We took the train to Barcelona today, a very comfortable trip of 1 ½ hrs each way. We met up with Geoff and Piriot Ring (from Wauchope congregation and staying indefinitely in Barcelona) at the central train station.
We had a lovely day with them seeing the sights of Barcelona. First stop, Las Ramblas, the central mall lined by beautiful building reminding us more of Paris than anything we had seen in Spain so far and pleasantly surprising. The mall is also lined by human ‘statues’, some almost impossible to tell from the bronze type! I marvel at what sort of backs they must have to stand or sit rigid for hours, mine aches at the thought! We all shared Tapas for lunch, very Spanish! Tapas literally means snacks and we order a selection to share. Spiced meatballs, calamari, potato omelette, grilled eggplant, chicken kebab meat etc.. We also share a bottle of vino de casa (house wine).
This lovely experience takes place in an ancient square in the Gothic quarter, perfect with friends and conversation! We expored the narrow streets and ‘non tacky’ souvenir shops with pretty ‘Gaudi’ mosaic crockery. There is no way of bringing this home, sadly!
No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing at lease some Gaudi architecture so we visit Sagrada Familia, the most famous of all his works, started in 1882 and due for completion 2020. It will only be finished (we wonder) by this date with the assistance of modern cranes and construction methods! We stop for lovely coffee and pastries and say goodbye to Geoff and Piriot, it’s been a day to remember.
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