This sign marks a stop on the Tibidabo Tram in Barcelona, but it's clearly inspired from that great masterpiece, Space Invaders.

The roof of the Casa Mila in Barcelona is covered with chimneys which look like giant alien soldiers. In this photo it looks like the big chief is following a procession of lesser troops. Incredibly inspiring building.

Today I witnessed not one, but two counterstrikes against The Ostrich Guy. On two occasions someone stalked the ostrich and screamed at him behind his back. A revolution may be brewing.

My flatmate lent me some speakers for my laptop. Turns out they're magical. Every once in a while they start speaking Spanish. Actually, I think they are somehow picking up nearby people's cell phone conversations. Very wierd.

After several weeks of observation, I have produced a diagram illustrating the principal attack pattern of the Ramblas Ostritch, aka, Manuel.

The Ramblas Ostrich's favorite and most successful technique involves two groups of tourists heading towards each other. The Ostrich runs up behind the larger of the two groups (group A - see fig. a) and uses them as a shield while waiting for the right moment to attack a smaller and more vulnerable group (B). When the two groups are almost adjacent, the Ostrich darts out in front of them, letting out a blood curdling cry. It all happens too quick for the hapless group B to know what hit them.

This is the view from my new bedroom window onto Las Ramblas. I knew it was going to be a bit loud, but i didn't count on the Ostrich Guy. Every 30 seconds this man let's out a blood curdling shriek over the shoulder of some hapless tourist who then screams. It's starting to drive me insane. Other than that, Barcelona is great. Come and visit!