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A Train to an Unexpected Paella
We visited a city in Spain because of two French words
The moments you remember the most from a trip are not necessarily the most iconic landmarks or impressive activities. Sometimes, they are simple moments that hold a deeper meaning for the people involved. They are about getting on the wrong train and stumbling upon the perfect paella.
I recently took my first trip outside of America with the love of my life.
Our Spanish Adventures
When we went to Spain — more specifically, the Barcelona area — we actually planned too much time in the region. We therefore decided to take things slow and explore. We figured we had plenty of time to explore the main landmarks.
We didn’t know I’d catch a terrible cold, be stuck in bed for days, and end up shivering at Sagrada Família — for reasons beyond its sheer grandiosity.
A Train to Anywhere
One day, we walked to a nearby train station and picked a destination on the map. We didn’t care where we were going, really. In fact, I think we took the wrong train and had to…
