Sagrada Familia

Had a bit of a lie in, to rest the leg….and also considered buying a roller bag to avoid lugging my rucksack 😱

Then on to the spectacular Sagrada Familia. What a place. Just an amazing structure, a veritable forest of columns inside.

Antoni Gaudi was in no rush to finish his work there: he considered God to be the client, and ensured enough of his plans were understood so that the work could be completed after his passing.

Speaking of which: such a sad death.
At the end, aged 73, he was so obsessed, he was living in the Cathedral. He was taking a daily walk for prayer and confession when he was struck by a tram. People who saw him assumed him to be a tramp, and he failed to get the immediate care he needed. Only recognised the following day, it was too late. Very sad end for a total genius.

We walked up one of the towers: the art of Gaudi is truly amazing, and it was a joy to spend some hours there.

Afterwards, we wandered on, choosing to dine at Honest Green, where a beautiful salad and roast cauliflower fed us well.

In the evening, we headed out to Ølgod, a fine brewpub offering flights of ales 🍻👍Read more