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Published: February 8th 2015
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Sagrada Familia
Still under construction - after 100 years We arrived in sunny Barcelona
on the Mediterranean coast
for 3 weeks in Spain.
Cool days and evenings
beautiful, festive Christmas lights
hanging above all the streets
and sidewalks packed with people
just enjoying a walk and shopping
especially along the Ramblas
the main walking street.
Beautiful 9-room Hosteria Grau
in the heart of old town.
Tapas everywhere, little sandwiches and snacks
delicious with red Rioja wine in the evening,
and morning tapas with delicious coffee.
We had a difficult time adjusting
to the Spanish eating schedule -
late lunches (2-4) and even later dinners (9-12)
most restaurants closed in between.
We were always hungry at the wrong time
even after 3 weeks!
Some great art at the Catalan Art Museum
and Picasso Museum – mainly before cubism.
The highlight of Barcelona (and Spain) is the
Sagrada Familia or Sacred Family Cathedral
a brilliant work of art by Gaudi
started over 100 years ago
and still a work in progress.
Intricate nativity carving with Tree of Life
soothing sun dappled interior
from Gaudi planned stained glass
soaring ceiling seemingly weightless
held aloft by tree-inspired pillars and arches.
Simply the most amazing
architectural structure in the world!
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Gran'ma Martin
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Barcelona
Thanks for the pix and info - their eating times suit me fine, that is about my schedule. Love you, Gran'ma