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Misc Other Sites in Barcelona
Two places of interest that don’t fit anywhere else in this blog: The Barcelona Cathedral and La Sagrada Familia.
Two very different places, yet both very noteworthy. Our first day of sightseeing, Petra and I tried to go into the cathedral. However, I didn’t bring anything to cover up my shoulders, so I wasn’t allowed in. Again, I’m one of you. I used to go to church in tank tops at home. Can’t I just get some kind of a card that says “She’s Catholic. Allow her inside” that I can use whenever? Anyway, that’s a whole different issue. I guess they’re more conservative in Spain!
under construction....boo!
We finally got to go in another day, and it wasn’t as great as I thought it would be. I mean there was cool stuff, but I didn’t see how it was significantly different to 1. be a cathedral vs. just a really big church or 2. require super conservative clothing in 100 degree weather. (more…)
Flying Solo
Petra didn’t want to overload on sightseeing right when we first got there, which is understandable since she’ll be here way longer than me. So I headed out to Barcelona solo one day to see some stuff.
First stop was by default. The bus let me off right by the Arc de Triumf so I had to stop and take some pictures.
Next stop was the Museo de Xocolata. Given the headline of my blog, it should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of chocolate. I had heard it wasn’t that great, but I didn’t care. It’s chocolate after all, what’s not to like?! My admission fee was 2 euro and that came with a chocolate bar. Already this seems worth my time. Then I wandered around the exhibits and learned about the cocoa bean: (more…)
Museum of Sex: NY
New York also has a little known (or at least I’ve never heard of it) museum dedicated to sex. Having time to kill and being totally interested as to what might be contained here, J and I ventured in.
Warning: This blog post definitely contains ADULT content, in the form of text and pictures. Continue at your own risk 
American Museum of Natural History
J and I could have easily spent the entire day here. It was THAT amazing. I had heard that the dinosaur exhibit was a must-see, so we headed there first, after we wasted our time in some movie. First and foremost, this movie was called something along the lines of “The Great Ocean” or whatever, which led me to believe it would be about, you know, the ocean. Fact: this movie should have been called “Sardines in South Africa” because it was actually just about the sardine farming practices in South Africa, and the ways in which sardines have evolved to survive attackers. I mean it was interesting, but not what I had paid to see.
Anyway, back on topic. Dinosaurs. They were just as great as I had hoped. Lots of fossils, plus they even had dinosaur eggs! I had never seen one, so this was pretty cool.
A few unhatched eggs
Animal Slippers
I just discovered bunnyslippers.com and have to say it might be time to get a new pair of (fun) slippers!!! Penguins for sure, or maybe the original bunny style? There’s even an option for microwavable slippers! “More than just ordinary slippers, these fuzzy cat slippers contain removable, microwaveable insoles that emit a soothing scent of lavender when heated.” WOW! I definitely think that’s a bit over the top, but I’m sure come winter-time it’s a welcome novelty for those who own them.
So many choices! lol
The Big Unit
The Big Unit, aka Randy Johnson.
I absolutely love this guy. He’s 6’10 and incredibly lanky – super awkward to say the least. Yet he’s 45 years old and just 2 wins away from 300 Major League wins. Now that is talent. It was really sad to see him taken out of the game tonight against the Marlins (his former team) and go on to earn the loss. Hopefully things get better for this guy. I am definitely all about seeing history be made!
If nothing else, he’ll always be my hero for defying the laws of nature and exploding a bird with a fastball. Seriously, what are the chances?
Peek-a-boo!
I love cats, and this is fabulous. Courtesy of Zigzo.
Song Birds
No joke, someone actually tried to smuggle birds into the US from Vietnam. That in itself isn’t too interesting, but the manner in which he did it truly shows some imagination…the man strapped the birds to his legs! He was detained at the airport after someone noticed feathers falling out of his pants. LOL can you imagine seeing this?
Totally Random
I just stumbled upon this pic from LolCats…it totally cracks me up every time I see it!
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