Columbus Monument. Not really significant but I love the blue sky. In fact, I just really loved how Spain was sunny and warm all the time. The rest of the world should pay attention to that.
The Barcelona harbor. Not quite as impressive as the yachts in the French Riviera, but oh well.
I also liked the Fruit and Flower Market in Nice better than the random flower stands in La Rambla. BUT. You couldn't buy live chickens in Nice, so one point to Barcelona.
Most of our sightseeing really consisted of Gaudi works- this crazy architect whom Barcelona is obsessed with. Our first stop: Sagrada Familia, a church that has been under construction for over 100 years. It was originally designed by Gaudi and work has continued since his death in the early 20th century.
Entrance to Sagrada Familia. This will be the coolest church of all time if it ever gets finished. And I hope it does. While I'm still alive, please.
Stained glass inside.
Nothing special, really. Just the ceiling of the church. I maintain I would never pay attention if I went to church there because I would be too busy looking around the building.
Gaudi used a hanging model in order to get the arches of the church just right. This model was crazy, all these little tiny chains with hundreds of small sandbags attached.
Outside, very very far away from the church, trying to get a picture of the entire thing. Which wasn't really possible.
Walking along, we pass Casa Mila, an aparment building designed by Gaudi. To be revisited at a later time.
There's this park in Montjuic where a) there are great views of the city (its on top of a massive hill) and b) there are all the old Olympic stadiums from 1992. So here's a picture combining both. A view of the city through the gates of the swimming pool.
Giant wall of deliciousness in La Boqueria market. I wanted to eat all of those gummies. And, of course it's the first stall you see when you enter La Boqueria. Torture.
Inside Casa Mila
Attic of the apartment building, which is now kind of a museum about Gaudi and what sort of things influenced his design.
Up on the roof. A magical, magical candyland where I just wanted to play.
Gaudi part 3: Parc Guell. (Really, my trip to Barcelona was just a sightseeing tour of Gaudi works. Which was wonderful)
The site of the final catwalk battle between Caridee and Melrose for all you America's Next Top Model Fans.
This turned out like a cheesy, senior portrait type thing. But it was in Barcelona. In Parc Guell. So obviously way cooler than any senior portrait.
Hall of 100 Columns. The columns on the outer perimeter of this place lean in to support the huge terrace on top.
Gaudi-eriffic ceiling of the hall.
Roar. Dragon.
More candyland type buildings in Parc Guell. Gaudi is just a delight.
One final look. (With my weird, almost class picture of this group of students sitting at the base).
Ummmm churros con chocolate. Absolutely incredible. I have no words besides YUM.
Columbus Monument. Not really significant but I love the blue sky. In fact, I just really loved how Spain was sunny and warm all the time. The rest of the world should pay attention to that.
The Barcelona harbor. Not quite as impressive as the yachts in the French Riviera, but oh well.
I also liked the Fruit and Flower Market in Nice better than the random flower stands in La Rambla. BUT. You couldn't buy live chickens in Nice, so one point to Barcelona.
Most of our sightseeing really consisted of Gaudi works- this crazy architect whom Barcelona is obsessed with. Our first stop: Sagrada Familia, a church that has been under construction for over 100 years. It was originally designed by Gaudi and work has continued since his death in the early 20th century.
Entrance to Sagrada Familia. This will be the coolest church of all time if it ever gets finished. And I hope it does. While I'm still alive, please.
Stained glass inside.
Nothing special, really. Just the ceiling of the church. I maintain I would never pay attention if I went to church there because I would be too busy looking around the building.
Gaudi used a hanging model in order to get the arches of the church just right. This model was crazy, all these little tiny chains with hundreds of small sandbags attached.
Outside, very very far away from the church, trying to get a picture of the entire thing. Which wasn't really possible.
Walking along, we pass Casa Mila, an aparment building designed by Gaudi. To be revisited at a later time.
There's this park in Montjuic where a) there are great views of the city (its on top of a massive hill) and b) there are all the old Olympic stadiums from 1992. So here's a picture combining both. A view of the city through the gates of the swimming pool.
Giant wall of deliciousness in La Boqueria market. I wanted to eat all of those gummies. And, of course it's the first stall you see when you enter La Boqueria. Torture.
Inside Casa Mila
Attic of the apartment building, which is now kind of a museum about Gaudi and what sort of things influenced his design.
Up on the roof. A magical, magical candyland where I just wanted to play.
Gaudi part 3: Parc Guell. (Really, my trip to Barcelona was just a sightseeing tour of Gaudi works. Which was wonderful)
The site of the final catwalk battle between Caridee and Melrose for all you America's Next Top Model Fans.
This turned out like a cheesy, senior portrait type thing. But it was in Barcelona. In Parc Guell. So obviously way cooler than any senior portrait.
Hall of 100 Columns. The columns on the outer perimeter of this place lean in to support the huge terrace on top.
Gaudi-eriffic ceiling of the hall.
Roar. Dragon.
More candyland type buildings in Parc Guell. Gaudi is just a delight.
One final look. (With my weird, almost class picture of this group of students sitting at the base).
Ummmm churros con chocolate. Absolutely incredible. I have no words besides YUM.
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