Our walk to Sagrada Familia brought us past the Marine Museum, Columbus Monument, a giant wooden lobster, and many more sights and vibrant colours. We walked through Park De La Ciutadella, where I saw my first orange trees. We entered the maze of side streets lined with restaurants, cafes within cobblestoned squares, old churches, souvenir…
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Barcelona, Spain – 4 km To Sagrada Familia
Our morning began with this fun post in the hotel’s lobby. Today’s adventure included a 4 km walk to Sagrada Familia, then enjoy a tour of this architectural wonder of the world. S, 🇪🇸
Barcelona, Spain – Christmas Lights At La Rambla
La Rambla is the most well-known street in central Barcelona. What we noticed were the many Christmas Decorations, yet the lack of traditional Christmas Markets usually found in European countries this time of year. Full Moon Its was a full moon evening. The full moon is located just before the church’s steeple. It was getting…
Barcelona, Spain – Exploring The City
There was interesting graffiti on construction boards. The buildings were beautiful, reminding us of Prague and Paris, with ornate apartments above little shops. Some balconies displayed yellow ribbons. These are unique to Spain as these represent a stand in a political unrest happening at this time. There were many fruit and vegetable grocery shops, lots…
Barcelona, Spain – Arriving & Restaurant Leones
December 22nd, 2018 We arrived in Barcelona, Spain, a day before we set off on our Christmas – MSC Mediterranean Cruise. Drive From The Airport To Hotel On our way from the airport to our hotel, we passed what looks to be a cemetery on a hill. Restaurant Leones After checking into our hotel, it…
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Faith
View of the Portal of Faith & Portal of Charity Portal of Faith