BARCELONA

The group trip to Barcelona last weekend was definitely a success. I visited the port and touched the Mediterranean for the first time! We stayed there for a while because the sail boats leaving and the birds flying around made it a really relaxing place to be. I was also able to see the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso museum. The day was filled with beautiful art and arquitecture.

The city has a lot to offer and is beautiful during the day, but is a bit scary by night. Men in the street would either grab our arms, or make cat noises to our faces. It was worth it to pass the creepy men to get to the hotel though because it was probably the nicest one I've ever stayed in. The shower was half the size of my room and had water that came out of the ceiling instead of the wall!

SAGRADA FAMILIA - This Roman Catholic church designed by Gaudi in the late 1800's is actually still under construction. The project was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, but will finally be completed in 2026, a century after the death of Gaudi.

 

This was my favorite part of Sagrada Familia. It's kind of hard to see, but Jesus is hanging on the cross under the yellow shade.

Gaudi designed the windows in a way to allow the room to be filled with colors and sunlight.

I really could not believe how detailed the ceilings were.

So happy to be in Barcelona :)

This is in front of the Christopher Columbus statue we climbed. At the top, we could see all of the city and the sea - such a pretty site.

Just a little piece of heaven.

Lexi and I went in search of a perfect lunch..and boy did we find one. My sandwich had chorizo, cheese, fresh tomato chunks, and garlic. For dessert, we had sugar covered anise seed balls (yum).

We walked through the market, and the whole place smelled of fresh fruits and vegetables. There was so much to choose from, and people filled every aisle waiting for some food.

We definitely purchased some of these.

The front of the market in Barcelona

Lexi and I enjoyed these delicous pastries while we people watched next to the sea :)