Just back from a week in Barcelona - where 525,000 people marched and attended rallies on Friday, having come to the city from the surrounding area.
Sadly, some of these rallies descended into riots - and dozens were injured, with cars set alight.
Fireworks and molotov cocktails were thrown at police - 200 of whom were injured, as well as some protesters.
Tourist attractions were closed and several lucrative cruise liners declined to visit the port.
Catalans feel strongly about independence - and it seems to me that this problem isn't going anywhere soon.