La Mercè

So here I am. Today is a public holiday in Barcelona as part of a cultural festival called La Mercè. I knew it was a local rather than a national holiday but I didn’t realize how local it was until yesterday. It’s strictly limited to the City of Barcelona, and not to the surrounding areas. Anyway, the University being shut, I went for a stroll this morning. Most of the shops were closed but other attractions open.

Public transport, especially the Metro, is excellent although I spent most of my time walking. It’s quite warm, but I survived.

What’s Spanish for Mornington Crescent?

3 Responses to “La Mercè”

  1. Do you speak Spanish or are you hoping that many of the people you will interact with will speak English?

  2. Surely Catalan?

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