Kathleen Driskell

About to go seek out a seafood place for dinner in Barceloneta.

Apparently Antoni Gaudi's Catholic guilt didn't keep him from enjoying his magic mushrooms. Which explains a lot, actually.

off with the group to do a Modernista Walking tour past the Gaudi buildings

then on to Montserat by train for the day

Okay, I'll say it. I needed a tapas' break. We had delicious Thai Curry tonight in the old city in Barcelona!

Quinn (my 13 year old daughter) gives the topless beach a thumbs down. She won't say more than "gross" when I ask about it.

Tonight's tapas at Inopia made me think I should just stop eating till I leave BCN, because it's just not going to get better than this.

Spanish guitar at the amazing Palau de Musica Catalan. Beautiful music, beautiful music hall.

Octopus in lemon sauce at El Principal = best EVER. After the farewell dinner, Magic Fountains at Placa Espanya lived up to their billing!

Hello Spalding Tweeps!

sushi via room service. I admit it. I need a steak break.

off to our first day of workshops at the Universidad de Belgrano

Standing with 100,000 Argentines jumping up and down in St. Martin's Plaza in BA--all watching Argentina play in the World Cup.

Best Buenos Aires sighting today: Dozens of skateboarders speeding down Avenida Callao in a blocks-long pack, whooping to beat the band.

High tea yesterday at the Alvear Palace Hotel in BA. White roses tea, champagne, and finger sandwiches. Seriously, waiters in white gloves.

Wild cab ride back from seeing gaucho paintings at the Museo Nacionale!

forgot to say "And Malbec."

off to dinner on foot in Recoleta! More than likely it's going to be beef!

Great hotels in a fantastic location in BA! I have an entire window of glass that looks out over a park in Recoleta.

Okay, day one in Buenos Aires: empanadas and new red patent leather slides for Katy!