Barcelona Revisited

We kicked off a two-week European tour with a return visit to Barcelona.  On the itinerary this time was more of Gaudi's architecture, and of course just wandering the city.  First stop was the Sagrada Familia, a huge church designed by Gaudi that was began in the late 19th century and is still not completed (hence all the scaffolding and cranes).  However, when you notice the extreme detailing, it's not surprising that construction is taking so long.

We also toured Casa Mila (also known as La Pedrera), an apartment building designed by Gaudi that's known for its undulating facade and unique rooftop design.

Sunshine, Sangria, and Gaudi - Barcelona Day 3 & 4

Our third day in Barcelona was beach day.  We went out early, found the perfect spot, and settled in for the day.  Of course, we took a break for some seafood and sangria at a cute restaurant looking out over the water, but that was as far from the beach that we ventured until it was time to go back to the hotel.

The big goal for our fourth and final day was hunting down some Gaudi.  If you've never seen Gaudi architecture, definitely look it up...there are some very unique designs.  Since we were flying out later in the day, we only had time to see Parc Guell.

Also, a few random things we ran into on the way, such as a giant mammoth...

And the Cascada Fountain in the Parc de la Ciudadela, which Gaudi helped design early in his career.

Sadly, that was all we had time for in the beautiful city.  There's plenty more we want to see here, not to mention the awesome beach, so we're definitely planning on a return trip if we have the chance.