Exploring Barcelona: Join Us on Our NCL Escape Pre-Cruise Journey! 🇪🇸🌟 🚢

🎉 Welcome to Core Four Adventures! 🎉 Join us as we kick off an incredible Mediterranean cruise series to celebrate Pepper's 50th birthday! 🥳
In this first episode, our journey begins with an exciting start as we board the inaugural direct flight from San Francisco 🌉 to Barcelona 🇪🇸 with United Airlines. The anticipation was high as we touched down in the vibrant heart of Catalonia, ready for an unforgettable adventure!
👉 *United Airlines:* [United Airlines](www.united.com/)
👉 *San Francisco International Airport:* [SFO](www.flysfo.com/)
🏨 We start our adventure by checking into the sleek and modern Hotel Occidental Diagonal 414, perfectly situated for our Barcelona explorations: [Hotel Occidental Diagonal 414](www.barcelo.com/en-us/occiden...)
Our first taste of Barcelona was a culinary delight! 🍽️ We headed to **La Pepita**, a charming restaurant known for its innovative tapas and vibrant ambiance: [La Pepita](www.lapepitabcn.com/)
From there, the next day was filled with iconic sights and unforgettable experiences:
🌳 *Parc Güell:* We wandered through Gaudí's fantastical park, marveling at the whimsical architecture and enjoying panoramic views of the city: [Parc Güell](www.parkguell.barcelona/en)
🍽️ *La Boqueria:* This bustling market on La Rambla was a feast for the senses, with its colorful stalls brimming with local produce and exotic treats: [La Boqueria](www.boqueria.barcelona/)
🚶‍♀️ *La Rambla:* We strolled down this famous boulevard, soaking in the lively atmosphere and vibrant street life of Barcelona: [La Rambla](www.barcelona-tourist-guide.c...)
🏠 *Casa Batlló:* Gaudí's architectural masterpiece left us in awe with its organic shapes and stunning facade: [Casa Batlló](www.casabatllo.es/en/)
🪄 *La Sagrada Familia:* We were captivated by the sheer grandeur and intricate details of Gaudí's iconic basilica, a true marvel of modernist design: [La Sagrada Familia](sagradafamilia.org/en/)
🍺 *La Sagrada Cerveseria:* Taking a break from sightseeing, we relaxed at this cozy beer bar, enjoying a refreshing local brew: [La Sagrada Cerveseria](www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...)
🍹 *Babula Bar:* We wrapped up our day with a spectacular dinner at Babula Bar, indulging in delicious Mediterranean dishes in a trendy and cozy setting: [Babula Bar](www.babulabar.com/)
Stay tuned for more episodes as we set sail on the luxurious *NCL Escape* for our Mediterranean cruise adventure, where more exciting destinations await: [NCL Escape](www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape)
We can’t wait to explore stunning locales, savor delectable cuisine, and celebrate Pepper's milestone birthday in style! 🎂🌟
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*Links to places we visited:*
- *United Airlines:* [United Airlines](www.united.com/)
- *San Francisco International Airport:* [SFO](www.flysfo.com/)
- *Hotel Occidental Diagonal 414:* [Hotel Occidental Diagonal 414](www.barcelo.com/en-us/occiden...)
- *La Pepita:* [La Pepita](www.lapepitabcn.com/)
- *Parc Güell:* [Parc Güell](www.parkguell.barcelona/en)
- *La Boqueria:* [La Boqueria](www.boqueria.barcelona/)
- *La Rambla:* [La Rambla](www.barcelona-tourist-guide.c...)
- *Casa Batlló:* [Casa Batlló](www.casabatllo.es/en/)
- *La Sagrada Familia:* [La Sagrada Familia](sagradafamilia.org/en/)
- *La Sagrada Cerveseria:* [La Sagrada Cerveseria](www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...)
- *Babula Bar:* [Babula Bar](www.babulabar.com/)
- *NCL Escape:* [NCL Escape](www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape)
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[@sandrat1205]

Oh wow! Barcelona is beautiful! We will be adding this to our list of future adventures!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@sandrat1205 It was such a cool city. Well worth the visit. 😁🚢

[@sandrat1205]

@@corefouradventures2861 I just love your positivity and excitement about your adventures! I look forward to the new cruise videos!!!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@sandrat1205 It was SO much fun!! We can’t wait to take you along in the coming weeks 🚢🚢

[@NormaHudson-og2hm]

❤what a great video, makes me want. to go see the lovely colors.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@NormaHudson-og2hm It really was spectacular! Parc Güell is just amazing. And, the stained glass in La Sagrada Familia was on fire in the late afternoon sun. ☀️😁

[@lindawiller7073]

I am so happy to follow you on your trip. ❤

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@lindawiller7073 we are so glad to have you along for the ride!😁🚢

[@genxtravelsister]

What a great video! Def makes me wanna go there for sure!!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@genxtravelsister Thanks!! It was an amazing experience. We LOVED Spain!!! 🇪🇸

[@sharonzakosek641]

The video is so well done. Love it!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@sharonzakosek641 That’s SO nice!! Thank you so much for watching and stay tuned for our 9 day Mediterranean cruise. We had such a fun time and can’t wait to share it with everyone!!🇪🇸🚢

[@Ahmose_S]

I am boarding Escape in a few weeks. I will look forward to your next videos.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@Ahmose_S Oh that’s great! You’re going to have an amazing time. Is this your first cruise on the Escape? We release a new video every Sunday morning.😁🚢

[@Ahmose_S]

​@@corefouradventures2861 This is our first family cruise on Escape, we were on Spirirt twelve years ago for our honeymoon. I will be looking forward to the new video.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@Ahmose_S Oh, how fun! You already know that you like cruising. Now taking the whole family.😁 Have the best time. See you Sunday!!🚢🚢

[@jacquelinepowell7257]

Thank u all-we are going on this exact trip in a couple of months and you guys are getting me more and more excited. When are you going to share the other ports?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@jacquelinepowell7257 Thanks!! So glad we’re getting you excited for your trip. It was an amazing experience!! We release a new video every Sunday at 7 am Pacific time 😁.

[@jacquelinepowell7257]

@@corefouradventures2861 thanks for your quick response. I’ll be watching out and again thanks for sharing your experiences. It was very exciting to find somebody who is going on the exact same cruise. We couldn’t be more excited.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@jacquelinepowell7257 I am excited for you! It really was so much fun. The escape is a great ship. We absolutely love the cruise Director!! And the ports were amazing!!

[@BillCeller-gp3mk]

Another great job. And not to get all stalker-like 😂 but y’all did all the same things we’re wanting to do when we’re there in September. If you don’t mind me asking, how long should be allotted for each of the big 3 locations you went to. I appreciate your suggestions and help.

[@corefouradventures2861]

Great question!! We recommend doing Parc Guell 1st thing. All 3 sites require tickets. First one of the day at Parc Guell is 9:30 am. Make sure to take a taxi to the Cartera de Carmel entrance. Otherwise, you have to walk up a giant hill before you can see anything in the park. We spent about 2-2 1/2 hours there. We had enough time to grab a taxi at the stand a block or so outside the main entrance. We got to Le Bouqueria about noon. We walked from there to Casa Batllo for our 2 pm tickets. We did the gold package and got to see the whole house. We spent a little over an hour to 1 1/2 hours there. We took a taxi from there to La Sagrada Familia. We had time for Tapas across from La Sagrada Familia but, you would have time to get a snack and relax anywhere between the two sites. We then had skip the line tickets for La Sagrada Familia at 5:00 pm. This was one of the last times of the day. If you go in the afternoon the passion of the Christ side will be lit up by the sun. It will be mostly red and orange light. The nativity side is lit up in the morning all blue and green. But, I would worry about crowds at the park if I tried to reverse the order of our day. We spent about an hour to 1 1/2 at La Sagrada Familia too. So, each landmark we spent about 1 1/2 hours except the park where we spent 2 hours. 😁

[@BillCeller-gp3mk]

@@corefouradventures2861 wow, that’s awesome, you are so kind to share. This is really helpful, thank you. I’ll leave you alone now 😀😀

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@BillCeller-gp3mk You’re not bothering us at all!! This is why we do this. Please feel free to ask any questions you have. We hope you have the most AMAZING vacation. 😁🚢