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Departing Barcelona
... that was a fantastic adventure but has totally drained me. It’s not even 11 p.m. but I am totally zonked; I expect to crash soon after writing this blog post. Maybe it’s because I’m tired and a little cranky, but my first impressions of Epic are quite mediocre. I’m not enthralled with the design of my cabin and the public areas have been so far unimpressive.
Got up at 11:27 a.m. at the Hilton Barcelona. My first mission this morning was to find ...
Gaudí Gaudí Gaudí Gaudí Rockin' Everywhere
... went to the Picasso museum. The exhibit started out great. It was really interesting and informative with a huge collection of pieces from throughout Picasso's life. Unfortunately, part of the exhibit was closed, and it left out a crucial piece of the puzzle. We went straight from normal-ish paintings from his blue period to wacky faces he is known for, but we weren't able to read the explanation of why he made this transition, which is what we were really hoping to learn ...
The European Tour Continues
... food and the best prices. It is such a different experience from shopping in the supermarket. One of my favorite things in this market was the fruit juices, there were tons of stalls offering plastic glasses of fresh squeezed juice for a euro. Not just the normal orange, there were at least fifteen different kinds ranging from raspberry coconut to strawberry kiwi to mango carrot. Another favorite of mine was the sandwiches (I ate far too many of these), the Spanish like to ...
Un sueño me envolvió
... first. I hadn't been inside before. Gaudi was a genious! I felt like I was in The Little Mermaid. The infrastructure of the house looked like bones ("la casa de los huesos"). As you go upstairs it really is like going underwater. On the roof there is even a water conservatory which reflects inside the dome:
http://www.casabatllo.es/ (Español)
http://www.gaudiallgaudi.com/AA006.htm (English)
After the house we did indeed ditch Dad and shopped. The ...
FCB Wins the Championship Finals
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... tonight, all cheering and reacting with every kick. It was magnificent to be immersed in the crowd and to witness the energy first hand. Check out the video for a taste of what I am referring to. I was smart enough though to exit after goal 3 with 15 minutes left in the game. I already missed getting hit with a fire bomb and had no desire to be trampled. Congrats to FCB, you earned the ...
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