We enjoyed our time in Barcelona and Damien’s place. The quick and easy breakfast provided at the cafe downstairs made things so convienent to start the day. We were able to walk everywhere from the apartment. We loved that we had a private terrace to unwind after being out all day. We were able to rest upstairs before heading out to dinner. Our second day, it rained so hard. It was amazing to have a market right next door where we picked up some cured meats, cheeses, fruit and bread from a variety of vendors. There is a wine store a few doors down also, so we were quickly able to pick up provisions for a great no-cook meal. Only downside was that the water heater could only heat so much water at a time. Showers consisted of alternating between hot and cold, but we adjusted pretty quickly. For you shopping fiends, Passeig de Gracia is just a few blocks away and there is a VAT office conviently near the Céline store so your airport VAT check in merely becomes a scan of the form and mailing the envelope in.