Things I forgot

There are something things I've forgotten to write about these last few weeks.

I blame it on the constant stream of amazing things I see, witness, experience. Pinning them down in my mind but forgetting to put them onto paper.

For instance: Salmon on Pizza. Oh my G, it's now in my top 3 types of pizza. I thought it would be weird, it looked weird, but I bit in and became a believer of fish on pizza.

Another thing I forgot to talk about was Mercado de San Miguel. This is the palace of food porn. I've been in 3 times at least but I never actually ate anything there, because frankly, I couldn't afford it. Or maybe I could have, but I'm just so fussy about my budget. Anyway… It had so many things I'd never seen. Mostly in the fish section. Like cut open sea urchins, and my personal favourite: barnacles. OMG barnacles are so interesting, just the name stirs my intrigue, but what's more: they look like baby dragon feet! I had no idea you could eat them.

I have a great picture of them that I would insert right here but my phone has started doing this thing where it has to "prepare" pictures and takes a century to do so. It's really quite disappointing. I miss flawless internet performance. So instead, here is a stock image I found on google of the edible dragon toes, aka barnacles.

I also have a beautiful picture of a mozzarella based food display. It's really nice and delicious looking and I want to eat all of it.

I also saw massive hotplates of paella. And calamari by the paper cone-full. Mmmmmmmmmmm

I've had some of the best hummus I've ever had in my life here in europe. I've eaten more olives than I could count. And drank more wine with no hangover than ever before. Europe feels good on me, and tastes good too. I eat what I want, and sure I bloat, but I don't break out, which is nice for once.

I love it here. Now if only I could get a handle on a way of supporting myself, and all my worries would fade away.

I'm writing about food a lot, because right now I'm really hungry. I got to Barcelona quite late, having eaten a croissant, an apple, a sandwich, and a handful of corn nuts today. I don't want to go wandering in the dark alone in a new city. Ya there's people around, but I'd rather just stay inside and worry about it tomorrow. The bus ride was nice though....

I'm in Barcelona, I should be excited, but really I'm kind of just anxious. I just spent the last day and a half in San Sebastian with Sean having a great time. Once you get used to a travel buddy, going back to solo is bittersweet. Sure, you're free to do as you please, but the company is so nice. The familiarity even more so, and it's extremely juxtaposed when going from that to no familiar face in a strange city. Not to mention no one speaks the language(s) I know.

I should have learned Spanish instead of Portuguese. All the Portuguese people spoke English so well. The Spanish on the other hand, not so much. And they aren't even friendly. Like literally, the service at every restaurant I've been to in Spain has been absolute garbage. I would be fired seven times over if I had treated customers the way they all seem to.

Anyway, I feel like I'm just complaining now. I should stop.

San Sebastian was really beautiful though. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Probably more ideal in summer weather, considering it's a beach town.

But it's absolutely perfect for sunsets. I've only seen one but I can confidently say so.

The other day I called my brother, the wifi was shit and our call got cut off and my phone refused to connect for hours afterwards. And what happened? I shed the first tears I have since being here. I miss him. And I get teary eyed again thinking about it now.

This is my obstacle. Not a bad one to have. But a hard one to face. Missing my family. Wishing I had them with me.

That's it for today

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