We merge streams - an early start from Florence for Colleen and Kathy land them in Barcelona ahead of Colin and Fred, themselves driving back from the Pyrenees - somewhat unexpectedly retracing a few of their recent bicycling routes (and providing a few photo opps!). We discover that sitting in a motorized vehicle is a much more civilized way to climb these mountains although not nearly as memorable. That low tire pressure warning on the Mercedes Benz generic SUV we've been driving has been annoying but it was correct. After inflating the tire one more time using a bicycle pump in the Pyrenees, we've remanded our air deficient vehicle to Hertz for their care and are glad to be without a car.
We will now be about eating too late, celebrating family, and viewing some stunning architecture and art. More from Barcelona over the next couple of days! Our thanks to friends who have recommended restaurants - we will look forward to sampling them all. Our erstwhile correspondent, Colin, will also be back on deck shortly!