Monday, October 12, 2009

Locals dancing in Parc Guell, Barcelona


On a sunny Saturday afternoon in October, Scott and I walked up to the top of Parc Guell and were treated to a great show of local music and dancing.  This whole scene has a great vibe, and you just wanted it to go on  forever.



Read more about the Park (click here)


Watch the short video of the dancing
(click here)

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Park Güell -- Gaudi
















Park Güell, situated on the hill of el Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It has been described as having a look and feel that is "most characteristic of Barcelona."
(Click to enlarge the photo)

Barcelona People
















Some snaps from a day taking pictures in Barcelona.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, the work-in-progress master-work of renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Expected completion: 2026 AD

Barcelona















Scott enjoys the view from the rooftop of the Marina Barcelona Hotel

Climbing up for a better view of the battle field












The narrow and steep staircase to the Lion's Hill at the site of the Battle of Waterloo.

Napoleon meets Waterloo












An act of homage or just goofin' ?