Barcelona Again

What a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing day.
I woke up this morning to late for breakfast and then after having to wait for an hour before I could shower... well my plans kind of fell apart. I was going to meet up with a friend named Luke I met yesterday. We met on a bike tour I did of the city and he happened to be staying at my hostel so we hung out yesterday and undercooked overly soggy ravioli together. Then this morning we were going to hang out but it took so long to get a shower that he decided to head out on his own. So all plans out the window I got on my bike and headed up the coast.
Mile after Mile went by, next thing I knew I was past Mataro and beyond. I don't really know how far I went just that I left around noon and got back around 5:30.... I would guess it was probably about 30 miles total, but very slow going.
I stopped by a grocery store before heading back and then sat on the beach eating my food. Chocolate, Strawberries, and rip-off Fanta soda. Pretty great. The weather was overcast but not to foggy. Nice for a bike ride and it meant empty beaches. I dipped my toes in the water occasionally, relaxed in the sand and overall just took it slow.
Apparently Barcelona is the 3rd most popular tourist destination in the world.... well today it didn't feel like it. Empty, beautiful, serene beaches. Pretty quiet too.
Oh God is good.
I did spend some time with Luke later that night. Met him and some friends he had made and we went for pizza. After the bike tour yesterday and sharing wine, free beer and conversation with a few others.... I've just felt like a day of relaxing by myself. I haven't felt as lonely anymore. Maybe it's just settling in a place for a few days, maybe it's knowing I'll wake up tomorrow and still know a few faces, maybe it's that I've been traveling by myself for over two weeks, or maybe it's that I'm getting enough sleep. Whatever it is; it's nice.
It's not that I don't miss my family, or friends or Annie. It's just, I guess, I feel content with the fact I'm alone. For now. Maybe it will hit me again in a few days, maybe not.
Today though. I thank God for allowing me to visit new places, meet new people, and enjoy his wonderful creation. Whether that's people, places, or things. He is amazing.

Enjoy today everyone. Enjoy everyday.