2013.08.11 – Barcelona (Spain) – London (UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We checked-out of our room and left our luggage at the B&B before heading out in search of a place to have breakfast. As we started walking towards the Las Ramblas pedestrian area, we quickly realized that it would be difficult to find a restaurant opened for breakfast on Sunday. Upon encountering our first opened bistro, we were eager to sit down on the street patio for paninis and coffees. We could not quite understand why some folks would walk by the bistro after walk in and not ordering anything. The answer to our question came when we got the hefty 56 euros bill for our food. We were left with no choice but to pay the owner. We we were extremely frustrated and disappointed with Barcelona city officials for allowing such businesses to exploit tourists. The rest of our walk was ruined by our breakfast rip-off. Back at our B&B later in the afternoon, the five of us took a taxi to the airport. Before going through the airport screening, we thought we would have an early supper to avoid having to order food on-board of the plane. Hence, we stopped at one of the airport restaurant and ordered hamburgers. We were chocked when we noticed that the hamburger patties were barely cooked. Still frustrated by our earlier day rip-off, we stood up from our table and simply left the restaurant without paying a single dime for our order as none of us touched our food. We recalled telling the waiter, in broken Spanish, that not event dogs would eat those hamburgers. The flight to London provided a bit of relief from our very frustrating last day in Barcelona. From the Gatwick airport, we took the train to a station close by our hotel \u2013 Travelodge London City Road. We bid good night to Jack and Jessica who continued their way to their flat.<\/p>\n\n\n
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