We arrive by train to Barcelona, locate the metro and easily navigate to our hotel….thanks Nick!
We have a great hotel in a super location, close to everything. We spend the next few days walking around and marvelling at wonderful old buildings.
Casa Batlló, one of Gaudi’s masterpiecesSagrada Família (also designed by Gaudi)Sagrada Família (close up)
We walk a block or two, turn a corner and its like, ‘Oh wow’. Yes we have fallen for yet another city.
Arc de Triomf, built as the gateway to the Universal Exhibition that Barcelona hosted in 1888Now the area is a wonderful avenue for street performers and gatheringsThis guy did get lots of hugsThe bubble blower was a big hit with kids of all agesLots of neat side streetsBarcelona Cathedral in the Gothic quarterInside is breathtakingStained glass sampling…so amazingGreat architecture everywhere you look!Old castle wall, Castell de MontjuïcChristopher Columbus statue
Cool fountainsWonderful musicNice beaches (playful shot of this)Sand artColourful designsFun fishing netsAnd of course great food!
Yes we are in love with this place and hate to leave, did I mention the amazing subway system, friendly people, fair price taxis and great food!
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Ooooooo sooooo jealous!!!! Beautiful pictures!! Looks so incredible 🙂
Beautiful. Spain is at the top of my list of places to travel!
Oh the food! And quite the gothic architecture…I hear Barcelona is one of *the* places to go for great architecture. Glad you guys are loving it!¡
Ooooooo sooooo jealous!!!! Beautiful pictures!! Looks so incredible 🙂
Beautiful. Spain is at the top of my list of places to travel!
Oh the food! And quite the gothic architecture…I hear Barcelona is one of *the* places to go for great architecture. Glad you guys are loving it!¡