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    • Carl & Hollie's Camino
      Day 3

      Barcelona 2.5

      August 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Last night we went to the flamenco show which was amazing. The guitarist was so gifted as well as the dancers.
      Today is extreme with the heat 36 degrees that felt like 38.
      This morning we visited Park Guell in the hills above the city.
      We visited the markets and sampled some of the food.
      Rod and I visited the maritime museum and stopped for a cold drink "nudge nudge" on the way back to the hotel.      Read more

    • TravelerEurope 2022
      Day 10

      Casa Batllo - Goudi Part 1

      August 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      Today we started the morning at the Casa Batllo. AMAZING. This structure was built and designed by Goudi. The premise of Goudi's work revolved around nature and everything flowing. So nothing was really symmetrical and everything flowed. The outside and inside of the building was lined with glass that was recycled from other purposes (zoom into the picture from the outside...you'll be surprised! Goudi was also the first of his time to reuse material). This building had two stairwells in the inside which made me think of the sea because of how blue they were and the flow upwards. All of the windows allowed for natural lighting and airflow. To add, even the doors shape was asymmetrical around the edges and the stairwell railing was like a spine of a creature. Finally, the ceilings were never just ceilings they would have some sort of design and much were decorated with gold leaflets. So many fine details and truly spectacular!Read more

    • Sellers Round-the-World Trip
      Day 147

      Gaudi and Pickpockets in Barcelona

      May 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

      Oh Barcelona- last time I was here was in 1996. I have such amazing memories being here, visiting with my mom, for a few days. We walked everywhere, had delicious tapas, and had so much fun!

      This has been different - we’re so tired and ready to go home. That said, Barcelona is an amazing city.

      Some of the positives of Barcelona:

      - seeing everything Gaudi like Sagrada Familia and his house. His architecture - well…I can’t even put it into words - you just have to experience his art and think about his mind worked.

      - watching a swing band at the roof of Casa Batllò with the girls at night.

      - tapas to me were a huge treat; girls not huge on Iberian ham and seafood. I enjoyed it all!

      Main negative:
      I got pickpocketed the first time I let down my guard this entire trip! Someone stole my phone while at a very busy store - I didn’t even know until a security guard told me he saw a couple follow me in the store on security cameras and the woman took the phone and passed it off to the man. They got arrested and I got my phone back - hallelujah!

      Humbling experience to have travelled around the world and 2 days before I come home to get pickpocketed…hey! That’s part of the experience though right??

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      We leave in the AM and will be traveling for about 24 hours to get back home. We can’t wait. This has been an adventure of a lifetime…and more than anything I’m so grateful that both Brian and I got to spend so much time with our girls. They are such special human beings and I know that we won’t get this opportunity probably ever again to spend this much time with them. They’re growing up so quickly and it’s been beautiful to watch!

      I hope that these experience will continue to shift and shape their uniqueness in this world; I hope they see that life goes on whether we like it or not; that there are always different ways to look at life, people, cultures, foods, love, and even a landscape. The world can be raw, beautiful, unique, harsh, and comforting all at the same time. It’s kind of how I feel about Gaudi’s work.

      We just need to continue to shift our perspective a bit, realize we will always be learning, and we have to be open to continuing to grow as human beings.

      This is my last post from the Sellers Family Round-The-World trip! Sellers girls out ❤️ we can’t wait to be home with Brian and the doggies.      Read more

    • TravelerSabbatical
      Day 71

      Casa Battlo

      April 11 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Ich habe für 11.45 Uhr für stolze 33 € ein Ticket für Casa Battlo erstanden und stehe trotzdem in der Schlange... Aber dann bin ich doch schnell drin. Ich habe etwas Respekt davor, wie voll es drinnen sein wird - und stellenweise ist es auch ein ganz schönes Geschiebe! Umso stolzer bin ich auf die Fotos ohne Leute, die auch Teile des Bodens und der Wände zeigen 😂. Der Audioguide ist eher überflüssig - er beschreibt fast ausschließlich in kitschige Art, was man sehen kann. Die lassen teilweise tatsächlich das Haus selbst sprechen 😂.
      Und es gibt tatsächlich noch Bereiche, die für die VIP-Touris mit dem Gold-Ticket reserviert sind. Wieviel das Foto auf den Balkon kosten würde, frage ich gar nicht erst 😉.
      Auf der Dachterrasse überrascht mich eine Bar, die aber leider keinen Kaffee anbietet. Wo ich meinen inbegriffenen Cava herbekomme, wissen sie auch nicht. Naja, dafür ist es mir eh noch zu früh. Stattdessen gönne ich mir danach in einer Fußgängerzone im Sonnenschein das Mittagsmenü mit Pilzkroketten, Paella, Getränk und Kaffee.      Read more

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    • TravelerFirst European Adventure SPAIN
      1
      Day 2

      Barcelona Day 1

      April 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Landed safely in Barcelona, where we never thought we’d make it after our first European flight experience. It was rough to say the least. Our hotel welcomed us with an upgraded room and some cava although we just were looking to shower and take a quick nap at this point. We got ready and headed down Las Ramblas, extensive shops and street vendors selling theirs “designer and luxury” brands of purses, belts, etc. Kyle was way too nervous about the pick pocketing he would not stop sweating. We made it to La Mercado Boqueria - AMAZING! The stands, fruit, seafood, tapas, and pastries were some of the most fresh. We had an aperol (first of many) with some tapas which included what Kyle would say was the best shrimp of his life. I was in love with the patatas bravas. We grabbed a sangria pitcher just outside the market and then headed towards our hotel, which seems to be a popular area. Neither of us realized it’d be a little colder than expected so we made a trip to ZARA for some jackets and sweatshirts. Enjoyed the view on our rooftop bar at the hotel and then went for more tapas (especially patatas bravas) shared a bottle of wine and then to bed! Early night and lots of sleep to catch up on!!!Read more

    • TravelerPuglia, Sicily via Barcelona
      Day 2

      A Day in Singapore

      September 5, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Nespresso in the room, followed by Fort Canning breakfast with the highlights being papaya, goats cheese, eggs benedict, crispy bacon and coffee. Another swim in our warm pool, then excellent one hour tour of Battlebox just steps away from the hotel.
      Gardens by the Bay were great - very inspiring lush tropical plants, orchids of all types. Cassis and tangerine cocktail at Cafe Fennell surrounded by fragrant herbs, raddish, spinach.
      Walked in 32 degrees heat and humidity to Marina Bay Sands. The height was easier to deal with during the day so was reasonably relaxed with another Singapore Sling.
      Back in time for the hotel wine and canape hour, then chicken rice in the hotel.
      Taxi to airport for what was a reasonably easy 13 hour flight to Barcelona.      Read more

    • Eine Runde Honeymoon
      Day 1

      Hostal Centric

      October 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      Wir sind gut in Katalonien angekommen und haben den Bus nach Barcelona genommen. Auf dem Weg weder brennende Autos, noch Barrikaden gesehen... Aber wahrscheinlich ändert sich das heute Abend. Wir sind auf jeden Fall gespannt.Read more

    • TravelerBarcelona im Februar
      Day 2

      Auf den Spuren von Antoni Gaudí

      February 13, 2020 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      Zuerst schauen wir uns "Casa Batllo" an, eigentlich mehr oder weniger, weil wir eh grad in der Nähe waren. Danach machen wir uns auf den Weg zur Sagrada Família. Eine Basilika, die 1882 begonnen und 2026 zum 100. Todestag von Gaudí fertiggestellt werden soll. Ich muss gestehen, dass ich mich im Vorfeld bei Google informiert habe und nicht verstanden habe warum diese Bauten so gefeiert werden. Aber wenn man erstmal davor steht ist man durchaus beeindruckt vom Farbspiel, den Formen und den Details.Read more

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    • TravelerBarcelona im Februar
      Day 2

      Antoni Gaudí 2

      February 13, 2020 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      Von der Sagrada Família gehen wir zufuß zum Park Güell auch dieser ist von Gaudí entworfen worden. Wirklich wunderschön und beeindruckend, nicht umsonst ist es die zweitgrößte Sehenswürdigkeit in Barcelona. Der Hinweg war wirklich sehr anstrengend, weil es kontinuierlich bergauf geht, aber nach etwas mehr als einer halben Stunde erreichen wir den Park,es hat sich definitiv gelohnt.Read more

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    • TravelerBarcelona im Februar
      Day 3

      Einmal Me(h)er bitte

      February 14, 2020 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Wir starten mit Poké in den Tag. Im Anschluss machen wir uns auf den Weg zum Meer. Das Wetter ist wieder sehr angenehm, der Strand und die Promenade allerdings nicht so der Hit. Liegt vielleicht auch an der Jahreszeit.Read more

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    Eixample, Eixample de Barcelona, Εσάμπλε, Distrito del Ensanche, EixampleBCN-projecteRovira.jpg|250px|miniatyr|höger|'''Antonio Rovira i Trias stadsplan'''., אישמפלה, アシャンプラ, Distrikt Ensanche, Districte de lEixample, Eixample distritu, Эшампле, Ашямпла, 扩展区

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