4th of July

On July 6, Señorita Vagabond and I decided to celebrate America's 237th birthday in true Spanish style --- two days late -- by eating a hot dog for lunch. Fortunately, in the Gracia district there is a store called The Dog is Hot.

Unfortunately, we showed up right at the beginning of their scheduled siesta hours.

Damn you, Spain, and your reasonable treatment of the labor force! Undaunted, we found another option, a store that was sure to be open a mere two days after the 4th of July. That store is called Taste of America, and it is glorious.

Inside, we found exactly what we were looking for: hot dogs in a jar and marshmallow fluff. Crisis averted.