After the market, we went to the direction of MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art). What we didn’t know was that MACBA was closed that day (Tuesday). So we just enjoyed a bit of sun on the square in front of the building, then continue our tour of the area. Not long after that, we saw a Starbucks, and decided to take a rest. We spent about a couple of hours here, just to relax while enjoying our Frappuccinos, observing what was happening outside on the busy street, drawing the interior of the shop. I think once we found out about Starbucks in BCN, we made a goal for the holiday: to drink as much Frappuccinos as possible before we had to go back home. There is no Starbucks in Holland, but the irony is…on the coffee packages, which Starbucks BCN sells, I found the text ‘Made in Holland’. I checked out packages from all types of Starbucks coffee (Kenya, Sumatra, etc), and I found the same thing. I don’t believe that the coffee itself is ‘made’ in Holland, since the country does not produce coffee beans. But the fact that the beans get roasted and packaged in this country really annoys me. When is Starbucks going to sell this ‘Made in Holland’ in Holland? Is it possible that they are afraid of Douwe Egberts…Or is it possible that Starbucks buys coffee beans from Douwe Egberts or Max Havelaar? Hmm..interesting thought…
Starbucks Pelayo – BCN part 12
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Evy – I love this — especially your use of color. That’s funny about Starbucks being “made in Holland” and you don’t even have one there.
Great blog!!! I love BCN (specially the Boqueria Market) and I am also a a foodie as you. I also have cats, but just two and a dog.
I’ll be visiting this site often in the future.
Greetings from Santiago de Compostela.
Hey, really nice blog you have here !
Just found it while browsing by clicking on ‘netherlands’ in my own blog-profile
Gizmo
http://gizmonet.blogspot.com
Thanks Linda, Gourmet, and Gizmo!
I’ve been following along with your travel sketches, a wonderful series, I’m amazed at how many you were able to do and in such detail!
The colours in this and your Parc Guell are so beautiful.
Evy, did you know that Maggie has tagged you? I would have tagged you if she hadn’t! I hope you will play!
Hi Felicity! Thanks for your comment. And yes, I’ll join you in this tagging game. I’ll post my response when it is ready.
The color was you apply to your illustrations really give them life. The window with the Starbuck’s sign and reflection detail is so well done.