Where to begin. First off, Pat and Jean Pierre are AMAZING hosts! The communication was outstanding. Not a joke. Second, the apartment is beyond spacious and beautiful, and it was super clean. Third, the neighborhood, Raval, is AWESOME! The locals were sweet and helpful. The location is second to none. I loved hearing the church bells each morning. In the evenings my husband, grown children, and I would hang out in the local square and have a drink at the corner tapas bar each night. Finally, Barcelona actually heals weary souls. No talk of politics. No roasting of Americans. Just love of life and celebration. We were lucky enough to bring in the new year with Catalonians and I will forever be in debt to this spectacular city and its warm inhabitants. Thank you, Pat and Jean Pierre. This weary and weathered soul has been rejuvenated thanks to you and your hospitality. 😘