We were very excited for our first weekend trip in Europe - made possible by the Easter holiday schedule as only done in the commonwealth...a 4 day weekend the perfect opportunity to alight to the warmer end of the continent, if only slightly, we avoided freezing rain at least!We were amazed at how well contemporary design worked here - inside and out it was strikingly beautiful, tastefully done, well represented, and fitting just right... guided by our wallpaper guide and a few good maps we did the city right and had a great time!
A few highlights...
MACBA housed incredible contemporary installations - the pigeon race for Latvia was a favorite...
Santa Caterina Mercado - the most beautiful working market we've ever seen. Incredible produce, meats, whole pigs and legs of lamb...espresso bars serving locally sourced goods...absolutely delightfully modern...
Sagrada Familia...the most trippy Cathedral ever. Going to be incredible when finished, and already is in so many ways.... If you've never heard of Gaudi...look up his stuff:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaudi
The Doors to Casa Batillo, a residence by Gaudi:
Renting bikes and riding them around the city...
Frank Gehry's Fish, right outside our Hotel Arts:
Late dinners mean late breakfasts...
A bit cold at the beach. Not viewable from this shot is the 60 year old woman taking her top off right below the wall. That was a bit shocking...
We can't wait to go back!
