Barcelona!

I've loved this city since I first came here for a semester at the university sponsored by good old Erasmus (if you want to have an idea of what it was like, check out L' Auberge Espagnole - Barcelona für ein Jahr). I 've been back quite often since, but there are still many things that I haven't seen even though they are in all the travel guides. So this time around my goal is to do some of the "musts". The first has been "La Pedrera", one of Gaudi's great buildings on Paseo de Gracia. The view from the top alone was worth it, but the building itself is really cool, too. I especially like the wacky figures on the roof. There's also an appartment to visit and some good explanations about the history of the building and the new techniques he used.  If the queue to get in is too long (this is what kept me from visiting before), part of the building is also used as a gallery, and there are interesting (free) exhibitions inside. So you can get a glimpse of it without queuing or paying and see some art, as well. Also around the corner is the design shop Vincon - great for all kinds of cool gifts.

As I'm writing this, I'm sitting outside in the sunshine and sipping a glass of red wine. The more I think about it, the more sure I am that my dream job would either be in a country where it's warm and sunny or (even better) give me the freedom to decide where I want to be most of the time. The wine is optional, though...