It's been an interesting few days in Barcelona. Sundays in Spain are still widely regarded as a day of rest. Outside the downtown core, nearly all shops and stores are closed on Sundays - though some restaurants open. Given this information, I probably should have been more concerned when the power went out in our apartment building late Saturday afternoon. We didn't get it back until mid-morning on Monday - almost 30 hours later! Just in time, too. June 24 is Summer Solstice in Spain and a(nother) holiday. The night before is the biggest party you have ever seen! Think a city-wide New Year's Eve bash put on by a frat house! People setting off fireworks everywhere and anywhere there's 5 feet of open space. We immersed ourselves in the action by heading to the beach, along with half the city. It was interesting to see so many people out and celebrating together. But also chaotic and slightly overwhelming. After returning home, we admired the fireworks extravaganza from our balcony.
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