Barcelona

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Finishing off our stay to Barcelona. We set sail for Marceille France at 6pm. What a great first day.

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Photos

Park Guell
Cistern overflow includes a lush greenery. Gaudi combination of mathematics and nature is seen in all his projects. Function not just form.

la Boqueria
a farmers market with everything needed from chocolate to the freshest fish.

la Boqueria
The many colors of the market.

Barri Gotic
The narrow old streets of the oldest section of Barcelona are filled with small shops, book stores and coffee shops

Provincial Parliament
This palau de la Generalistat. Sits in the oldest part of the city and as been set site of Government back to the romans. The site of an early church and cemetery.

14 Century Cathedral
29 local Guilds build this early church over 100 of years. French Gothic

Music at the Cathedral
Signing the best american hits in English.

Placa Reial
Lined with small cafes this symmetrical square meant to copy Paris. Antoni Gaudi's first city project, lampposts in worugth-iron.

Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece started in the 1860's. Set to be finished in 40 years. First recognized by the catholic church in Nov 2009 by Pope Benedict. Built entirely with private funds and today by $12 euro admission fee.

Casa Milia
Saved and remodeled. Possibly first underground garage parking. Chimneys shaped as roman guards.

Park Guell
Gaudi's failed gated community, that now is a very famous city park.