A Rooftop Swim
July 7, 2012 1 Comment
After a long walk.
Basílica de la Sagrada Familia
July 7, 2012
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- The Passion Facade and some of the towers.
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- Some of the last day of Jesus as portrayed at Sagrada Familia.
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- Jesus portrayed alone at the entrance of Sagrada Familia.
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- Inside La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
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- Inside Sagrada Familia.
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- Roof detail at La Sagrada Familia.
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- Barcelona & the Mediterranean Sea.
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- Sydney & Kim up in the towers of La Sagrada Familia. The moon is rising, can you find it?
Jet lag gives one peculiar hours especially when arriving at your first destination. Last night we were up late and slept in a bit which had the odd affect of putting us on the same timing as the locals, a good thing.
We did see today the highlight of this trip and perhaps a top visit in the many places we have been, Basílica de la Sagrada Familia (English: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family). Started in 1882 it is still under construction and is not expected to be completed for another 16 to 18 year. Famed Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudi became involved a few years after the project was started and gave it its truly unique design. Easily one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen, I will let the pictures do the talking but they do not do the building justice. Nice to see the beauty that belief can inspire.
The Casa Fuster continues to be great place to stay but it has the fussiest Wi-Fis I have had to deal with. Must be in the right place at the right height so lest you think the rabbit ears on the old TVs are gone it has returned in a new form… Resurrection of a form.
Midnight In Barcelona
July 5, 2012
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- Landfall near Cherbourg
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- Sydney in her ‘compartment’.
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- Hotel Casa Fuster
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- Casa Batlló
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- Sydney learning how to preserve wine.
A little nod to Mr. Allen, after a bite and a nap it was time for a walk-about. Since we are all dragging a little we got out late in the evening which is perfect in Barcelona. Thursdays is Jazz Night at Café Vienés, the hotel lobby bar so the joint was jumping when we when down. The band tonight was Biel Ballester Gypsy Trio who were featured in Woody Allen’s movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Tight group, wonderful to hear even for a few minutes.
Time to wander. One of the reasons we are here is to see buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí and a warm Mediterranean night made for a pleasant stroll to see the few that are near the hotel. Barcelona has some architecture we have seen on our trips, many riches for the eyes. Then it was time for some ‘refreshments’ then back to the hotel. The Casa Fuster is in line with the rich architecture of Barcelona with a great staff. At least so far. 🙂 Recommended.
One last mention on the flight over, again we were lucky. We managed to move upstairs on the flight which had space for 60 but was less than half full. Everyone was able to spread out and Sydney had a row to herself. She was reluctant at first to not sit with us until we told her she could have three tvs to herself. That sold her. Yup, thats parenting for you….
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