Barcelona

Back to Barcelona and Duncan took us to Taranna, which is a cool little place with friendly service. Everything we ordered was delicious and tasted really fresh.

Oxtail filo parcels.

Pork with Pear.

Baked Camembert with a great selection of dippy bits. 

La Taguara Areperia – Situated in Born, this Venezuelan fast food place serves up heavenly little arepas (South American corn breads). These two were filled with fried black beans, cheese, shredded chicken and plantain. Also washed down with a couple of fresh strawberry juices. Highly recommended for a quick snack.

We picked up a couple of bottles from a lovely wine shop, Di-Vi for the evenings BBQ. The staff were very friendly and offered us tastings whilst we browsed the shelves. We couldn't resist LEO – a Malbec from Messi's home province of Mendoza. In collaboration with the winery, the Leo Messi foundation donates all profits to charitable causes. Marvellous. 

Here is our sausage party in all its glory.

Catalan flag / Watford coloured donut.

Crooo-nuts!

Duncs and Pabs took us to their local burger joint Oval. Create your own perfect burger from their large checklist. All our ingredients were saved on their computer system for when we return!

After a night at Marsella (absinthe bar) we needed a decent brunch to stave off our hangovers. We went chose the Moritz brewery. It didn't let us down and enabled us to continue sightseeing.

We took Dan and Amanda to one of our favourite places in Barcelona – La Vinateria del Call. The food here is really rich, dishes included Chorizo in Cider, Morcilla and Pimientos del Padron. Apologies for the rubbish photo, I was too busy enjoying the food.

We also took 'Damanda' to Salamanca for a paella before they left for the airport. We started off with some Pimientos del Padron and had about five hot ones in a row (not the usual one in ten). I think we were spiked. Unfortunately the photo doesn't really capture Dave's sweat and pain. Believe me, it was there.

Our waiter offered to pose for a photo. Then some guy came along with his accordion and sang in Amanda's face. She loved it.