Not having internet has delayed my entries...oops.  I'm currently in Monte Carlo, with my sister and my sister's friend Evelyn.  We've been here for a day and two nights.  In the short time I've been here I've seen over 10 Ferraris and several Bentleys and Porches too.  This place is insanely wealthy and far from my normal life, but it sure is pretty.  The weather has been amazing too.  We went to the beach today. We didn't swim, but we probably could have.  Tomorrow is a full day of sight seeing.  We're going to see the Palace, and the Museum, and maybe the aquarium too. 

I spent the last part of London sight seeing and hanging with Mr. YKW.  The last three days were the best.  Not only did I see some great sights, watch the NBA game, and meet up with his family, but I spent nearly every minute with him.  We made a deal that when we're in the same city we can act how we feel, act like we're together.  I'm all for it. 

My London favorites were:

Shopping at Harrods, Tower Bridge (seeing and walking over it), spending time with Mr. YKW, the bread, the KABOBS!, the fashion, Picadilly Circus, the accents, and trying things at the supermarket like Greek yogurt with honey...beyond delicious, and hanging with Jojo and her crew.

* Oh and having VC and DW (two All Stars) acknowledge me was beyond memorable...and flattering :).

After London, I got on a flight to Barcelona.  Mr. YKW came all the way into London to meet me for the hours before my flight to say bye and help me with my bags...too sweet. I landed in Barcelona and headed for the train station.  A cab to my sister's hotel was about $40-45, so I figured, I'd take the train,  because the net said it would be like $4 bucks and 25 minutes.  The price was right, but the timing and comfort of it all was way off.  I had to lug my 50 pound bag, and 20 backpack, up and down stairs and down the longest transfer routes I've ever seen on public transportation.  I was drenched in sweat by the time I finally made to the hotel 2 hours later!!!  I don't know what I was thinking. 

By the time I got there, the reception desk people were waiting for me with a note and directions.  They brought my bags up, I changed my drenched tee shirt and then off to La Barca de Salamanca I went.  When I finally got there, Jojo and co. were happy to see me.  We dined on the best paella I've ever had.  I had half of a huge lobster on my plate, and I devoured every piece of it, minus the shell of course.  We drank sangria and ate ourselves merry.

After that we headed back to the hotel.  The hotel is beautiful, way nicer than the last one.  Only thing that was off was how big and centrally located it was.  In London there wasn't much around so we got to see and interact with everyone ;) more.  I did get to see and say hi to C Paul and Pajec too.  P even asked me what floor I was headed to...lol.  Oh and I got to see Eva Mendez at Heathrow Airport...too freaking cool.

In Barcelona, I got to see and do most of the famous sights.  I started out at Picasso's museum, which was dope, and chilled along Las Ramblas too.  Evelyn and I did everything together. After the museum, we walked around the neighboring streets.  We got to this huge plaza where there were dozens of people, swat cars, and cops.  We didn't know what was going on, then all of a sudden we heard this huge explosion.  We screamed so loud.  I ran around the corner and she ducked.  We were really scared, but no one seemed to care..then we realized it was a demonstration and that there was nothing to be alarmed about.  It was straight out of a movie, one a lot like Vantage Point...so not cool. 

Barcelona faves:

Tapas (batatas bravas, and the cheese!), Paella, the Beach, Picasso's work, Gaudi's work, Sagrada Familia, and shopping at Zara's with Evelyn...(so should have gotten that last coat, but I'm not crazy!)

We did a lot of sight seeing and partying in Barcelona.  I enjoyed it there, but it doesn't beat London...no way, but maybe London has a little more to offer ;).  I'll be enjoying Monte Carlo for the next four days and then off to Italy we'll go.  I can't wait to upload the pictures.

Peace, Love, and Life!

Kristel