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Nationalism and Architecture
... as Rome, London, Vienna, etc. In this way I see most recent developments in the city to be loud and unsubdued; the buildings are simply enormous and stretch to the sky, bedazzled with intricate carvings and statues. The Palau Nacional, for instance, has so many domes, steps, fountains, gardens, wings, and lights that it vibrantly outshines Buckingham Palace in London, where the royalty and head of government reside. Palau Nacional ...
Packing for Croatia
We had originally planned to go to the Aquarium today, but Aidan and Josefa slept in until 10am so a bit too late. I slept on the couch after Rosa took my spot on the foldaway bed and her bed proved a little short.
Anyway, time to pack for Croatia. Bit mad to head off just a week after getting to Barcelona, but we wanted to make use of Croatia before the official season ends in a few ...
Parcs, buildings, buskers and La Merce
... easy to get there by public transport but taxis are faster and between four of us not very expensive. We passed by the cathedral and noticed that the building on the right hand side of Carrer del Comtes was open, so we wandered in. To my shame I can't remember what it is called but it is bounded by Comtes, Carrer de la Pietat and Placa del Rei and it's part of the history museum. It is quite delightful inside with an understated fountain in a courtyard open to the sky. there's ...
What we did our last day and a half in Europe
... Catalana. This is a stunning beautiful, what to call it? concert hall?? Fanciful decorations and a breathtakingly beautiful stained glass ceiling. We took the tour, and wished we had time to hear some live music there. After that, we meet friends for lunch. Yeah, other people to talk to! Carrie was in the last show I did, and she and her husband were visiting her sister, who lives in Barcelona. They had been ...
Vacación en España
... aswell which makes it even better. Emily had a go at filming it but kept getting people standing right in front of her! Our journey back was a bit scary. It was the festival of Sant Joan and people were setting fireworks off on what felt like every street. I didn't feel safe! I was surprised at how many young kids were setting them off and some were being really stupid and dangerous about it. We were glad when we were back at the hostel. ...