We have seen most of what we intended on seeing.
We thought we might have done more beach visits or go to the near by town of Sitges, but it has been on the cold side most days.
We opted to head and explore a neighborhood that we would never have considered if it was not for the suggestion of Hindy whom we had recently met. This is the neighborhood where she lives and she suggested the street carre Blai.
We took the metro to the area, and walked the residential streets until we came across Carre Blai.
It is a delightful pedestrain street line with several restaurants. Away from the tourist crowd, the prices here are much better. While many places had tapas for 3-4 Euros, similar ones here were seen at 1 Euro apiece.
PS: Today Hera used only her cell phone to do the photography.
I ordered very delicious soup dizzled with olive oil followed by an equally good chicken tagine.
Hera had a Fatouch salad followed by a Kefta dish.
For desert I had orange slices with cinnamon and organge blossom petals while a Mohalebia which is a vanilla pudding with pistachios and nuts. So good and so flavorful.
One surprise I have of Barcelona cuisine is there very little use of spices. The food is great, as it is made from good quality fresh ingredients. But here at La Fibula, we once again tasted the layers of flovours that spices can add.
To top it off, we ordered a mint tea. Served in lovely decorated metal pots and small glasses, it was the perfect finish to a wonderful meal.
We wandered and explored more of the neighborhood before we made our way back home.
After taking our own little sort of siesta at our apartment, we headed back onto the streets. We stopped at a small tapas place called Bar del Pla .
It was half full when we entered, but soon they were truning people away. We ordered some wine and tapas.
We tried their Potata Braves, very good but a bit milder than most, as well as their Squid in Ink balls and their Octopus Bombas (octopus croquets).
This was the second time I have had "ink sauce" and both times it was wonderfully delicious.
Do not let the black colour turn you off from giving it a try. To top it off, we ordered some crispy beef on fois gras.
While it was getting late, the streets were still filled with pedestrians. Bars and restaurants were brimming with customers. A gelato to end the night, and we strolled and made our way back home.
