You've heard the warnings about shopping near tourist sites? Well usually I follow this advice but walking back (that is downhill) from Parc Guell the open door to this leather-purse and bag place beckoned. The owner is an immigrant from South America, and very pleasant and interesting. I'm having a senior moment, can't remember if it's Ecuador or Argentina, but that's where her husband still is. The purses and bags are beautiful, bright multicolor, very high quality, the Chief of Staff gets constant compliments, literally around the world. And the prices? Very reasonable for these designer products, about the same as online, without the shipping, and one of our favorite souvenirs in a lifetime of travel. read more