Barcelona baby

Hi from Barcelona... I wanted to let you all know how my week has been. What an adventure! From stumbling along tiny streets with 75lbs on my back to getting lost to making new friends..it has been fun. ;) I stayed at one youth hostel for three nights where I met some fun people, two of whom I have been exploring the city with. I enjoyed some fresh seafood paella, saw Parc Guell which is famous for Gaudiś architecture (sonia i thought of you!), went to a flamenco show, twirled around in a sundress, shopped, went to an outdoor market, found a special Easter service, explored the non-touristy side of barcelona and went on a trek to a monastery an hour outside of the city. that was unbelievable! it was sunny today and so good to be outside. I am now at a new hostel that is farther outside of town which is a "bugger" as my austrailian traveler friends say. God has been so good to give me some good weather, friends to spend time with and time alone to spend with Him. I was so energized after the church service on Sunday and felt more at home here! i hate being a tourist and always just wish to fit in wherever I go. Iḿ sorry this is so brief..im working on a bad headache from being outside all day. Loneliness got the best of me a couple times but mostly I have loved speaking spanish, exploring, being friendly and learning about a new culture! dang i cant put many pics on here so will try to upload some to facebook. thanks for your prayers!! i truly sense them. love you all..i have been praying so much for many of you. off to Africa on wednesday.