Glass,
Yesterday was the anniversary of the birth of
the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
It is in his honor that we travel to Barcelona.
We'll pay tribute to him at
The Barcelona Pavilion.
A few years ago my brother and I went to Barcelona and had a wonderful time. One late afternoon we strolled by The Barcelona Pavilion and found it to be quite stunning. You will too.
There is plenty of Gaudi to take in as well.
Sagrada Familia
La Pedrera
Parc Guell
Palau Guell
Then there are the markets and restaurants!
Tapas anyone?!
Eric and I had special meals at:
Jean Luc Figuera
Gaig
La Dama
Eric marveling at mercado.
Then a ham of a different stripe at
Foundacio Juan Miro.
Concerts at
El Palau de la Musica Catalana
and
Gran Teatre del Liceu
are always great.
While we did not make a pilgrimage to El Bulli or out to the Salvador Dali museum,
we did relax on the beaches of Sitges.
It was a great little day trip.
Oh, and another thing... do you like chocolate?!
Do not go to Barcelona and miss stopping in at
Cacao Sampaka,
"the Christian Dior of Chocolate."
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David,
ReplyDeletewhat an enchanting post...mixing rigorous Rohe and exuberant Gaudi.
i'm glad to hear you had a wonderful time in Barcelona.
we saw "Vicky Christy Barcelona" a few days ago, and were just wondering why don't we move to Barcelona ? truth is, i like Granada and this valley so much, it seems i'll never be able to move to another place !
About El Bulli, i talked my boyfriend into making a reservation there...but now i'm not so sure...Did you hear about a series of articles or a book incriminating the molecular cuisine ? (also, recently customers suffered from a food intoxication in one the highest temples of molecular cuisine in London, its name is escaping me now)
Have a great sunday !!
xoxo
Hi Lala,
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday has just improved seeing your comment here. I thought Vicky, Christina, Barcelona was a perfect movie. Barcelona a wonderful town. As to El Bulli.... the only way you'll know is if you go. I wouldn't miss it. It will be surrealistic art. I can't wait to see your blog on the visit!
Ciao,
David