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By kifandpeter
August 21st 2009

Roman Spain (or why I learned not to run at noon in the Spanish sun) Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Tarragona

The Amphitheatre

Ola, I arrived in Tarragona around 830 or so, and not much was open yet. The city was founded in 217 BC by the Romans, and it was one of the most significant Roman cities in Spain. I wandered over to the Forum and took some photos before heading along the waterfront to the well-preserved Amphitheatre. I enjoyed wandering around the site because there was no one there and I had it all to myself. I then walked past some of the Roman walls and up into the tower that used to be part of the Hippodrome where races were held. [View Full Entry]

By Skyfire24x
August 20th 2009

WCNA Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

WCNA 33

I know, I know ... what the heck am I doing in Spain? Three weeks ago my Dad managed to call me (it is possible!) and informed that I'd be meeting him in Barcelona on the 16th. Why Barcelona? The Catalonian capital was chosen to host the 33rd World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (WCNA). So here we are, along with about 5000-7000 NA fellows. So this week, thousands of recovering addicts from across the globe flooded the streets of Barcelona. While a majority of the group came from the United States, where NA began, every continent is represented [View Full Entry]

Barcelona International Convention Center (CCIB)

By kifandpeter
August 18th 2009

In the Land of Gaudi Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

View from the Hostel Balcony

Ola, The next morning, Steffen and I got up early and the hostel for the station. He was taking the bus up to the Pyrenees, and I was taking the train to Barcelona. I got off the train at Sants, the main train station, and I decided to walk to my hostel which did not seem like it was that far a walk. It only took me half an hour, but it was 32 degrees and humid so I was dripping by the time I got to me hostel. It was a massive hostel, with over 400 beds, but it was [View Full Entry]

By grenner67
August 18th 2009

Mein Urlaub in Spanien Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

So der Sommer ist vorbei und ich will natürlich etwas von meinem Urlaub erzählen. Ich bin nach Spanien gefahren und unter anderem auch in Barcelona gewesen. Die Gebäude von Gaudi sind wirklich schön und natürlich auch La Sagrada Familia, die Aussicht dort war herrlich. Selbstverständlich verstehen es die Spanier auch gut zu Kochen. Da direkt am Meer konnte ich endlich mal wieder frischen Fisch geniessen. Ansonsten war der ganze Trip eingentlich sehr schön. Wir hatten Glück mit dem Wetter und konnten einige Tage am Strand verbringen. Es war allerdings noch nicht so heiss, dass man den ga [View Full Entry]

By Matticus
August 15th 2009

La Sagrada Familia Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Nativity Facade Bell Towers

One great thing about Barcelona is that you can walk around randomly and every 5 to 10 minutes you’ll just happen across an interesting-looking building (the ‘normal’ buildings are also quite nice). The most famous of these buildings were designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudi and of them his masterwork is the yet-unfinished cathedral La Sagrada Familia. Earlier in my trip I saw both Notre Dame cathedral in Paris and Il Duomo in Firenze, both of which are very large, intricately-detailed places of worship that took over a century to complete. One of the thoughts [View Full Entry]

By littlemonnie
August 15th 2009

Barcelona Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

...ummm, did I do it wrong? Honestly, I don´t think Barcelona is the most enchanting place I´ve ever seen. People always say that Barcelona is one of their favorite cities, or one of the best tourist destinations. The movies make it seem a city of romance, like Paris. We spent 3 days there and I think that was about enough. Hey, I like Barcelona, but I'm just not enamored! I don´t feel the need to return pronto. We had a great time in Barcelona: Juan (cousin), Marta, and I. It was better with 3 of us. We each brought a backpack, [View Full Entry]

By BENJIcampoverde
August 12th 2009

Almost 5 month in Barcelona Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Barcelona

I'm trying something new here... Don't really manage to find some time to post more news here, it's been almost a year since the last entree. I'm going to try to write in spanish, hopefully i'll do it often... Después de mi viaje a China, Hong Kong y Tailandia, no escribi nada. He hecho algunos viajes, tratare de escribir algo, más que nada con el fin de dar tips creo que valen la pena y para reportarme. Ahora que he vivido en Barcelona por unos meses, puede ser que haya mucho que escribir. Hasta la proxima [View Full Entry]

By emmam
August 11th 2009

48 hours in Barcelona, a love affair with small cobbled streets Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Lamps and Iron

It is a funny thing. I never really had Spain on my list. But once there, Barcelona intrigued me. From the winding alleys of the gothic quarter to the hip new area at the old Barcelona wharf, the summertime holiday vibe is contagious. I arrived in Barcelona at the end of their summer. The days were 30oC min and humid. I dumped my bags and headed out straight away in a cab. Las Rambla, Barcelona’s “main” street is lined with wrought iron clad balconies, ornate lamp poles and potted flowering plants dangling from 4 and 5 storey vintage apartments. The street [View Full Entry]

By Besos de Madrid
August 11th 2009

Beachside! Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Photo 1

So this last weekend I headed out for Barcelona and the BEACH! I never used the beach at home, but I have taken it for GRANTED. I missed it so much, it was nice just to lay out and tan and jump in the water when it got too hot. Lovely :). Side note: I also visited the Prado last week. What an awesome museum! It was so huge (i got lost...) and just so much to see, I loved it!. So I got to Barcelona Friday night at like 11. Basically i just went to my hotel and relaxed before [View Full Entry]

By leahh
August 8th 2009

Barcelona Day 1 Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

A Palace

I was mercifully allowed to sleep in today :) We set out around 9:30 on an on and off bus tour of Barcelona. We saw a lot of neat architecture, including the gothic area, as well as some of Gaudi´s work. Interesting artist, that Gaudi! Check out the pics to see what I mean! It was near 30 degrees today, and very sunny, which was a nice change from the last two days spent in London. I got to wear a skirt and tank top all day - even in the evening! I was glad when we decided to stop touring [View Full Entry]

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