The rooftop at La Pedrera
For most of the time I was in Barcelona I was on top of the world! Gaudi’s architecture far surpassed my expectations. Could anything top this? A world of pure fantasy.
Patterned or ‘plain’
Everywhere you looked, someone was pointing a camera!
And who could blame them?
At Casa Batllo, I felt I was drifting off into that sky
Lost among the chimney pots
One man’s vision, more than enough for me
From the second I saw the Weekly Photo Challenge, my head was full of Gaudi and the time I spent in Barcelona. I reached some wonderful heights, culminating in the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. If you ever have the chance, do go.
Thanks for the memories! On top was this week’s theme. Don’t forget to visit.
restlessjo 
Love this post Jo! Gaudi works are amazing! Hope you have a wonderful Easter!
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Thanks, Indah! He’s a favourite of mine. Well, he would be if he was still about 🙂 Had a good day?
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🙂 Indeed…Yes, kinda busy but it was nice 🙂 Hope you had a good Sunday too 😉
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The rooftop looks like it has soldiers guarding from all sides. Great photos, Jo. The sky really enhanced that last shot. Beautiful country.
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Thanks, Gem 🙂 How was Easter? Lots of food and the occasional oblong chocolate thing?
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Rather quiet, Jo. But I’m fine with that. I had a chocolate rice cake. Does that count? NO! Hope you had a good day.
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It could! 🙂 I didn’t do much more than cook, iron and blog. Normal Sunday in fact. Hugs!
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Gaudi rocks and you really took some great shots 🙂
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Thanks, Tanya 🙂 Did you get to the chocolate eggs yet?
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Maybe a little chocolate has passed my lips 😉
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It is my intention to see the Gaudi work here, and I will. But I have never seen photos of this work and really appreciate your introduction. It is indeed remarkable, and your photos do it great justice. Many thanks.
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Gaudi is special, Jet. The Sagrada Familia you either love or hate. The Sagrada link at the bottom takes you to another of my numerous Barcelona posts. Thank you! Happy hols! 🙂
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Our trip to Spain didn’t include Barcelona. Your amazing photos. Make me think a return trip will have to happen Jo. Hope you are having a lovely day with the family.
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Everyone’s fed (for now) and the boys are watching football, Sue, so I’m working on tomorrow’s walk 🙂 Barcelona is a one-off! So much to see…. even apart from Gaudi. Happy hols to you!
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You are a posting machine Jo! Awesome. Sorry no walk tomorrow but I definitely will participate from time to time. Can I cheat and be running or cycling? 🙂
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I don’t see why not, so long as I don’t have to keep up with you, Sue 🙂 I’ll be missing for a while at the end of this month so I’m getting it all out of my system.
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You could walk as fast as I run Jo. Also do you feel strongly about the title of posts when linked to you or is a link within the narrative about you all right? Do I ask enough questions?
Hope you will be missing doing fun things Jo. All the best.
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I’m more than happy with a link within the narrative, or even just in my comments, Sue. I seem to have created total confusion with my Monday walks. Keep em guessing??? I’l be in Poland for a wedding.
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Thanks for your flexibility Jo. I appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful celebration in Poland!
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What amazing architectures and well captured. Thank you
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Gaudi’s work in Barcelona is really incredible. I’m a huge fan 🙂 Thank you! Hope you’re having a pleasant weekend.
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You are most welcome, my dear friend. Have another great day ahead for you also. 🙂
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It must be the sea breeze – Barcelona is fun and a breath of fresh air, so different. I’d love to go back there.
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I totally made the most of my time because I don’t expect to go back, Bebs. I have a few more places on my list that are still hopefuls. Hope Easter’s treating you well. 🙂
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I can hardly wait to visit Barcelona. On the list for next year.
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It’s beautiful! You will enjoy 🙂 Having a good Easter?
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Eating the ears off a chocolate bunny. My favorite part.
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Yes, he definitely saved his best for the roof TOPS. Nicely done!
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Thanks, Tanya. I really loved all of his work. Hope you’re enjoying Easter 🙂
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We’re off to a big Easter brunch with our girls so a lovely (filling) Easter it will be! Hope your Easter is special too.
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Stunning photo’s Jo! I have never been there.
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It is a dream trip! I went for my 65th last November and loved every second. 🙂 Thank you!
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I love your photos “on the top” with Gaudi, Jo. Thanks for taking me back to Barcelona and Gaudi’s whimsical creations. I love it!
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It was fabulous, Cathy, wasn’t it? Happy Easter, hon 🙂
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Yes, it was Jo! 🙂
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Stunning photos Jo, and what wonderful fantastical chimney pots to climb among. Must get myself there soon 🙂
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I didn’t compare it to Glasgow for nothing, Seonaid, but the skies were much bluer 🙂 Hope you’re having a good Easter.
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Great choice for the theme Jo!
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Thanks, Andrew 🙂
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And there appear to be a lot of other really interesting objects on top of other roof tops, too.
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It’s an amazing place, Ann! I really loved it. The link post to Sagrada Familia has some lovely shots too. I lost count of how many Barcelona posts I did! Hope you had a nice Easter 🙂
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I loved the Casa Batilo specially when I was there – did you see the “natural” air-conditioning of the staircase? In the Park, I saw nothing because there were too many people and I’m only 4’10”. Youf pictures are magnificent.
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Yes, I thought the whole thing was amazing, Viv. Just one of many treats in Barcelona 🙂 Thanks. Have a lovely day 🙂
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I haven’t been to Barcelona and one of the great things about blogging is seeing unusual perspectives on places that are well known. You’ve captured images with a different eye!
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Thanks, Gilly 🙂 It’s nice to know that it’s possible to do that with somewhere as well captured as Barcelona. It is a beautiful city. Hope you’re having a nice Easter!
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Thanks for taking us on your journey. vw
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You’re welcome 🙂 Easter blessings!
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Thanks Jo, I haven’t been in a while and it’s great to see your photos. I adore the rooftop at La Pedrera. And despite visiting Barcelona many times I still haven’t been inside Casa Batllo. This has also reminded me that I still need to post my photos of the Palau de Musica. Happy Easter
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Oh, yes please!!! The Palau is one of my best memories 🙂
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I just love gaudi and his weird and beautiful buildings! Excellent choice for on top as standing among his creations definitely makes you feel on top of the world!!
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It did! Thanks, Janaline. It’s 6 months since I was there but the photos bring it back wonderfully 🙂 Happy Easter! Doing anything special?
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fantastic shots Jo … I have some similar ones, Gaudi’s architecture is so photographic … I love your photo of the kinky chimney-like structure!
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The last one or that one from the funny angle up into the sky? I think there’s only one of these I’ve posted before. Only 6 months ago but it seems forever! Thanks, Christine 🙂
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