Our last 2 days in Barcelona have been pretty relaxing. More time on the bus, bit of shopping, eating and drinking as well as the Royal 500 Championship. We have been back to our expensive tapas restaurant for dinner because it is so exceptionally good and have seen some of the famous sights. The Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's famous cathedral which has been under construction for over 100 years is quite fantastic. It is walking distance from our apartment, but unfortunately the queue to go in was hours long and stretched around 2 sides of the block so going in wasn't an option. We visited the Parc De Guell which was a public park designed by Gaudi originally as a housing development, which failed. One of the 2 showhomes built was lived in by Gaudi and now houses a museum dedicated to his work. It was really interesting and it made me wish I had the time/inclination to queue for hours for the 2 other Gaudi designed residences that are on display in one of Barcelona's main streets. Unfortunately, these also are queues 2 blocks long and are that long all day and all night - I haven't the stomach for it!
The crowds have been quite incredible, probably because it is Easter and it has been a bit of a struggle to walk along the main streets - which is amazing because 2 blocks over the place is like a ghost town! Once again we have been very thankful that we are staying away from La Rambla - the main tourist street. We walked La Rambla yesterday which was a great experience for the boys - street performers everywhere. And today we went back to La Boqueria the famous market which was lovely, but once again, so packed with people you couldn't move. That didn't stop the boys from spending 20 E at some amazing sweet stalls, but after finding our way home after that we have spent the late afternoon relaxing and enjoying some peace. We leave tomorrow early to catch the plane for Paris. The video below shows the boys with a street performer, it's not too long so shouldn't take long to download.. Hope you are all enjoying a lovely Easter.
Happy Easter to you guys too! It's all about jazz here of course minus the street performers... loved the clip of Jord & Liam. Thinking of you heading to France today. Enjoy their fromage! xxx C
Hey Darl, yes have been indulging in plenty of cheese and thinking or you! I think Jordan has inherited your cheese streak - he's doing pretty well! Are you guys not away on the boat? Maybe you can get W downtown to enjoy some jazz. Lots of love...L X
W's had his fix of boating with Akl - Tga race! Major lack of wind... great to see Rocket. I'm enjoying quiet time to get into some books these hols x C
Hi Guys, looks like you are still having heaps of fun. Enjoy Paris...look forward to your next blog. We just back from Wellington. See you all soon.Kxx
Happy Easter to you guys too! It's all about jazz here of course minus the street performers... loved the clip of Jord & Liam. Thinking of you heading to France today. Enjoy their fromage! xxx C
ReplyDeleteHey Darl, yes have been indulging in plenty of cheese and thinking or you! I think Jordan has inherited your cheese streak - he's doing pretty well! Are you guys not away on the boat? Maybe you can get W downtown to enjoy some jazz. Lots of love...L X
ReplyDeleteW's had his fix of boating with Akl - Tga race! Major lack of wind... great to see Rocket. I'm enjoying quiet time to get into some books these hols x C
ReplyDeleteHi Guys, looks like you are still having heaps of fun. Enjoy Paris...look forward to your next blog. We just back from Wellington. See you all soon.Kxx
ReplyDeleteHi C, lots of love and mum caught us up on Akl - Tga - what a shame about the wind!
ReplyDeleteHi K, yes fun and games and some tired boys today! L X