Barcelona would have to be the most vibrant city marketed for tourists, with large side walk areas, street artists of all kinds, stalls, an array of cafes and restaurants, and people strolling around till late at night. The metro would be the best that I have seen in a city, well signposted, clean, and foreigner friendly, with elevators and lifts for buggies and luggage, a good ticketing system and comfortable airconditioned trains to travel in. Cyclists, rollerbladers, runners, and walkers come out to make use of the waterside avenues and at this time of year in particular, the city is a hive of activity. I linked up with a free walking group called Discovery Tours (pay by tipping) where a local showed us the old city area (Bari Gotic) and gave some interesting insights, and a tour past some buildings in the new city area where there was an era of architectural competition (1880-1920's) and some amazing facts given about them as well. A great way to learn about a place that is interesting and cost effective!! Here are the works of Gaudi .....
Then out of the hustle and bustle to experience a little of mountain life, suck in clean air and marvel at the views up in the Pyrenees. So much more could be seen of this great mountain area that stretches over to the Atlantic coast and into France, so really all I managed at this point in time was a brief encounter with nature here by way of a mountain train and a magnificent walk back through the mountain pass. Peaceful, beautiful and so serene!
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| the ongoing construction of theSagrada Familia church showing the towers of the 12 apostles |
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| Sagrada Familia |
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| Casa Batllo |
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| Guell Park |
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| Guell Park |
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| La Pedera (Casa Milo) |
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| Fountain at de Montjuic |
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| Magic Fountain with music, colours and fountain sequences |
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| From the top of Castel de Montjuic in the park |
Then out of the hustle and bustle to experience a little of mountain life, suck in clean air and marvel at the views up in the Pyrenees. So much more could be seen of this great mountain area that stretches over to the Atlantic coast and into France, so really all I managed at this point in time was a brief encounter with nature here by way of a mountain train and a magnificent walk back through the mountain pass. Peaceful, beautiful and so serene!
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| Walk from Nuria to Querelbs |
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| mountain flora |
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| Through the trees to the river |
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| walkway by the river |
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| view over the valley |
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| Mountain view |
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| Outlook from Queralbs |
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| Streets of Queralbs |
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