We went to Spain for our main holiday this year.
We stayed in a campsite, about 1h30min south of Barcelona, in a coastal town called Salou (map)
It was a long awaited and very needed break for both of us, so quite a lot of what we did was relax, read books, and stop to watch the world go by for a bit.
we did do some sight seeing: the nearby Roman town of Tarragona had a Medieval market on when we went which was very nice of them. Along with the foods stuffs (smelly cheeses, herbs and spices and smelly smoked meats)and craft items, there was a falconer with an impressive collection of eagles, hawks and even an owl! One of the hawks flew past me so close I could feel the air movement. It came from behind me too so it was a bit of a shock!
Also saw ruins of an amphitheater (spelling issues... sorry if its wrong). Also some cool street art: a big mural and some black and white stencil people having a party in a half knocked down building. Click on the picture for an album of the day.
One of the main reasons for going to where we went was so that we could visit Barcelona. After an early start and a train ride, we hopped on the metro to find Gaudi buildings. Almost as soon as we got out we found some! That Gaudi fella was mad! But I think we need more mad architects like him... Though it would be a very brave town planned that would give permission to build I would expect... Anyway, click the pics further down to see what I mean.
Had to go see the Sacrada Familia. This Modern Day catherdral, designed by Gaudi has been under construction for over a hundred years, and wont be finished till 2028! Its already HUDGE! Very impressive. Would have liked to go inside but the cost was a little steep... An other time.
Next stop, Gaudi's Park Guell, via some outdoor escalator, that were working thankfully! That was a magical place. Had our lunch there, and although we were surrounded by other tourists, we felt relaxed. I think the sunny weather helped!
Finished the day by wondering arround the older, Gothic part of Barcelona. through narrow roads, past expencive clothes shops and into squares. stoped in front of the gothic cathedral. A very good saxofonist was busking, making very good use of the accoutics of the place. Magic.
La Rambla was full of people. I'm glad we were not there in the middle of summer. It would have been impossible! wandered into a great undercover market. you could get anything in there! great displays! I guess that is why they don't have so many supermakets there!
picture of Barcelona:
We were shattered by the time we got home. The next day, nothing much happend. :)
We did visit a few other places, but most of the rest of the time, we spent resting.
to finish of, here are pictures of an evening strol and sunset.
2018-12-20
6 years ago