@lissijean Sure, we say work starts at 9, but actually many start "working" much later. The main meal of the day is lunch. Dinners tend to be smaller portions. Of course, depending on the neighborhood (more families, expats, etc.) you can find more American-like hours.
@moizali 3 years now with my family in Barcelona. Putting ourselves in a new environment forced us to open up and make new friends. Pick the “right” place, join a social club, and new friends are easy to come by. Also expats are almost always willing to help.