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Diary of a Stay-cation: Part 4 – When the Marijuana Blooms in Barcelona

It is unclear what the law on using and growing marijuana in Barcelona is. Is it legal? No. No entirely. However the police seem to turn a blind eye, and there are many bars where people smoke marijuana quite openly and without fear.
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Best Fiesta in Barcelona? – Festa Major de Gracia

These very local, grassroots events are fabulous because they celebrate community, food, wine, music, and fun. There are activities for the young and the old, and all the entertainment is FREE.
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Diary of a Stay-cation in Barcelona: 2

The thing about a stay-cation, is there's no hotel room. And therefore, no room service, maid service, or poolside drinks or pay-per-view... While many people in Spain spend sleepless nights on uncomfortable hotel beds, or are being roused at the wee hours of the morning by persistent maids wanting tidy up, I am snug as a bug in my own home. This is just one of the many perks taking a stay-cation has.
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Diary of a Stay-cation in Barcelona: 1

I will be publishing my adventures had during my Stay-cation here, on The Spain Scoop. Come mid-September, will I be sick of Barcelona? Or will I find a hundred new ways to fall in love with this city as a Stay-cation here? Tune into the next post to find out. I am sure the suspense it killing you.
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The Scoop: Events in Spain, August 2010

Hot festivals abound in Spain for August.
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