Greetings again from Barcelona,
Because she was not with us yesterday, Kathleen and I took a tour of Sagrada Familia today. I enjoyed it just as much today as yesterday. I’ve had the good fortune of seeing other grand churches but I don’t think I have ever been at a loss for words to describe one. It’s bizarre for the amount of carvings on the outside of the building but they are wonderfully done. The light and the stained class inside of the church is mind blowing. The size is hard to comprehend. Here are a few more photos from todays visit.
Some other members of our group of seven walked to a vintage market called dels encants this morning for some shopping but we all gathered back at the house for lunch around two.
After lunch it was off to Casa Batllo in the heart of Barcelona, a home designed by Gaudi. The man certainly had a vision. Truthfully when I see some of the things he has created I’m reminded of Whoville when the Grinch stole Christmas. Here is a photo.
From Casa Batllo we walked to La Ramblas. La Ramblas is an iconic walkway in central Barcelona, stretching about three quarters of a mile from Plaza Cataluña to the water. Along our stroll we stopped in at the famous La Boqueria market.
Our timing was perfect as we ducked into a roofed cafe for two pitchers of sangria the rain began. When the sun came out we continued down to the water.
We returned to our apartment and Ali made us a wonderfully delicious pasta dinner. It was another good day.
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