Park Guell

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!

Spain!

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.  …