Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Spring Break 2010: Barcelona (a food post)

selection of chocolates at La Boqueria

freshly made fruit juices at La Boqueria

eating Mexican food...in Spain

we were also really excited to see a Dunkin Donuts

Tapas!

churros!

More tapas!

Spring Break 2010: Barcelona

first stop in Barcelona: Starbucks.



the view from DFB's brother's apartment



the Sagrada Familia (beautiful cathedral, that hasn't even finished being built!)

in the middle of the Park Guell

apparently, this is where the season finale of America's Next Top Model took place

more of the park

no spring break would be complete without a beach

soaking up the Spanish lifestyle with tapas and sangria

enjoying the views of Barcelona on the way up Montjuic

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Day Trip to Modena (for a balsamic vinegar tasting)

The main square in Modena

Canolli!

They age the balsamic vinegar in 80 year old barrels for 12-25 years before bottling it.

tasting a few drops (it's really intense)

group picture

Monday, March 1, 2010

BRUXELLES: The land of chocolate, waffles, fries, mussels, and beer.

Engrish at the airport.
chocolate galore

 
my waffle with chocolate, whipped cream, bananas, and nuts
the Mannekin Pis. still not sure why this is famous

 
we all severely missed Thai food
 
le Grand Place
the Mannekin Pis dressed up
standing underneath the Atomium
des pommes frites avec mayonnaise

 
les moules avec pommes frites

becoming part of the wall art
the ceiling at Delirium (the bar with the world record for the most beers: 2004)