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I turned 30 in Barcelona!

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I turned 30 this year!  Whoa, me a 30 year old....it's hard to believe, probably even harder for my parents.  But onward and upward!  Porter told me he was taking me somewhere for my birthday, but wouldn't tell me where.  On the morning of my birthday he gave me a card with boarding passes to: Barcelona! I was so excited to go to a warm beach town in October for my birthday.  Our plan: a little R&R. Sleep in, stroll the city, have good food and drink, take in the architecture and enjoy the sunshine. Birthday Dinner Porter booked us at the Melia.  I was expecting some budget hotel.  Oh no no no, it was a 5 star hotel!  We had a beautiful room with an amazing view, and every morning we had the best breakfasts ever.  I was in heaven. Our view of the Mediterranean. We stopped by La Sagrada Familia, a cathedral by Goudi that has been under construction for over 100 years.  It is stunning!  But if you go, book tickets in advance or you'll h