Libros y Rosas

Dia de Sant Jordi, a.k.a. St. George's Day, is an experience not to be missed in Barcelona. Sant Jordi is Catalonia's Patron Saint, but the day is more of a Spanish Valentine's day. Men receive books, and women receive roses. La Rambla and Plaza Catalunya are packed with festivities. Camera crews, live recordings of t.v. and radio shows, and stalls and stalls of books and roses. Beautiful roses, in every imaginable colour, tied with ribbon in the pattern of the Catalonian flag. It brings the streets to life, packed with people.


I love being able to walk down the streets here and find a parade or a carnaval, or even a protest. Just everyone coming together, celebrating, showing they care. It creates such a undescribable feeling. How i am going to miss Spanish celebrations...