I arrived in Barcelona two years ago on a stormy November evening. Unfortunately, I nearly missed my flight due to a transport  strike and at the gate, I was told that my bag was too heavy! It wasn’t the best start to this new adventure – nevertheless I knew it wouldn’t be forgotten. Although I hadn’t visited this Catalan city before,  many people I had met on my tour around Europe had given it glowing reports so I knew I wouldn’t be dissapointed. I spent my...