With direct flights from San Sebastian or nearby Bilbao to Barcelona few and far between on a Sunday. We decided to take an early 6.00 am high-speed train from Donista to Barcelona. To our surprise, the train was packed!
After a pleasant 5+ hour ride, we arrived at Barcelona’s Sant train station, which was only a couple of minutes walk from our hotel. Taking advantage of a timely promotion, I managed to secure a couple of superbly comfortable guest rooms at this conveniently located, ‘ Zen themed ‘ Japanese owned hotel for a great price!
Upon checking in and feeling absolutely famished, we immediately followed Evelyn’s lead and headed out to the popular and her favorite, ‘ choose your own seafood ‘ restaurant ‘ La Paradeta ‘ for an eye-opening and sumptuous seafood centric meal.
Afterwards, to work off some calories and prepare ourselves for the evening’s dinner, we took a random walking tour around some of the city’s popular parks and gardens ( leaving a visit to Sagrada Familia for a special day ).
Weather was fantastic, the food was great, the hotel rooms were super comfortable and the TV, a giant 60 inch one!…….We cannot ask for more. Ha! 
