Reaching for the skies in a spirit of optimism this New Year’s morning. I am, of course, looking up and taking part in Becky’s January challenge. Let me wish you all a Happy New Year! May the year bring peace, calm, good health and not too many more challenges.
I first visited Sagrada Familia in 1991. It was pretty grim back then. Then I went back with the family in 2013 and I literally wept when I saw inside. It was so beautiful. I think I took a million photos! Happy New Year to you, Jo. May it soar like Gaudi’s ceilings!
That’s a great wish, Heather 🙂 🙂
A very happy New Year to you Jo – may 2021 bring in more uplifting times, stay safe and take care xx
Thanks, sweetheart! And to you 🙂 🙂 I was hoping to put a walk up tomorrow but don’t know if I’ll get there.
Just get there when you can Jo – no hurry at all!
Wow Jo, this one generated tons of responses. I will admit that although his masterpiece is indeed just that, I am not really a fan. It takes a certain sensibility I suppose. Call me a traditionalist, I’m more of a small white church with a steeple kind of gal 😊. But loved your soaring view of his world.
Until I walked inside I was sceptical, Tina. I was gobsmacked because it was so much more than I expected. I rather like small , white, Greek too 🙂 🙂 I’m spending the month in Barcelona, with Becky. If you’ve never been you could end up a convert? Yet another challenge.
Well sadly Jo, I have been. Absolutely LOVED Barcelona and many of Gaudi’s other works, but afraid the church left me a bit cold. Different strokes I guess – since everyone else loves this masterpiece
Good that He didn’t make us all the same, Tina. Just spent a lovely evening with 2 friends. One is returning to UK tomorrow and can’t wait to come back. An interesting path ahead in 2021. Sending hugs 🤗💕💕
What a beautiful photo to launch the New Year, Jo. Wishing you a fabulous 2021. 🙂 Terri & James
He had an imagination beyond belief! I was in awe 🙂 🙂 All the best to you in 2021!
Oh yes we all deserve a change don’t we. Things just have to improve now the vaccines are getting there, take care sweetheart.
I’m working through my Barca folders reliving the memories, hon. Happy New Year 🤗🍾🥂💕
I’m going to try to do a couple of Becky’s squares and that’s bound to include Barca:-)
I’ll look forward to it 🙂 🙂 Hugs, sweetheart!
Gaudi’s work is wonderful. There has never been anyone else like him. Happy New Year, Jo.
That is so true, Emma! Wishing you good health and happiness in 2021. 🙂 🙂
This is so awesome. Can’t wait to see it up close and personal.
It is every bit as fabulous as it looks here, Teresa. I love it! 🙂 🙂
Planning on going there when it finishes… but I think I have to visit it much earlier than that. We will see what travelling is like in the near future.
That is so beautiful. I can’t wait to see the Gaudi Sagrada Familia in person! 2022? Happy New Year! Rebecca
Why not, Rebecca? I hope you do! 🙂 🙂 Happy 2021!
Lovely shot, inspirational in its way. Happy 2021 to you.
Many thanks to you, Graham 🙂 🙂
Yes, the only challenge I’d like to see is Becky’s photo challenge! Lovely start to the month Jo and Happy New Year to you and Mick.
If only I had a letter Cue, Carol 🙂 🙂 Happy 2021!
A lovely way to begin… have a happy n blessed year ahead 🤗
The only way is UP, Rita? 🙂 🙂 Thank you!
Love it! Happy & Healthy New Year! 🤩🌃🎆✨🍾
Nothing to do but gaze in awe, Cindy. All the best to you in 2021 🙂 🙂
A perfect description of Gaudi’s gorgeous work…glorious! Best of it ALL to you, Jo. This past year proved that we can pivot with the best of them. Gives me strength for the new year.❤
I’m a great admirer of a good pivot, Debbie. Needs must, sometimes. 🙂 🙂 Stay healthy and happiness will come!
Happy New Year to you and your family, Jo🎉🥂🍾
Many thanks, Miriam! Wishing you health and happiness 🙂 🙂
What a shot. Barcelona is on my wish list.
It’s a glorious place, Rupali. Thanks so much and all the best for 2021 🙂 🙂
Dearest Jo – may your 2021 be filled with laughter and love. Thank you for sharing your sunshine.
Laughter and love are precious gifts, aren’t they? I shall try to treasure them. Thanks, Julie 🙂 🙂
I’d love to see some of his buildings in person, but thanks to you and others who’ve shared photos. Thanks for being part of the positive things in 2020 and I look forward to enjoying more of your walks, discoveries, thoughts, and treats in 2021. As for challenges, no more…unless they’re WordPress challenges. 🙂
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He was the most extraordinary architect ever, Janet! Stick around- we’ll go on a journey together 🙂 🙂 Happy, healthy 2021!
Oh, I’m planning on sticking around, Jo. You can count on it.
I wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year. May you find more great places to entertain us with your walks and photos.
I’ll try, sweetheart. 🙂 🙂 Nothing much planned this month but I have a couple of friends to walk with. Hope your festive season passed peacefully?
It was quiet, as expected. 🙂