Train to Barcelona

Took a three-hour bullet train to Barcelona today. Chilled in our hotel room during the heat of the day and then decided to explore the La Rambla area in the evening. We found the area quite crowded and touristy, but had an absolutely fantastic dinner off-the-beaten-path. One of my biggest tips for traveling -- turn right or left, from any main tourist path, and explore (that is where the magic is). By the time dinner was done, it was 21:00, so we walked home and went to bed.
P.S. I'm in love with our hotel, which is filled with mid-century everything.