On the way to the football we passed by The Casa Batlló, another Gaudi creation. He was influenced by sea elements in the creation of this house. The tiles that adorn the facade are the colour of coral
Football, Food and the History of the City of Barcelona September 2nd 2009 Its Wednesday and the week is flying. I went to bed on Tuesday night feeling relaxed and comfortable. The air-conditioning in the apartment has been a bonus and although the heat and humidity was still pretty high late into the evening I could enjoy the cool air at home. That was until the power blew in the apartment!
I woke up in darkness, not because it was early but because the power was ou ... read more
Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more
It's 2011 and another travel adventure begins. This time it's through London, Munich, Vienna, Barcelona and Lisbon. Plenty of food to be enjoyed and history and culture to be admired.... full info