I'm glad Susan and Chris are having a peaceful time in Barcelona. They couldn't really skip this part of the trip since their cruise leaves from Barcelona.
From Facebook:
Our first day in Barcelona yesterday was a busy one. We spent part of the day in the Gothic Quarter where we saw a peaceful demonstration by representatives of the Catalonians who want independence. We found a charming restaurant nearby where we had paella and wine. Our waiter, George provided us with a full account of his views about this serious political conflict.
Meanwhile...raining cats and dogs here!