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Gaudi
They don’t seem to produce architects like Antoni Gaudi any more. Inspired by nature and its curvilinear forms and bright colours, by gothic architectural forms, and deeply and eventually totally focused on the Catholic Church, Gaudi’s legacy lives on in Barcelona and is still to be completed – his magnum opus, La Sagrada Familia, is still being built and its centre piece, a huge conical shaped tower, is still to be built.
Our Gaudi ...
I hate you VIBASA!
... it´s my fault, but ITS NOT! I got here 30 minutes early, which is very reasonable for a bus. VIBASA, the bus line I chose, had their officed closed with a sign referring all of their customers to the ALSA window. Fine. Not a big deal right? Yes it is! There were a least 100 people in line with only 3 people working. I moved 2 steps in the 15 minutes I was waiting in line. I knew I wasn´t going to get through the line in time, so plan b. ...
Putting on the Ritz
... bathroom, cushy robes, comfy beds, fancy window treatments (electronic shades AND plantation shutters), a window seat, and classy lighting. (Thanks so much, Madrina and John!!) We almost decided not to leave the room except Barcelona was calling our names.
We had so much fun catching up over sangria and while taking longs walks through the city. And we saw all our favorite Gaudi sites: the La Pedrera apartment building, the Park Guell, and the cathedral ...
Adios, España!
... hours hanging around the harbour and La Rambla area again. The harbour was fantastic, losts of boats and stalls and people. And of course beautiful weather to enjoy it with also.
Took a walking tour of the Gothic quarter in the afternoon which detailed the Roman influence and Catalan history of the area. It was really fascinating and beautiful. That night we made our way back to the Port to board the ship to Italy!
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On to Barcelona!
... a shopping, street performing, market filled cultural jungle with so much to do see it's almost overwhelming. In fact, there are animals for sale in the middle of the street. We wandered around for a while until we decided to go to the farmers market that is tucked between some buildings adjacent to las ramblas. If this place doesn't make you feel alive...you're probably dead! There was so much delicious looking food, and the people were so ...



