Barcelona - Day Two Evening

As some of you know Bernie and I recentlly changed our eating habits to a more plant based diet.  We were worried how this would impact our travel.  We are probably 80% vegan and working at improving that.  

When we knew we were going to Barcelona I did a google search to see what tours they had for Vegans.  Vegan Food Tours came up.

We reserved for tonight and we met up with Olga, our tour guide at our first restaurant called BioCenter at 6 pm.  We were the only two on the tour so it was an nice experience where we really got to know Olga.

Here we started with two appetizers and a glass of red wine.

We then walk to our next spot which is about a 10 minute walk away called Vegetalia.  They have three locations in Barcelona.

Here we had the first course of paella, potatoes and bread with crushed tomatoes served with white wine.

Our next stop is Green Spot a very upscale restaurant that is beautifully decorated and an relaxing atmosphere. If you plan to eat here make sure you make reservations as it gets busy. 

Here we are having our entree (but we are already full) Summer nem, rice paper with seasonal vegetables. 

Also an amazing Kale and quinoa sald with cherry tomatoes, hazelnuts and white miso vinaigrette.  Then there is the Green Hemp pizza with cashew cheese.

We had dessert here because the place the usually go to closes early on weekdays.  Here we had Amaranth with coconut milk and mango. OMG that was good.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Olga and sharing our experiences with her and learning about her experiences.

She also really filled us in on the referendum taking place on Sunday for independence.  Now two years ago when we were here there was a referendum on independence from the Country of Spain.  But the Capital did not accept the results of the positive vote.  Now they are holding another referendum; however the Capital already has said they will not accept the outcome.  We are all concerned that a civil war could ensue if things are not settled.  This corner of Spain is truly unique - even have their own language.  So I hope things resolve.  Of course coming from Quebec and their issues with independence I know how difficult this can be.

One thing this tour has taught me is that eating Vegan does not have to be boring, in fact it was truely amazing and we will probably return to one of the restaurants before we leave on Saturday.

Olga recommends a bar we might like that is nearby.  Guzzo is so neat, very eclectic, amazing drinks, great service and the music is outstanding.  

We both order our drinks from Maurizzio and as we sit there we see the sign for Camparri and I say to Maurizzion what dose this taste like.  He says one minute and comes back with three shots of it!  We all have one and he asks what do I think.  I say "yuck not my thing" he responds -- yeah I don't like it either.  

I message our friend Katrina who lives near to us and is in Barcelona on vacation too and they end up joining us.  Katrina, her partner Rob and Amanda and her partner Graeme.  They arrive shortly thereafter and we catch up on their trip.

It is late - after midnight and we have to get up early tomorrow. So we flag down a taxi and head home.  I am surprised at how many people are still out and about at 1 am. People of all ages too, and this is a Wednesday!

It was a great day!