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Las Ramblas: Las Ramblas - not entirely unmissable
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  • Written by yelyah99 on Jul 28, 2003
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  • OK, Las Ramblas. I thought I would love it, I didn't. It wasn't bad exactly, just a bit disenchanting. Too many loud americans (sorry, I love most of you!) and too many burger stands. Just not my thing.

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    At Least Do This: Just walk down it for the sake of it. Don't stop and eat though! It's tourist-orientated muck and NOT local cuisine.
    Alternative: Why not side-step into the Gothic Quarter for a cafe stop or restaurant? A much cooler alternative.
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  • Written by yelyah99 on Jul 28, 2003
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  • Especially around Las Ramblas, but really at any outdoor cafe (Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia, wherever) - you'll get these people randomly strumming a Spanish guitar and then asking for money. Personally I just emphatically shake my head until they go away, but it's entirely up to you if you want to throw them a euro!

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    At Least Do This: Maybe just give your money to the good ones. Some of them are just plain bad.
    Alternative: Save that euro for another glass of cava!
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    Comments for yelyah99 about Barcelona
    Paolo-Italy Thu Oct 16, 2003 16:08 UTC
     I'll save my euro for another glass of cava (in Copenhagen i tried to play guitar - i was near the round tower - and i did a LOT of money in a couple of hours!) ;-))
    genispp Thu Oct 2, 2003 22:17 UTC
     Beautiful page. I like your photos
    herzog63 Thu Aug 14, 2003 16:04 UTC
     You're page is so inviting! I haven't seen Barcelona but it sure looks like a fun city through your pages! Wonderful photos!
    croisbeauty Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:04 UTC
     well done, keep om like that
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