Today was a walking tour through Montorguell. This district used to be a huge open, green market. However, in 1970 they decided to move commerce closer to the airport and tore down much of the market. They built an underground mall at the metro station. The whole dynamic of the area changed, however, there are still some shops that kept the same style. We started with cheese tasting, then wine testing, and finished by sampling cured meats. We then had lunch at a restaurant at the mall. It was so fun to walk down the streets and see the locals who called each other by name. It felt like being back in the midwest at a farmer's market. I'm sad that the neighborhood has become more commercialized.
At the center of this area is a Catholic church. When we passed it, the soup kitchen was opening for the day for the homeless in the area.
This building is currently empty, but may become an art gallery soon.
Tonight we had a 5 course dinner at the hotel. The entertainment was excellent. The evening started with a ballet. After dinner opera singers sang sections from Phantom of the Opera. The night ended with a dessert bar, complete with a chocolate fountain.
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