Back in Time

Thanks to a low power battery, I was unable to finish the Tour Day adventure story.  After the tour of Park Guell (see more at Tile and Rock ), we drove into town to take a view of Sagrada Familla (see more at Ambitious Project ).  This is such a busy place.  The thought of wading through the throngs of people just did not appeal to any of us.  So we did a good 360, took some pictures and moved on. This place is massive.  The inside must be spectacular.  Gaudi created some monumental works of architecture.  This one is rumored to be completed in 2026!
 

 

We drove on to find two "houses" created by Gaudi next.  The curving lines of the intricate stone work are astonishing.  We marvel at other structures nearby for the ornamentation in design.  Here is an image from each house.  Want to learn more on Gaudi?  Check him out here Talented & Productive Architect

 

 

Guide Thomas then takes us to the old part of Barcelona.  Driving down La Rambla, there are people everywhere!  We park and walk down the narrow alleys, marvel at the old architecture and feel our time with our guide winding down.  There are musicians playing in the open spaces, the notes fit nicely in this old cobblestoned and rock walled space. 

 

 

 

We scurry back to the car and Thomas takes us to our final destination, the Fundacio Joan Miro (see this cool museum at Barcelona Modern Art ).  We walk up to the massive white structure and begin a tour of Joan Miro's unusual work.  Please don't judge - I had no idea who this artist was!  I like modern art, so I was thrilled!!  Hearing his story on the headphones, seeing how the tensions during his time influenced his work, and his curiosity for other medium types was fascinating.  We were allowed to take pictures, so I did!  Here are some sample of Miro's work.

 

 

 

 Man and woman playing with almond blossoms.



 



Last, but by far, NOT least, a gift from friend Alexander Calder, a fountain.  Glassed off and in its own room, the fountain is beautiful.  I like fountains.  I see the troughs, the liquid hits a flapper and circulates around.  Then I read what the liquid was.....mercury!  The surrounding hills have an abundance and it is the liquid contained in this spectacular fountain.  How neat is this?? (Read more about the fountain here )

There is more, there is more!!  But enough for now.  Our day was far from over as we headed to the Open Air Market and found the most unusual bar in Barcelona.