SpainCataloniaBarcelonaSagrada FamíliaPlaça de Gaudí41°24’13” N 2°10’31” E
March 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, commenced in 1883 and is expected to finally be finished in 2026. At first sight, it brought tears to my eyes. Tomorrow we will be touring the inside, standbyRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaSagrada FamíliaTemple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família41°24’14” N 2°10’28” E
March 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
The inside of the Sagrada Familia is truly breathtaking. Gaudi once said, “Nothing is invented; it’s written in nature.” His love of nature is apparent in what is known as “The Forest,”Read more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaSagrada FamíliaPlaça de la Sagrada Família41°24’10” N 2°10’24” E
March 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Last night we enjoyed a traditional tapas meal with our lovely niece, Sylvie, who attends school near Barcelona. It was a treat to spend some time with her and catch up! We strolled past both LaRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaEixample LeftLa Pedrera41°23’41” N 2°9’42” E
March 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Today we toured another Gaudi masterpiece, La Pedrera. Once again, Gaudi used nature as his muse from the spine of a whale to a butterfly’s wing. The rooftop terrace is guarded by warrior statuesRead more
SpainCataloniaBarcelonaGràciaTostadero Estudis41°24’12” N 2°9’3” E March 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Today we walked about 1.5 miles up to Park Güell. In 1900, when Gaudí started the build of this 30-acre park that overlooks Barcelona, he intended for it to be a prominent neighborhood. BuildingRead more
SpainAragonPeñalba41°30’52” N 0°0’8” E
March 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
We departed Barcelona via train and enjoyed seeing beautiful countryside on our way to Salamanca.
SpainCastille and LeónValverdónZorita41°2’25” N 5°45’27” W
March 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Hacienda Zorita is a stunning 16th Century Monastery turned Winery where we are spending a few days of wining and relaxing before we set out on our Camino journey. It is so beautiful and serene here,Read more
SpainCastille and LeónSalamancaAuditorio Municipal San Blas40°57’53” N 5°40’12” W
March 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Today we rented a car and drove from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela (four hours each way) to drop our excess luggage off to store while we walk the Camino. It was exciting to see several CaminoRead more
PortugalPortoSanto IldefonsoPortoMuseu Lab. Mineralógico e Geo. - Fac. Ciências41°8’48” N 8°36’54” W
April 16, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Though the Livraria Lello Bookstore in Porto was built in 1906, it has perhaps become more popular in recent years thanks to Harry Potter. Author, J.K. Rowling used to live in Porto and it is saidRead more
PortugalPortoGaiaBandeiraMuseo de Casa Senderman41°8’15” N 8°36’44” W
April 17, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
In 1926, the Portuguese Government announced that all Port Wine had to be stored within a small area of Vila Nova de Gaia, which is located just across the Douro River from Porto. Kevin and I took aRead more
