Becky’s flying high and fulfilling a dream of mine today, but I have my feet firmly on the ground. I did have a brief but beautiful boat trip around this harbour though. Almost time for last orders at Squares!
Time’s almost up!
Keep it up!
It’s a long day, isn’t it? Do you suppose he’s phoning a friend? Las Ramblas isn’t my favourite part of town, but it wouldn’t be Barcelona without it! Meanwhile, Becky is very uplifting today.
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She’s such a sweet natured lady with a love of life. Have you all met Marsha?
Challenge Host Interview # 11
Good morning hobby bloggers and welcome, Restless Jo, to my blog, Always Write. I am honored to have you as a guest on my blog. I met you through my friend Carol, The Eternal Traveler, when I started blogging in 2012. When did you start blogging, Jo?
Where did it all start? I began, very tentatively, to blog in September 2011. I’ve always loved to write, but technology isn’t something I took to with ease. Ask my long suffering husband! He’s my IT ‘expert’ but with no experience of, or interest in, the world of blogging. I simply wanted to tell my travel stories. Once I got the hang of blogging, I wanted to do it ‘my way’.
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A Stupendous view!
Today I’m looking from one piece of Gaudi architecture to another, and up close and personal with these formidable Warriors. I seemed to fool most people with What’s up, Doc? yesterday. It’s my final Gaudi building but I’m not yet done with Barcelona. By my reckoning there are still five days of squares to come. Where next, I wonder?
What’s Up, Doc?
And so to the last of my Gaudi buildings. You had a peep inside Casa Milá (La Pedrera) on Silent Sunday yesterday, but it is the Warrior Rooftop which is truly spectacular. Scroll down the above link to catch a glimpse of the Butterfly and Flower Courtyards, and of the Gaudi exhibition in the attic. You might recognise the photo below, which would make a good brown for Jude’s Colours. I’m not sure about the warriors- a sort of beigey-brown? You can find a full history of the building in the La Pedrera section of the link. And an open top bus is a great way to see Barcelona.
Upended 
Casa Milá 
Casa Battlo
Silent Sunday
Six word Saturday
Follow up
If ever I return to Barcelona it will be a priority to book a tour at Hospital de Sant Pau, Doménech i Montaner’s other famous work and a UNESCO World Heritage site. When I was there the building was behind screens and in the process of being restored. Now a functioning space as well as a formidable work of art, the following video is in Spanish, but I’m sure you’ll still appreciate it. The link above contains information about visits, for the future, of course. Meantime we can fly high with Becky.
Running out of superlatives
A masterpiece from Doménech i Montaner. Gaudi wasn’t the only genius at work in Barcelona. A tour of the building leaves you wanting to come back for a concert. Follow the link for more information.
Building up the suspense
Soon be there! I promise it’ll be worth the wait. I’ll share the website tomorrow. Meanwhile, Becky’s a bit of an oddball today!
restlessjo 
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