Barcelona: The land of Pickpockets, Chupitos, and Scary, Scary Men

DAY 1

After a 5 hour bus ride, we made it to Barcelona ready to get the night started. We settled into our 4-star hotel (thanks, UGA!), proceeded with some heavy pregaming, and headed out for a night on the town. Our first stop was Espit Chupitos, a shot bar in Catalunya, where we met up with Courtney. She showed us the ropes and we caught on pretty quickly, engaging in some of the most ridiculous chupitos (shots) I've ever encountered:

Buscando Nemo (Finding Nemo)

After covering an unidentified blue alcohol with a blast of whipped cream, an M&M (Nemo) is then dropped into said concoction for you to find-- without using your hands.

The Boyscout

Shots of another unidentified liquor are lit on fire for you to roast a marshmallow over, dip in the alcohol, eat, and finish the shot.

Getting our Boyscout on at Espit Chupitos

The Harry Potter

Unidentified alcohol goes up in flames and sparks when magic dust is thrown on the shot glasses. Expecto Patronum, anyone?

...After about a half an hour and 8 shots later, we headed to Razzmatazz, a massive discoteca to dance and drink the night away. We left the club around 3 AM with 1 missing Wolfpack member, a black eye, and a pair of heels held together with bubblegum. Classy. Needless to say, it was a successful night.

With Grace, Britt, Taylor, and Kristen at Razzmatazz

DAY 2

Whose idea it was to load 40 hungover students on a 4-hour bus tour at 10 AM? Bad decision. We spent some time at Park Guell and then headed back to the hotel to rest up for my half birthday. That's right. Half birthday.

We're goin' down fast, Captain! - Ryan and Me in Park Guell

Additionally, I've found that the Spanish equivalent to the "crab claw" is the full-on ass grab. If there's one thing Spanish men are not, it's shy. After shoving a man down the stairs as he grabbed my face and tried to kiss me whilst exiting Metro, I decided that I'd take the frat boy crab claw any day. At least frat boys (occasionally) bathe.

Half birthday preparedness on the Metro. Creeper not pictured.

DAY 3

Even though we were out until 4 AM and had a to board a bus home at noon the next day, Caro, Suz and I did some light exploring before meeting the group and heading back to Valencia. Favorite stop: Sagrada Familia.

Outside of the Sagrada Familia

Barca was great, but nothing beats Valencia.

Love y'all!

E