Barcelona we have arrived!

Hello from Barcelona!
After a flight delay at Heathrow we finally arrived at our hotel at 2am 😳😳 We are an hour ahead here.
We grabbed a bottle of coke at the airport in case Ian needs it -Читать далее
Rain!! 😳

After our late arrival, we decided to take it easy this morning, we got as far as the hotel entrance and discovered torrential rain! The road was also closed for a parade as today is the National DayЧитать далее
Palau de la Musica Catalonia

This was one place I hoped we would go to, but hadn’t booked. We were lucky enough to arrive just in time for a guided tour of this stunning concert hall, which was only a few minutes from our hotelЧитать далее
Sagrada Familia

The rain finally stopped at 2pm, by which time we had taken the metro to Sagrada Familia and found a spot to shelter and have lunch before our tour of the famous church.
More stunning architecture,Читать далее
Wandering!

After a well earned ice cream pit stop, we meandered up Gaudí Avenue, came across hospital Sant Pau, designed by the same architect as the music hall. We didn’t go in but the building was anotherЧитать далее
Monserrat Monestary

We took a trip to the monestary in the Monserrat mountain (translates to serrated mountain) , about an hour’s drive inland from Barcelona. Stunning scenery, the monastery is built into the mountain,Читать далее
Montjuic Castle and cable car

After a well earned rest, we ventured out to the funicular and cable car up to Montjuic castle, great views across Barcelona, luckily despite the cloudy skies no rain! A much needed pit stop at theЧитать далее
Casa Batllo

Early entrance to another stunning Gaudi project, this one where he was given free rein to design both the external & interior building. A very unusual but beautiful place, we had an audio tour ofЧитать далее
Casa Mila/La Pedrera & Gothic Quarter

We meandered to another Gaudi project Casa Mila or more famously known as La Pedrera (quarry stone) we just had a look at the building then went into the cafe for a break, there were views into theЧитать далее
Barcelonetta Beach & rain & food!

Barcelonetta beach, a couple of beach gyms, lots of places to eat, not as pretty in the cloud & rain! We did have a lovely meal at Honest Greens & met a very cute puppy.
After an ice cream, wanderЧитать далее
Park Guell

Got a taxi to Park Guell, it’s at the top of a very long hill & after several messages from our tour guide about going to the wrong meeting place we took the safe option!
Another Gaudi design,Читать далее
Lunch & Casa Vicens

After a brilliant time at the park, we walked to Casa Vicens, the very first Gaudi designed house, another beautiful example.
We then stopped at a tiny place, Coco Social House, as recommended byЧитать далее
Placa d’Espanya & the Olympic Stadium

Placa d’Espanya was undergoing a lot of work, the famous Montjuic Fountains are also under renovation, so first impressions a little underwhelming,
We walked past the Arenas de Barcelona the oldЧитать далее
Wandering the gothic part 1

We had a few hours to kill before our flight so went to a few places we had yet to see, firstly a proper look at the outside of the Cathedral of Barcelona, impressive from the entrance, then to PonteЧитать далее
Wandering the Gothic Quarter part 2

Finally the Arc de Triomf designed as the entrance for the 1888 Barcelona world fair, another impressive sight.
Then a spot of lunch and back to our hotel.
We thoroughly enjoyed Barcelona, we feltЧитать далее
ПутешественникHave a great time.
ПутешественникThank you ☺️
ПутешественникEnjoy! It's a fabulous city 😊. I expect Scott will love it too 🤣
ПутешественникHaha 😆😆