Thurs. Jan. 26
A break from schools today....we went sightseeing!! From 11 AM til 6 PM we walked! We began our trek climbing up the hills of Barcelona to Parc Guell completely designed by Antoni Gaudi. Every aspect of this place is sculpted and tiled in mosaic in classic Gaudi organic style. Packed with tourists and locals alike it was an extraordinary experience followed by another trek to the next amazing Gaudi structure, La Sagrada Familia. This cathedral is Europe's most unconventional church. Begun in 1883, it was Gaudi's life's work. It continues to be under construction, as it has been for the last fifty years. We were truly awestruck by this phenomenal undertaking. The space, light and acoustics are unlike anything else. This is a must see! We dined at a taverna de pinchos where you select from a variety of small offerings and pay by the number of toothpicks. After dinner we indulged in even more gelato.
The steps up to Parc Guell
Musicians playing under the columns
Mosaic ceiling
A view from below
The altar at La Sagrada Familia
Exterior view
Light shining through a stained glass window
Another exterior view
Four pinchos at Sagardi
A break from schools today....we went sightseeing!! From 11 AM til 6 PM we walked! We began our trek climbing up the hills of Barcelona to Parc Guell completely designed by Antoni Gaudi. Every aspect of this place is sculpted and tiled in mosaic in classic Gaudi organic style. Packed with tourists and locals alike it was an extraordinary experience followed by another trek to the next amazing Gaudi structure, La Sagrada Familia. This cathedral is Europe's most unconventional church. Begun in 1883, it was Gaudi's life's work. It continues to be under construction, as it has been for the last fifty years. We were truly awestruck by this phenomenal undertaking. The space, light and acoustics are unlike anything else. This is a must see! We dined at a taverna de pinchos where you select from a variety of small offerings and pay by the number of toothpicks. After dinner we indulged in even more gelato.
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