Big Mercé Night

Nothing says “good time out” quite like some anonymous hooded guys trying to set you on fire. That’s why I had such a great time at the Carrefoc where the devils actually try to make sure that something flaming or sparking makes it out to everyone in the crowd. I didn’t personally witness any serious injuries.

And then on to the Mercé performances, which included the crowd favorite projection-on-building, light show at the big fountain and many musical performances. We were out wandering around until 12:30 and when we left things were still in full swing.

And on a more dignified note, about forty feet from our apartment is the Santa Maria del Mar church, built in the 1300’s. Yeah, plenty of people who come to Barcelona take tours that come to this place, but for me it’s just the place I walk by on the way to get café con leche and fresh-baked bread in the morning. No big deal. But I noticed two people getting married there just now. It would be pretty cool to get married in a place like this. But you’d better make sure you’re marrying the right person cause I don’t think you can get divorced after a marriage here.