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Szenved\u00e9ly a sz\u00ednpadon. |
Passion on the stage. |
La passion sur la sc\u00e8ne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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November 11, 2023, Evening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MONTJUIC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because templates usually work, and the sunset atmosphere is either on the reflecting shoreline or at the highest point. At one of the city’s highest points is the former Olympic flame, but right now, I’m more interested in the fountain system in front of the National Art Museum. The sunset occurs elsewhere, but the sun-painted Placa d’Espanya is only here. The aquatic spectacle is out of order. They’re renovating it.
Fourteen years ago, we almost missed the last train because of this fountain. Back then, we got stuck playing with the fountain, not looking at anything else in the area. At least now I’m making up for it.
Then. At that time. In the plural. I haven’t been in a relationship for five years. There are things missing from my life back then. However, today I’m free, and nobody is pushing me. If I feel like spending twenty minutes on a panoramic photo with nothing extra, just beauty, I can.
The entire hillside is a large park, filled with museums, theaters, sports facilities\u2026 It’s November now, everything is closed. But the park is very pleasant, street musicians create a good atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the way back, I’m curious about the former bullfight arena, which looks spectacular from the outside, but inside is just a simple shopping center, interesting only in its circular layout. However, at the top, there’s a pleasant airy restaurant and a beautiful panorama. From there, you can see the Olympic stadium on the hilltop.
By the way, during a wooded walk in the park, I stumbled upon the Olympic swimming pool. Which – if I’m not mistaken – has a rust-brown color. This also reflects well what’s wrong with the Olympics and similar world events. Those who can afford to build new facilities organize the event. Which, thirty years later, rots on the hillside. Because there was no need for them, except to boost the economy. Spending on the renovation of existing structures costs about a quarter. And that’s not enough money. With that, the industry only runs at its basic level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPANISH EVENING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check where you sit to eat or drink. If the restaurant is empty, it’s suspicious. It might just be temporarily empty, but look around before ordering. If it’s full, you’ll wait for the tired waiter. So, in reality, it’s all chance, so there’s no point in preparing or getting angry. For example, in one place, I got a colored Titanic cocktail for nine euros (water, ice, lemon). However, at the accommodation, I got a decent drink for five euros: maybe not the best sangria, but normal quality, without ice. The best was in the El Born district. Their trick is to use crushed ice.
This time, too, I choose the terrace that is half full. The menu doesn’t matter. They have time, they have the desire, and they can make something delicious out of any ingredient. If I can’t choose, I’d ask for something freshly baked – you can’t go wrong with that. Unopened drinks have standard quality (bottled beer, cola, whole bottle of wine).
Just for my adventurous nature: with food and drink choices, I won’t have a problem this time either. In this Mediterranean region, the other reason I blindly point to anything is that I love everything. Today, let it be tapas. I love it; I’ve made it several times for friends because one interpretation of tapas is simply party bites. These dear Catalans sit outside, put a big tray in the middle, and everyone can nibble on everything. That’s why I like it, because each portion is a bite, so an excellent shared snack in the middle of the table. Plus, during a meal, you can try several flavors.
Today, I ordered a simple plate of ham with potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLAMENCO THEATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With as much ease, any performance hall could be called a theater. This is an underground room for about three hundred people, with a huge stage and a bar counter behind the seats. With the thirty-euro ticket, a free drink was included. At this point, I realized that cava also means champagne. Because, once again, I randomly stumbled upon it on the drink menu. \ud83d\ude42 The one-hour show itself was quite high quality. The same cannot be said for the audience. Three dancers, five musicians, real emotions could be read from the artists’ faces and movements. It was a passionate dance performance, which the audience honored with cheers. Tomorrow, I’m going to a bar in a notorious neighborhood. You can’t buy tickets in advance, only stand in line. What kind of audience will be there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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