Today’s field trip to the Raval district has been my favorite
out of the three class trips we have taken.
I say this not because of the amazing architecture or specific
historical landmarks we visited, but because it is the most true Barcelona and
Catalan place. What I mean is that this
part of town is where locals go and meet up to hang out for a bit, to
skateboard for example, or to go to bars and relax. I got the feeling while in the area that
this is the place where I can truly immerse myself into Spanish culture. I loved every minute of the trip and all I
could think about was coming back here as soon as possible.
I also loved the open spaces and plazas that were everywhere
in that area, because they made it seem warm and welcoming for families and
visitors. El Universitat de Barcelona
was also a highlight of the trip, because I easily saw myself attending that
school and feeling at home. It was right
next to another plaza that was full of people and energy. I enjoyed the museum with the crypt and it
was really cool to hear that the city of Barcelona funds such places, which
shows me how much everyone cares about preserving and showing their culture and
history. Hopefully when the crypt opens
back up to visitors next week, my friends and I will attend.
The last thing I can remember about the field trip that I
really liked was all the street graffiti that I saw. Before coming to Barcelona, I only thought of
this as a problem and something that vandals do, but now after seeing all the
amazing pictures and murals they have made, I think of it as a true form of
art. Some of the graffiti I saw today
was quite amazing and inspiring, and I have included two of my favorite
pictures that I took in el Raval as part of this blog. I hope you think they are as interesting as I
do!
Now that there are only a couple more weeks left here in
Barcelona, I am starting to get nervous that I will not do everything that I
still want to. After seeing el Raval and
all the interesting and fun things that it holds, I am angry I did not know
about this place sooner! That is my own
fault, but at least I was able to see it before I return home to America.
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