This past week, Tessa and I left the neighborhood that's been our home for the past 2+ years and moved to Poble Sec. We were getting desperate to move away from the tourists and madness that is the center of Barcelona, especially as tourist season is now in full swing! We also wanted a place with more space and light, in addition to a few other specifics.
Although it was a stressful process, we finally found our new home and wow, do we love it! We now have a lovely, bright and spacious duplex. It's amazing how moving just 5-10 minutes away can also mean a completely different feel. Poble Sec has a much more local vibe - it's been rare to hear English on the streets, which is very different than the Gotico! The streets are also much wider and filled with many more trees. Within a 5 minute walk, we can step into Montjuic and feel like we're in a completely different city. It's amazing! And of course, a new neighborhood means a whole new range of bars, cafes, and restaurants to explore.
Below are some photos of our new place. We still have a few more things to do, but it already feels like "home." And we still have a spare bedroom, so feel free to visit and rediscover Barcelona with me!
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| Come upstairs to my room! |
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| my bedroom |
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| my dressing room? |
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| my ridiculously-sized bathroom |
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| dining room/living room |
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| drink anyone? |
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| kitchen |
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| extra bedroom waiting for visitors! |
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| evening views from our balcony |
great place!!
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