Barcelona, Spain has a certain energy. A fresh, fun, and exciting spirit! Arriving by train from Madrid (a 3-hr. trip), my traveling companion and I dropped our luggage at the hotel and began walking. First along the waterfront…
Then we found a park with–of course–a fountain and magnificent statutes.
Heading towards the “Gothic” area…we saw “Street Art”…
Fun shops…
That’s me in the window…acting silly!!
Colorful veggies, fruits, bread and candy…a true Farmer’s Market!
No visit to Barcelona would be complete without viewing some of Antoni Gaudi‘s architecture. I love his whimsical style!
The famous Sagrada Familia’s completion is planned for 2026…the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death. He designed it to have 18 towers, 12 for the 12 apostles, 4 for the 4 evangelists, one for Mary and one for Jesus.
In 1926 Gaudí was hit by a tram. Because of his ragged attire and empty pockets, many cab drivers refused to pick him up for fear that he would be unable to pay the fare. He was eventually taken to a paupers’ hospital in Barcelona. Nobody recognized the injured artist until his friends found him the next day. When they tried to move him into a nicer hospital, Gaudí refused, reportedly saying “I belong here among the poor.” He died three days later and was buried in the midst of Sagrada Família.
I know this isn’t a very good photo…but it’s so tall…hard to fit it all in, so I’m only showing a small portion…
Tomorrow we’ll enjoy “bare buns” in Barcelona. Oh, and thanks so much for reading!
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Excellent tour! Love that fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella…
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Thanks Dan! Hope your day is great!
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I so want to go here one day! Almost made it this year but things changed. Great photos!
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Hope you’re able to go soon! Thanks!
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I so want to go there! Great photos!
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Thank you so much…I hope you are able to visit soon!
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I am just BURSTING to go to Barcelona!
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It is wonderful!
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This is exactly why I loved Barca so much,it has it all: great food, nice people and lovely cultural parties almost every week!. Thanks for the pictures, they remind me of a great time!
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You’re very welcome…thanks for stopping by!
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Barcelona is one of my favourite cities to visit. The gorgeous Gaudí architecture (Casa Batlló is my dream house); people watching on Las Ramblas or in Parc Güell; shopping in La Boqueria; tapas bars in the Barri Gòtic. I want to go back again and again.
Take the book Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, and sit in the cemetery at Montjuïc to read and soak in the atmosphere.
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Thanks Vicky! I can sense your love of Barcelona!!
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You had me at “bare buns”. And that fountain and golden statue look exactly like my back yard. eery!
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Really…or are you just joking? I can be naive.
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Yes you can be.
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Me encanta el arte de Guadi! It’s been 6 years since I was in Barcelona and had practically forgotten about that trip. Thanks so much for the post – brought back some great memories!!
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You’re welcome Kristin!
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What a wonderful post. I love Barcelona, although I have been there only once. I love especially Your photo from Sacrada Familia. Awesome.
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That’s nice you were able to visit at least once!
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The architecture of Barcelona is amazingly diverse. I especially love the Sagrada Familia. Good photo. They sure don’t make buildings like they used to.
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Thanks for stopping by!!
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I loved Spain when I was there. Missed Barcelona, but was in Alicante. Close by and similar. That’s a fabulous photo of the tall building. Very colourful blog with all the fruit and vegetable markets. You’ve given us a really good sense of the character of Barcelona.
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Thank you!!
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I spent a week living and eating here like a champion with a local family. We drank more than the Irish and smoked more than a Jamaican. Love this town
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I had less than two days, so I’d love to go back!
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you must and let me know when you do as I will send you to a seriously great restaurant 🙂
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Hi,
What a fabulous walk, and that fountain is just really magnificent, what a beautiful area. 🙂
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Thanks Margaret!!
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What great pictures! I love those of the alley/street areas, that has always been fascinating to me. Thank you for posting!
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You’re welcome…and thanks for commenting!
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You are most welcome! 🙂
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You’re very welcome!!
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Hey Lady!
LOVE the photos, as usual 😉 Also wanted to let you know I’m nominating you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. It should be on my blog later today. 🙂
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You’re so sweet! Thank you…and you know I think you’re awesome. A strong, independent role model for other young women!!
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I enjoyed Spain, but haven’t been to Barcelona … and now I crave a visit … and I love the narrow streets throughout Europe!
Pardon the plug, but since you enjoy travel, photography, and the outdoors, I had to make sure you saw this post.
I look forward to your next post!
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Thanks Frank–I took a look…and loved it. Very beautiful! Thanks for posting. Hope your day is blessed! ~Sherry~
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🙂 …. just waiting for more Barcelona.
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So Fantastic! I just loved that, wonderful pictures. I felt like I was there, it took me awhile to see you standing in the window. It was a bit like looking for waldo. :+)
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That’s funny…”looking for Sherry”!
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I’m surprised it took me so long to find you. :+) I see you have Glacier Park on your Trip map. Have you been there or are you planning a Trip?
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I did go to Glacier back in 2006. It was amazing! One of the hikes I did was 10 miles round trip to a glacier fed lake that was gorgeous! Are you planning a trip?
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I use to live in the Glacier Park area. My husband recently got a teaching job in Certral Montana. We will be going back for the Summer. I’ve lived in the Glacier Park area for over 16 years. I agree it is gorgeous seeing pictures of the park is why I moved to Montana all by myself it was my Grand Adventure.
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Wow…that does sound adventurous – moving there by yourself!
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I think it was my biggest Adventure so far. I came here I never had been to Montana. I had no work lined up and no house. Within a week I had a job and a cute little studio. I think the Angels must have been smiling on me at the time as I was probably a bit naive.:+)
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🙂
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Thanks I look forward to following your Blog and enjoying your writting and pictures! Your Blog is a Delight and your Adventures are inspiring. I’m close to turning the Big 50 any minute now. :+) Well almost any minute. Thanks for chatting with me. That was fun.
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Happy B-day!!
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Thanks! :+)
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Thanks for supplying great memories of my time in Barcelona; what a beautiful city! As usual your pictures captured it well.
Take Care,
Chris
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Hi Chris–You’re welcome. Hope things are going well with you and your friend! Sending peace – Sherry
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Thank you for taking me along for a lovely stroll 🙂
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I’m glad you could come with me!!
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I loved Barcelona!
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It’s hard not to love Barcelona!!
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I love the Architecture, especially that palace with the fountains and your 2nd to last shot … those balconies and roof lines are oozing with character. Nice shots!.
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Thank you very much!!
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You are welcome! 🙂
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i LOVE barcelona. i lived there for 2 months and fell in love with it. your pics are great!
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I bet that was a great time! Thanks!!
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I love all the colors! It looks like a vibrant fun city…..I want to go!!
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That’s one of the things I loved too…the color!
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Glad you liked my city 🙂
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I loved your City!!
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Ah, Barcelona. I’ve been there a couple times. Heaven.
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Yes…it is!
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You didn’t see the stall that sells insects then? LOL!! Once again, a lovely little account of one of my favourite places – pity it’s so far away! So, when you coming to Almería then? 🙂
Best wishes….
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I didn’t see insects for sale. That’s surprising for Spain. I’ve been thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago…perhaps I could stop in Almeria first!
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The things I get to see through your eyes.
Thank you.
M
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You’re very welcome Michelle! Hope you have a blessed day!
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It’s nice to see your pics and recognize the places u took pictures of 🙂 As usual, great post, great pics 🙂
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Thanks for reading!
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. Barcelona has been beckoning to me for the last couple of years.
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Hope you get there!
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I love Barcelona!
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Me too!!
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