Yesterday I met Martina Bisbe Valdes. Martina is a Day Host with SERVAS. We met at the famous Font de Canaletes on La Rambla. Tradition says that if you drink from the fountain you are sure to return to Barcelona. Martina guided me to all the the wonderful and important sites around the old section of Barcelona.
We started by sampling some famous Jamòn Ibérico. The finest is called jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn). This ham is from free-range pigs that roam oak forests (called dehesas) along the border between Spain and Portugal, and eat only acorns during this last period. It is also known as jamón ibérico de Montanera. The exercise and diet have a significant impact on the flavor of the meat; the ham is cured for 36 months. The ham is sliced paper thin. It can range in price up to $96 per pound.
Martina pointed out many of the famous sites such as Gaudi’s Casa Balló and Casa Mila, remains of the Roman City, and the Picasso Museum. We roamed the narrow backstreets of Barri Gòtic (the medieval section of Barcelona).
Martina has written several fabulous children's books. You can find more information about her books by clicking here.
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