The mile long — pedestrian only boulevard in Barcelona — known as Las Ramblas is filled with cafes, shops, and oddities! My traveling companion and I were spending two nights in Barcelona, having explored some of Portugal and Spain already, before embarking upon a 12-night–Royal Caribbean cruise of the Mediterranean.
I’m busy snapping photos and my traveling companion says, “Sherry, there’s a naked guy”! I look up just as he walks by me, with a look on his face that could be described as smug satisfaction.
Luckily, I had my wits and thought to take a photo. Aren’t you lucky! I thought it interesting that everyone is ignoring him.
He could help advertise along with the billboard next to him–2 tapas and paella!!
This is the street minus him!
This guy was levitating…not quite sure how!
We all know how this is done!
There were a number of sidewalk artists and they were talented!
Another trickster…
I guess he wants to be nibbled on!
His grin looks sinister to me!
Give me more, more, more!!
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BOY, now I REALLY want to go to Barcelona! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Ha Ha! You’re welcome…thank you also!
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I enjoyed this post.
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This is too funny. Do you think I could nab a story or two from you? I am creating a “blog-share” that brings in lots of different travel blog articles and plan on opening it up to have people just dip in and insert their own funny travel stories. This would be a perfect one. Just stop by my main blog, cyleodonnell.wordpress.com, and follow mine so when the time comes, I can add you to the list. I have to ask, though, did everyone REALLY not pay any attention to him? I bet he was the village shock-hound or something. Anyway, thanks for posting this. Hilarious.
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That sounds great Cyle! As far as “Mr. Bare Buns”, I paid attention, maybe that’s why I didn’t notice if anyone else was!
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Haha. LOLz.
Okay, I will keep you abreast on the news from the upcoming blog. Pass me around. I think this could be a good thing!
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I did Barcelona about 6 years ago, apart from the fascinating Cathedral, good company and nice food I found the city sadly lacking. Would I go again? I doubt it.
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What are your favorite places?
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No.1 Rural Portugal – up in the mountains – awesome
No.2 The Cornish Coast Path (SW England) 210 miles done,just over 90 to go)
No.3.Vancouver Island
No.4 The Scillies (just off the SW tip of England)
No.5 Korea – fascinating blend of High Tech and Low Tech. Seoul is amazing, and Jeju a super mini Hawaii (very good value).
No.6. Belgium – every restaurant seems fabulous, everyone speaks English
No.7. Switzerland (pity if is so expensive & the people a bit cold).
No.8 Bosnia – the place is a bit of a mess, but Mostar and Sarajevo are well worth a visit.
No.9 Germany – I loved the feeling of space, stunning scenery, beautiful buildings – and legally hitting 149mph on the Autobahn
No.10 – being stunned by the kids in an orphanage in The Ukraine
But I may think totally differently tomorrow!
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I love your list! I’ve been to Vancouver, Belgium, Switzerland, and lived in Germany. I, of course, would love to visit the others!
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We ran into naked guy when we were in Barcelona back in 2008, glad we wern’t the only ones!
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The same one?
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We only saw him from ther front, but the bag and shoes look familiar!
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Hilarious! Your pictures are great, they definitely do justice to the beautiful city (gratuitous nudity aside!) 🙂
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Haha…I was definitely showing the lighter side of the City!
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I was in Barcelona two years ago. Thanks for sharing your fun photos that made me laugh and remember what a wildly interesting city Barcelona is…bare buns and all!
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I was there two years ago too…in June!
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“The King has no Clothes.” lol.
Great shots, Sherry, but the male visitors here are missing the shot of the woman walking in Barcelona wearing the birthday suit! lol. 😉
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I wouldn’t discriminate if I had a female version to post!!
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😉
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Hey, I gotta say, I really like your site. You live an interesting life and I really like your tag line at the top of the page. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Awesome!
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Thanks Tony! I am blessed!
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Thanks for realizing that, appreciating that you are, and saying it! So many people just don’t get it! And its nice to hear when people do acknowledge they are blessed. Have a great day! 😉
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Is that silver guy doing a ‘Michael Jackson’?
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I’m not sure…but I do have a few photos of a guy in Chicago doing a Michael!
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That guy isn’t totally naked, he is wearing shoes and a bag! Besides – I think he is just very proud about his seemless tan. 🙂
I stayed in Barcelona for about two weeks a couple of years ago with my husband and we both agreed that if one of us gets a job offer there we are going to relocate instantly.
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Yes…he seemed to enjoy the look of fascination bordering on shock that was on my face! I would love to live in Europe again.
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Yeah I am saying the same “Give me more!”.
A very interesting place!
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Thanks Sapna!
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that’s really funny!! 🙂
Thanks.
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Wow – and I thought that Portland was weird and eccentric but Barcelona has my city beat! Although I have seen partial nudity in public here, with topless sunbathers in the park – but never a completely nude person walking down the street. Although, we do have a naked bike ride once a year, but it takes place at 10 p.m. – does that count? Thanks for the fun 🙂
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Hi,
I just couldn’t help but laugh at the naked guy, that is just unreal. 😆
I love all the street performers, such great costumes, they certainly put a lot of work into them (except the naked one of course) a very unusual walk. 😀
Love the photos.
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He sure shocked me!!
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That’s fun some of the outfits looked like they took alot of work to put together.
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I know!!
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I need further confirmation that is actually a naked “guy”…s/he is carring a PURSE for god’s sake! What kind of man would do that???
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Yes. A European one! I kinda like it…the purse!
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WOWOWOWOWOWOWO What great pictures! Definitely some characters hanging out. No pun intended. Or maybe it is. 🙂
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Hehehe!!
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🙂
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interesting pictures and interesting people..too good
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Thanks…:)
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I remember all the street mimes in Barcelona. They seem a little more creative now… and then there is naked guy! Great pictures thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by!!
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Cool photos! I’ve heard lots about the naked guy but I have yet to actually encounter him. I have seen the levitating guys though, and I have no idea how they do it! Did you ever figure it out?
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I didn’t! I’m wondering how the naked guy doesn’t get in trouble.
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I’ve actually heard it’s legal to be naked in public in Barcelona. I have no idea if that’s really true or not, but it would explain how he’s allowed to walk around naked!
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You would think more people would do it!
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Fantastic photos – I remember this street with fondness as I stayed in a place not too far away. The mind still boggling and figuring the two tapas & paella… probably best not to go there 🙂
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🙂
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I just don’t quite know what to say. ha ha. Jealous I guess of your trip and the cruise to come:)
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Hope I didn’t make anyone blush!!
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Wow .. this is SO creative!! I love Barcelona … totally LOVE it!
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Me too!!
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Love the street performers. Thanks for the awesome collection. Meanwhile, I am envious of a 12-day cruise on the Med.
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I know…well Spring has sprung and the time changes this weekend!!
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What a crazy place. Your title is so befitting…or is it be-bunning? Ineresting how Mr. Buns was the first picture, and still I was intrigued with the next and the next picture(s).
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Thanks Georgette!
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That street artist is phenomenal! And I hope if I’m ever beheaded, I am as happy about it as the guy in that last photo. LOL. That is so ridiculous, it is funny. Barcelona looks like an interesting place to visit. 😉 Nice photos.
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It is! Thanks…have a great weekend!
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I saw all of the same street performers – except the naked guy. I guess I need to go back.
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That’s funny! I guess they make decent money or they wouldn’t do it. Perhaps that’s how I could earn money and live in Europe!
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Those pictures are way too cool! My fave has to be the first one though. Not sure whyyy…
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hehehe…I know!!
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haha!
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