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December 18th 2017
Published: December 28th 2017
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Living in Europe is still a novelty, so many countries on our doorstep, Murray and I managed a weekend in Barcelona. I didn't know much about Barcelona before I went, except it is a place people recommended. We stayed in the old town, which was fabulous! We walked and walked, which I loved. We shopped and ate, the food was amazing!! Something I didn't expect, is Murray and I fell in love with the Gaudi architecture around Barcelona town. An amazing weekend away, nice to have time to relax and just be. Special thanks to the Findlay's for watching our 3 kiddies.

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Murray & Miriam Burt
M and M
M and M
Our overseas move started in 2005, with a brief vacation in India. Then we joined the Tsunami relief team in Sri Lanka for a couple of years. We were then based in Nairobi, Kenya for 9yrs. Then based in Geneva, Switzerland for the past 4 years with Murray in a global role still travelling around to the hot spots. Now back in our home country of NZ, keen to explore the beauty and adventure NZ has to offer.... full info
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Impressive details on the Sagrada FamíliaImpressive details on the Sagrada Família
Impressive details on the Sagrada Família
Having a rest with the Sagrada Família in the backgroundHaving a rest with the Sagrada Família in the background
Having a rest with the Sagrada Família in the background
Sagrada Família was started in the 1882 and the plan is to finish in 2026Sagrada Família was started in the 1882 and the plan is to finish in 2026
Sagrada Família was started in the 1882 and the plan is to finish in 2026
Sagrada FamíliaSagrada Família
Sagrada Família
Bit cold for a swim, but great to be near the ocean againBit cold for a swim, but great to be near the ocean again
Bit cold for a swim, but great to be near the ocean again
Overlooking Barcelona city and the harbourOverlooking Barcelona city and the harbour
Overlooking Barcelona city and the harbour
Park Güell was Murray's favourite. A sprawling park with gardens and architectonic elements on Carmel HillPark Güell was Murray's favourite. A sprawling park with gardens and architectonic elements on Carmel Hill
Park Güell was Murray's favourite. A sprawling park with gardens and architectonic elements on Carmel Hill
Arches in the park near Gaudi's houseArches in the park near Gaudi's house
Arches in the park near Gaudi's house
Murray loved how the buildings seemed to grow naturally out of the rock and then turn into these colourful buildingsMurray loved how the buildings seemed to grow naturally out of the rock and then turn into these colourful buildings
Murray loved how the buildings seemed to grow naturally out of the rock and then turn into these colourful buildings
Mosaics were part of Gaudi's designsMosaics were part of Gaudi's designs
Mosaics were part of Gaudi's designs
Mosaics everywhereMosaics everywhere
Mosaics everywhere
Carmela statue by Jaume PlensaCarmela statue by Jaume Plensa
Carmela statue by Jaume Plensa
A thin statue that changes as you circle it, amazing.
The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall and has Gaudi touches on itThe Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall and has Gaudi touches on it
The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall and has Gaudi touches on it
Murray protecting the military base Montjuïc Castle on Montjuïc hillMurray protecting the military base Montjuïc Castle on Montjuïc hill
Murray protecting the military base Montjuïc Castle on Montjuïc hill
A quick train and gondola ride, with views over the port and Barcelona town.
Montjuïc castleMontjuïc castle
Montjuïc castle
Used as a miltary base, Montjuïc castleUsed as a miltary base, Montjuïc castle
Used as a miltary base, Montjuïc castle
Amazing grounds and views, Montjuïc castleAmazing grounds and views, Montjuïc castle
Amazing grounds and views, Montjuïc castle
Walking around old townWalking around old town
Walking around old town
A lot of Catalan and Spanish flags, a tense political time for the countryA lot of Catalan and Spanish flags, a tense political time for the country
A lot of Catalan and Spanish flags, a tense political time for the country
Christmas trees everywhere, I finally understand christmas lights, when it gets dark so early. Northern hemisphere vs SouthernChristmas trees everywhere, I finally understand christmas lights, when it gets dark so early. Northern hemisphere vs Southern
Christmas trees everywhere, I finally understand christmas lights, when it gets dark so early. Northern hemisphere vs Southern
Town hallTown hall
Town hall


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