On recommendation from Michelle & Steve, Georgina Mark and I went to a Flamenco dancing show. It was in a very intimate space which provided us all with close seating to the slightly elevated stage. It was incredibly energetic with lots of passionate dancing by both the men and the women.
This morning was a visit to Parc Guell. This was by far the busiest tourist type area. Its set on a hill in the outskirts of the city giving great views to the see. Alas today the smog was quite bad and visibility was limited.It is yet another construction designed by Antoni Gaudi who also lived in the park for the last 20 years of his life.
This mosaic lizard has been replicated in many sizes and can be purchased at endless tourist shops throughout the city.
It was quite hot outside and the temp seemed about 5C more in the park than it did in the city. This cave type construction was very cool and I can imagine is a great place to linger in the summer.
Atop the cave type construction is this large public area for viewing the city. There is this incredible seating wrapping around the whole space. The mosaics on it are beautiful and the shape to sit on was perfectly supportive. It was also cool to sit on, so again in summer would be great.Tonight is our last night in Barcelona. We are not planning a big night as we all have to head in different directions in the morning.
For Mark it is early train to Madrid, then directly to the airport for his flight home.
Georgina will also train to Madrid though later in the day. She will then take her organised tour through southern Spain.
I am flying to Switzerland to spend 3 nights with Gianina and Christian in their home in Sottens. From there I will meet Michelle and Steve in Cork, Ireland for a week. They are heading straight to Ireland tomorrow.
Mark is a little melancholy with the idea of heading back to work. I am a bit jealous though that he will be seeing our kids very soon.
We are having a fun and varied holiday but look forward to seeing you all very soon to catch up on your news.
xD&M
3 comments:
Seems like Barcelona is pretty damn interesting...thanks for snaps and commentary. looking forward to all the individual next installments. Thanks for the efforts. love Mar-Mary
How sad that Mark's dream trip has now come to an end....he's waited for it for so long!! Have to plan the 60th, now Mark...what might it be?? Sounds like you have all had a fantastic time in Barcelona...what with the gorgeous buildings & mosaics, the beers & wines, & all that yummy spanish food...particularly the tapas! But as they say, all good things must come to an end....so now it's onward for some of the crew & homeward for others!! Love to all...stay safe
At last I have a computer, having lost last one on the day Georgina and Lucas left. I haven't been able to 'sight ' all your spots but have really enjoyed pics and news. M-Mary was sooo good, took me to the depot a couple of times to see pics and read.
borrowed Bede's OLD, VERY OLD lap top, but it kept scrolling down, or not at all......not used to the 'finger' mouse! Hope Suisse was a good break for you, they would love having you too. Enjoy Ireland, read ther have been a few riots, I think they were something to do with the English/ catholic Please tell Michelle and Steve we have enjoyed their 'epistles' too. Mark will be glad to have a few days before WORK.
what wonderful times you have had together. Travel safely, big hug and missing you too.God Bless Mum and Dad.
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