A few random street shots…
while walking through the Barri Gotti (Gothic Quarter), we came upon this wedding reception.
these for-rent red bicycles were everywhere
the building fronts were so, well, european (for lack of a better word)
a clothes rack in the apartments across from us
peering down from the apartment
bicycles in high places
On the plane to Spain, I read that there are sometimes nighttime concerts at La Pedrera, one of my favorite places from my previous Barcelona trip.
After asking around, we got tickets for “Noches de verano en La Pedrera.” The musician that night was Marc Ayza - he & his band were fabulous.
All & all, it was just a wonderful experience: great music & good cava in the surreal surroundings of Gaudi’s La Pedrera rooftop.
ark Guell is Gaudi’s outdoor barcelona park. It’s relaxing, picturesque… and a great place for a pitcher of sangria.
barcelona skyline from the top of the park. (see the large version.)
the main part of the park
dragon
euro smiles
mosaic
there goes the bride
ready for my sangria!
On Thursday, I leave for a week and a half vacation to Spain. This will be my first "first world" international vacation in a while… (Actually since I went to Barcelona & Prague four and half years ago. )
I’m looking forward to simply relaxing and enjoying the beauty (and wine) of Spain. On the other hand, I’m so NOT looking forward to the dollar <-> euro exchange rate.
The plan is split time between Barcelona and San Sebastian, with a side trip to see the Guggenheim in Bilbao.
I’m also making planning on taking a lot of pictures. :)
However, I’ve got a new resolution to take my time post-processing them when I get back. I usually just rush through it, and end up getting burnt out on. So, expect a long trickle of Spanish Photography!
Quick Facts:
While I was in Florida. I was able to see some of the local sites in Orlando & Miami.
Here are a few of the photos.
my first time at Disney World. i have to say, I like Disneyland better.
balloons on main street
princess for the day
waiting for tea cups
finally, a day at the beach: my feet in miami.
the great art deco sign at the park central hotel
rooftop party
me = tan = success