I woke up a bit later than i planned onto.. thus i missed breakfast.. but i had my own food so it was alright .. I headed towards downtown on foot to Passeig Gracia the street where Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló, and Casa Milo can be found.. and just around the courner his Casa Calvet stands.
I like Gaudi's style, I can't wait to visit his park.. it ought to be breath taking beautiful. :) but I think I'll save that for a sunny day.. in barcelona.. because its been very cloudy.. and rainy since so far.. but its suppose to be sunny friday and Saturday :) I spend the afternoon running around trying to figure out the train thing so that I can get to Nantes on the 18th.. it complicated.. but I think I got it. :) and then I went to industrial park and just sat and took in the moment.
April 15th was just a quiet lazy day :)
April 16th.. i had to change room in the hostel I'm staying in.. that was a fun little process..considering i had a 3 hour gap before i could check in my next room.. Once that was done, I head to Sagrada Familia
it's a beautifully deigned church (by Gaudi)... i should read up on it, because by the name I dont think it was originally a church.. but I'll do that later.
In the afternoon I went to Park Guell (also design by Gaudi)
I spent the rest of the day there , chilling listening to local street artist trying to make a buck, and walking around the park.... lots and lots of tourist...Which is kind of a shame if you ask me.. because you don't get the feel that your actually in a different country... all tourist attractions are always set up the same.. with all these booth, selling made in China souvenir at a really high price ( that are probably only worth like 2 dollars ) and all the restaurants and shops around all tourist attractions are just as over priced.. if you backpacking..you should always walk out of the cities centers.. and go to the local grocery shops.. to stock up on food... crackers, energy bars, meal bars, water and powder multivitamins (if you can find them) lol that's what I'm living off of throughout most of this trip.
but I digress Barcelona is great. I'm really fond of it.. the whole urban city feel, mixed with historical beauty and museum, and then there's the beach literally 5 mins walking from the center! ( which i didn't go to really I just walked by.. but it deffently looked like a place one could waist days at , lying in the sun.)
( check out the pics in the photobucket under Eurotrip>Barcelona )
I'm off to Nantes tonight.. taking an overnight train to Paris. and then a regular train to nantes! Should be an experience..
Leave me comments ! Thank for following me on my travels readers ! It wonderful to know that I'm not alone... in spirit.. you guys are all with me... stuffed in my L.L.Bean backpack :)
I am so pleased to read you, your multicolor adventure, your constant resourcefulness, my hero.
ReplyDeleteYou are discovering firsthand the wonders of our artistic world, the architecture! the picassos, the ....
So What's your take on europe so far, or shall i ask when you return, compared to... let's say .. south, central and north america :) lol
I'm glad you were able to linger in some towns and rest and appreciate it more, its so exciting how you are able to make friends so easily and partake in so many discovery adventures. how awesome.
How is your food and budget supply? all in order I hope. power bars, and off the touristy track for food. I'm so proud. :)
I can't wait to red more as always.
Lily and I are looking to visit the floridian coast in may then perhaps track along the southern states, we're inspired!!!!!
much love and much more much love.
Would it be cool if i used one of your pictures for the basis of an art project? they are amazing
ReplyDeleteSalut Bella Lorriana! I love so much your pictures! Vraiment fascinant! et tu as vu ça live! Wowwwww! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh my god, I see you standing behind the camera lens! I am so blown away! Simon was explaining the train station this morning! How does it affect your perspective to not have things perfectly planned? *hugs and love and kisses*
ReplyDeletesimi: haven't been to central America yet.. lol that's next year ! Roadtrip to Mexico ?
ReplyDeleteis Floridian a real word ? :) That sounds like a great idea! you guys should do it ! and blog and take pics so that I can follow your adventures as well!!
oh.. and I plan to do a lot more of the lingering.. and relaxing.. i mean granted I don't physically do much when I travel on trains and buses all day... but .. its very exhausting.. surprisingly.. so I've figured if I want to be positive.. and start each day with a smile on my face.. I need sleep! .. lots of it ! as for the food budget.. I try to not spend more.. then like 20€ at each place I'm at.. or... more like.. for every 6-7 days.. so ya I groceries shop ( thank god for google earth , telling me where all the nearest shops are) and.. try to get at least a little something.. a taste of the local food from every place i visit... What I'm spending the most money on is.. my actual traveling.. my train tickets.. my metro/subway tickets, my bus tickets... Public transportation.. is expensive man!
and Yes I'd be honor to inspired any of your art projects!
hihi oui c'est super!!!
ReplyDeletelol lily.. you know me well.. not being able to plan things... ( because they never go as I plan them anyways... with theses strikes..and European schedule ) drives me crazy.. lol but I try to take it as my mom would.. and just laugh about it.. I've actually gotten pretty good at laughing at chaos.. ( now its just the people around me.. when their trains been cancel.. and their replacement train.. that wont lead them to the right place.. but at least to a closer point.. is running late.. its them.. that look at me.. like im nuts.. lol.. but i just smile at them :)
ReplyDeleteHow do you access your photobucket, can you email me!
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