Bright and Sunny

Last night we attended a Catalonian Folk Dance Review.  It was actually a dress rehearsal for a performance they are doing so we were the only audience.  It was lasted an hour and a half and was very energetic. Today was suppose to be cloudy and rainy (like yesterday) so we dressed accordingly.  Of course, it was bright and sunny and we had to drag around coats —all day.  Our day started at 9:30 am with Sylvia lecturing about Art Modernism.  She started talking about Dali, Joan Miro, Calder, Picasso, and Sert.  At 12:15 we met in the lobby and trooped to the Metra.  We walked to a Tapas restaurant and all ate together.  We started with red wine and bread.  Then came the plates of tapas to share: tuna, tomatoes, and onions, cheese, fried green pepper, shrimp wrapped in pastry and fried, and ham fritters.  We finished with chocolate gelato and coffee.  Then we walked to the Picasso Museum and met our guide.  This was a chronological study of Picasso starting with paintings that he had done when he was 13.  Unbelievable portraits of his father —very unlike anything you think of Picasso.  Then We learned about Picasso through the ages.  We were exhausted by 5:00 pm.  Came back by the crowded Metro —think sardines. I even had to stand.  Usually the minute I get on the Metro someone jumps up like an old lady just got on.  Then I realize that I am the old lady, I smile, and sit down.   Back to the hotel.  Had a short nap.  Joined the group for Happy Hour.  Then out for a pizza.  It has been a tiring day.