We buy our euros at our local bank. my wife and I normally pay for a city wide tour on the first day we get there to get acquainted with the city. Then we find things to do ourselves and then ask the locals on where to eat. We always watch our belongs no matter where we are at, New Orleans taught us well.

and when we travel out the country we don't club, maybe go to a bar and have a few drinks and go to bed so we can go out the next day.
I might take you up on the offer with your family, but it might be a bit awkward. Im going to see though.

Thanks for the tip. So far I got two days worth of stuff to do in Barcelona. My wife is responsible for hotels and restaurants. I'm responsible for the activities and transportation.
you've been to anywhere else beside Barcelona, Estrada?