Sights in Barcelona

Barcelona is filled with examples of Modernista architecture, and Antoni Gaudi is probably the most famous architect. Examples of his work can be found all over the city. Other architects left their fingerprints as well though and the result is a city filled with interesting buildings and details.

We spent a good deal of time walking in Barcelona, and came across this arch. Kind of reminds you of another famous arch, doesn't it?

Interesting and elaborate chimney's
characterize Gaudi's work.

Arc de Triomf

The Barcelona Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. The cathedral is dedicated to Eulalia, a young girl who was said to have been martyred in Barcelona during the time of the Roman rule. 13 white geese are kept in the cloister here in honor of St. Eulalia who was 13 years old when martyred.

On Sunday Scott and I received an email from Andrew, our tapas tour guide, telling us of a festival going on in the city. We decided to go and have a look, and arrived just in time for a parade.

As you can probably tell from the way the people in these photos are dressed, it was not particularly warm in Barcelona. Barcelona is spread out along the Mediterranean Sea, however, and does have some beautiful beaches. We took these photos from our hotel room window, which overlooked the beach and the city of Barcelona beyond.

All too soon our long weekend was over. Scott headed to our home in Cumbria whilst I journeyed across the sea for a brief stop in our home in America. I was away for about 2 weeks and I was lucky enough to get to visit with all of our children! I arrived back in England to more record setting cold with plenty of moisture to go with it. As we headed into late March, we were looking forward to our next adventure.