Ok, here is our Barcelona Report for our limited time over the Christmas holiday. First of all, our overnight train was late getting from Paris into Barcelona by 7 hours. Our plan to hit La Boqueria that day was shot. We intended to arrive at 8:00am or so, but actually made it to our hotel closer to 4:00pm. Everyone was sympathetic, so our room was upgraded at Eurostar Grand Marina. We relaxed for a bit, honeymooners after all, and then made reservations at the bar at Comerc 24 for 22:00. We made the wrong decision and ordered the Festival menu, which was 6 courses of interesting tapas. Highlights include a deconstructed Bacalao Biscaina, and a skewer of Escargot wrapped in Jamon Iberico, served with a Foie Flan and Bacon Foam. What really impressed me was the inclusion of music from my favorite DJ, Amon Tobin, in the restaurant's playlist. Too cool for words. We decided to stroll a bit and barely made the last seating or two at Cal Pep, and Senor Pep was there with his gravelly voice. Once again, we made the mistake of allowing the staff to order for us... we had way too much food after the richness of Comerc 24, but we ate it all! Baby squid sauteeed with white beans; one of the best Fritto Misto I have ever had, and more. Too full for words, we hit a bar in the Born Ribera that had a Brazilian Theme. We knew we were in trouble when the bartender asked us if we were 'SURE' we wanted the Capairinhas... Thank the honeymoon gods we made it to a taxi and the hotel. (I wish I was on honeymoon every trip - maybe I'll keep claiming that...) Next day was Christmas Eve, so we stayed in bed all morning, barely making it to La Boqueria while everyone was preparing for the 25th. We did the same - a Kilo of Jamon Iberico de Bellota, fresh figs, Goat Cheese, Cows milk cheese, loaves of bread, Acietunas de Anchoa, and a few bottles of wine and cava- this picnic became our in room Christmas Day meal, after staying in bed and cooking up an appetite... We love Barcelona, had some incredible experiences, and although we have some incredible food and wine in Northern California, the accessibility we found is just not here. Thanks to all who helped us out and we'll be back!