February 2007

Barcelona is actually a rather old city. Different opinions claim it to be founded either in the 3rd or 15th century. Whichever is correct, Barcelona is surely not just fancy modern metropolis. The old historical centre still has the charm of time frozen still…The Barri Gothic Quarter is a web of narrow cobbled passageways, tall […]

Industrial Park What I’ve learned on my trip that Catalonians have that natural ability to transfer ugly industrial scrap into something if not beautiful, but at least intricately enigmatic. There are various tin man sculptures, decorated old factory chimneys and industrial parks everywhere. Fascinating mix of the famous works of the famous names with the

Bet you thought I’ve abandoned the travelogue…just took a week off DD, dealing with some things…it’s time to return to my Spanish tales and share the marvels of Barcelona…I had two days to roam solo, while my hb was busy with whatever husbands can be busy with on the business trips…It is always my favourite part of