June 18- Barcelona

Today we had a tour of Barcelona and were later released for free time. Walking through the streets I saw a bunch of shops, people and places to eat. A group of us were trying to find a pizza resturant but it didn´t turn out so well. When we asked people for help, the most common response was ¨down the street and turn to your right.¨ When we first heard this, we walked down a street for a considerably long time. It took us a while to figure out that it wasn´t always the truth.

While walking, we passed a mercado and I saw an older couple walking out together. The man was talking to the woman who appeared to be upset. She was looking away with a sour look on her face. Her arms were crossed in front her. The man spoke in a loud tone looking directly at her and occasionally glancing down as he peeled a banana.

It was hard to make out the conversation because I am not very familiar with the Spanish language. The body language was a dead give away this was a fight. Looking at them, it didnt appear to be their first. While I was looking over at them, the man got quiet and the woman unfolded her arms and spoke loudly back.

I did not want to gawk but I couldn´t figure it all out. Just then the man threw away his banana peel and kept looking at the banana. He said mumbled something at the woman and she turned away. Before I knew it, I saw the man grab the womans wrist and she whipped her head around. He had roughly placed the peeled banana in the womans hand. Part of the banana had smashed and by the look on her face, it was obvious she didn´t want it. I guess the man wasn´t hungry anymore and neither was she.

I couldn´t make our what else happened because the crosswalk sign had just turned green and it was a real busy street. I wonder what happened. I guess I´ll always wonder. I really need to learn Spanish. I am in the best place to start. I might as well take advantage of it.