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Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 15th 2005

From the outside this miniature masterpiece is not much to look at ; the real treat is on the inside. Proves the proverb “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and disproves the saying “beauty is only skin deep”. This little chapel packs a punch. The builder pushed the structural limits of glass and stone. The ratio of glass to stone is higher here than any other period structure that I know of. No expense was spared when it came to the quality and color of glass used to fill the gapping voids between the tracery and mullions. On a brilliant blue sky day the interior space is filled with color. It’s not just the solid surfaces that are bathed with color but the atmosphere contained within the glass and stone is colored like an impressionist’s ... read more
Stars of the Heaven
Glass to Stone Ratio is Incredible
Enjoy

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona February 13th 2005

Note to self. Purchased EasyJet ticket while in Venice, in that internet cafe (garage) in the back of a clothing shop. Hard choice -- take a night train or a quick flight? Hands down I'll fly.... read more
Mediterranean Sea
Spain Coastline
Spain

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona February 11th 2005

Ask nearly anyone to tell you what they know about Barcelona the least common denominators you usually always get are the Summer Olympics (Photos Coming) and that there is a church that’s still under construction more that a hundred years after work started, and if the person is exceptionally knowledgeable they may give you the architect name (Guadi) and the name of the church (La Sagrada Familia). Aside from the thought of warmer weather I was drawn to Barcelona to see firsthand Guadi’s work, including the Sagrada Familia. I was not disappointed on either account. The following photos are just a few of the multiplicity of snapshots I took of the basilica. The building is very much a construction site. Tower cranes picking loads, manlifts zipping up and down, the smell of fresh concrete strong in ... read more
Up Close
Entry Portal
Construction of the Nave Ceiling Continues

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona February 10th 2005

New Note to Readers posted April 2008. This particular entry has had a lot of hits. Please submit a comment noting how you found this link. Thanks..... The following photos are a small sequential selection from my hike to and from Olympic Hill in Barcelona. Not much was happening twelve years after the Olympic flame was extinguished. A large convention of British real estate agents was meeting at the indoor basketball arena where the best basketball team ever assembled played, the “Dream Team”. Those were the days that sport starts still had a shred of decorum. I think that I’ve mentioned this before but I’m slatted to go to London in 2012 for the summer games, perhaps I’ll be living in London by then. Should be more interesting being in an Olympic city while the games ... read more
View of the La Sagrada Familia from Olympic Hill
Looking Down Upon Barcelona
Olympic Stadium

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona February 8th 2005

Miscellaneous Barcelona Photos  Europe » Spain » Barcelona By Call 2 AdventureFebruary 8th 2005Donavin WickArrived in Barcelona from Avignon France. Barcelona was by far one of my favorite cities and would recommend everyone to stop in an visit.... read more
Fruit stand off the la ramblas
la ramblas Barcelona's Champs Elysia
Morning outside the hotel.

North America » United States » Oregon » Portland June 19th 2004

This is catching up ancient history, summary below, the photos are my memories ... it all comes back in waves. Nearly missed flight from PDX, due to flight time change and long lines at the ticket line... literally was the last person to board the flight. I would fail miserably to attempt and express what it felt like making the biggest flight (life changing) of my life and the first time out of north America. WOW... read more
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