Basilica And Shopping

Today is another beautiful day out. I haven't mentioned it but we have lucked out with the weather. Sunny with a temperature of around 20 C. (68 F). It feels warmer with the sun. It makes for walking through the streets even nicer.
Today we went to the Cathedral of Barcelona. The first Cathedral was recorded as early as 599 AD. The present construction was started in 1288 after the previous one was burnt down. It was finished in the mid-15th century. It has 3 different types of construction. The center of the cathedral was built first with the two aisles complete about 100 years later the cloister was finished in 1448. The facade was started at the end of the 19th century with it being complete in 1913.

The cathedral is not as large or grand as others I've been to but the archetechure and stained glass are marvelous.

After the self guided tour we went meandering the streets back. I found a purse shop and picked up a new leather purse.

We check out a few more stops before my tummy troubles started again. Back to the hotel for me. Laura continued on with her shopping and browsing. I clocked 8500 steps today, so that was good.

Laura being the wonderful travel.biddy that she is; picked up dinner for us back at the hotel.

I forgot to mention that in Barcelona they have these public washrooms in various places. They are free to the public and reasonably clean. (At least the one I stopped in was). Good for when you just 'Have To Go', just bring your own toilet paper or tissues.Read more