Familiar chaos in a foreign city

I took this photo in a small plaza in Gràcia, and for some reason, it instantly made me feel like I was home,  not just here in Barcelona, but also in Egypt.

There’s something about kids playing in the street, the sound of laughter, and the chaos of bubbles flying everywhere that brings me back to my childhood. It reminded me of summer nights in Egypt, where we’d play outside until late, making up games with whatever we could find.

Even though the architecture and the setting are completely different, the feeling is the same. That shared joy, that sense of being part of a place.

I think that’s what made this moment so special. For a second, it didn’t matter where I was. I just felt connected to my past, to this city, and to the people around me. Barcelona has a way of creating those small, quiet moments where everything feels familiar, even when it’s new.