We went for lunch around 3pm, and vowing not to spend any money, we found a place that took cheques. It wasn't bad, but ti wasn't the best either. It was chillier than expected, so as we started walking around the outskirts of Barcelona we found a Starbucks and stopped in for a few minutes. The hot chocolate at this Starbucks was much better than the ones back in Valencia, I was super excited. Then we went on the hunt for dessert, which really was us finding a grocery store so we could get candy. This is very unusual for Jacqueline and myself, but we're on vacation, technically, and that would be dinner, so it's justified. 
After finding dessert we started to venture towards the concert hall. We walked to the beach and Olympic Port, which is somewhere we had both been before. I did not, however, make it to the Barcelona beach my first 2 trips to Barcelona, so we stopped, and took photos. We also walked through this park, right in front of the zoo, where people were picnic-ing and the atmosphere was great. 
When we got to the venue, we waited in the wrong line for about 20 minutes, and when we found the correct line, it was wrapped around over half the building! It was interesting, to say the least. James Bay is from England, so there were people from all over to see him. We met people from England, Ecuador, Germany, and the Spanish were everywhere too. The line started moving and we got in without a problem (other than the fact that they wanted to throw out my water bottle, but we fixed that). Once inside, we were trying to figure out where to stand, when I suggested going up to the second level and sitting on the railing. Others were doing it, and we were sure glad we did. Our spots were amazing, and we didn't have to stand or be pushed the entire time like those standing in front of the stage. The concert was absolutely terrific and Jacqueline and I were in agreement that this trip to Barcelona was well worth it.
Once the concert was over, we walked back to the hostel, and it only took about 20 minutes! It really amazes me that this hostel was in prime location for us, that is really rare for us...I will never get over it. We woke up at 6:30 on the 13th to catch our bus back to Valencia, but we didn't have to wake up any earlier, because it was less than a 10 minute walk to the bus station!
Anyway, I love Barcelona, it is by far one of my favorite cities in Spain. I'll be back with FSU, for my 4th time, in 2 weeks, once Fallas is done. I cannot wait. Barcelona is literally the best.
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