barcelona – Living the Journey

Barcelona – the last day

I overslept!! I had meant to get out early with the camera to capture the little passageways before the crowds arrived but had not gone to bed as early as usual and I didn’t wake until after 8.00a.m. so by the time I got out it was a bit busier than planned but still fairlyContinue reading “Barcelona – the last day”

Barcelona – Day Six

This was the day my Australian friends were leaving so I wanted to spend some time with them but neither hold them up nor waste time hanging around when there was still a lot I hadn’t seen. We agreed to meet for lunch leaving me the morning and latter part of the afternoon to seeContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Six”

Barcelona – Day Five

This was the day my real Gaudi experience began and I was introduced to some of the concepts which underlie his work. I will never again think of Antoni Gaudi as just some weird Spanish artist! We decided taxi would be the easiest means of transport and I was surprised it cost less than IContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Five”

Barcelona – Day Four

Writing that heading makes me feel I should be writing a lot more than I have done and yet, every day has been filled! Day Four was a Sunday on which Barcelona was not only hosting the Americas’ Cup and a cycle race a political rally was also interfering with traffic flow. A catamaran cruiseContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Four”

Barcelona – Day Three

As I write I’m halfway through Day Five and Day Three already seems a lifetime away! So here’s hoping the highlights come pouring back to my mind as I write. This was the day we hopped-on, hopped off, but most of the time we sat on and enjoyed the sights of Barcelona without having toContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Three”

Barcelona – Day Two

It didn’t take long to fall asleep that first night and I probably slept longer than the rest of the week put together so I woke refreshed and raring to go out and find out more about this fascinating city. I hadn’t booked a hotel breakfast but had spotted a cute little croissanterie a fewContinue reading “Barcelona – Day Two”

Barcelona – Day One

Being ready for my faithful and uncomplaining chauffeur and his companion by 6.00a.m. was something of a feat as Wednesday had been a long day and the packing wasn’t done until almost midnight. I may have had two hours’ sleep but was probably running on adrenaline until I finally fell asleep at the end ofContinue reading “Barcelona – Day One”