More of Barcelona

Gina and I ventured out to see some of the famed architecture of Barcelona.

Don't forget to click on the images to see em full size!

This is Casa Mila (La Pedrera) which Gaudi was commissioned to build as an apartment building for the Mila family. The construction took four years and was completed in 1910. Today it is a museum and houses the main offices for the cultural foundation of Catalunya


Here's Gina on the streets of Barcelona


This is more Gaudi architecture, if you couldn't guess. This is one of the guard towers at the entrance of Parc Guell. Parc Guell was initially supposed to be a fancy gated housing developement but when the economy of Barcelona tanked during the early 1900's the construction halted.


There were musicians spread out all over the park. As we passed, the music would fade behind us only to be replaced by the next musicians song. It was like they knew how far apart to set up so that there wouldn't be any over lap but just a continuous sound track.


Looking out over the city from Parc Guell


Heres Gina relaxing and doing a little people watching.
Gina loves to people watch!... Huh, it doesn't sound creepy until you type it out.


This is from a path on the hillside above the plaza at Parc Guell












On the way out of Parc Guell we came across these guys playing didgeridoos. I don't get the appeal of that instrument.


This is Mercat de la Boqueria, a big farmers market off of La Rambla.


If you're squeamish you may want to end here.

You see, the people of Barcelona REALLY like meat...


well mainly pork...


and not just the normal stuff... all of it! Feet, heads, brain... you name it.

MMM, I feel like barbecuing!

Tune in next time for the conclusion of our trip.