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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Wayback Machine: 2009.05.18 Barcelona, Spain

Elsewhere:  2009.05.18 Casa Mila in Barcelona

So, today a friend asked me about a beautiful glass dish, which got me talking about Gaudi, which led me to discover that I'd never posted these photos to flickr.  I think I had some kind of idea that there were too many, and I was going to edit them down.  Never did.

finally posted to flickr

2009.05.18 Barcelona

https://www.lapedrera.com/en/what-is-casa-mila

Casa Milà, popularly known as ‘La Pedrera’ (the stone quarry), an ironic allusion to the resemblance of its façade to an open quarry, was constructed between 1906 and 1912 by Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926). For its uniqueness, artistic and heritage value have received major recognition and in 1984 was inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List, for its exceptional universal value.



Monday, May 25, 2009

Michael & Laura at the Parque de Retiro, Madrid

Our 3rd and last evening in Madrid. This formal garden is only a tiny part of the former Royal Retreat (Real de Retiro). We had to shelter under the trees at one point during a sudden rain shower...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Evening in Barcelona


Evening in Barcelona, originally uploaded by Laura Grace.

My last night here until I return in May. We had a lovely stroll up above the city with Armen & Maricarmen, who are graduate students working with Michael.

After this, we had a fine meal of tapas...

Michael's anxious expression was because he was judging that our "guest photographer" was pointing the camera too low to get much of the city... and he was correct.

This was taken on the steps above the Placa Espana.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Hiking near Port Lligat, Catalunya (Spain)

Within sight of Salvador and Gala Dali's seaside home.

In other news, I have purchased a new scarf (back at "home" in Sant Cugat, because it was cold. And a new hat because it's very sunny in Cadaques. And a "hoodie" because it's very cold here, too!

Casa Nun: salmon, mango & baked parmesan

following our hike... followed by paella!

just after sunrise...


just after sunrise, originally uploaded by Laura Grace.

and just before I went back to sleep... Michael didn't even know I was up long enough to step out on our balcony...

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Cadaques: view from our balcony!

I'm not gonna lie to you -- we are VERY happy to be here! The little seaside town is gorgeous; we are in a perfectly lovely hotel on a quiet street; the walk into the main part of town is along the seawall... I'm so glad Michael picked this place for us.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

On my way home; The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)

"The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Catalan: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), abbreviated as MNAC, is a museum of Catalan visual art located in Barcelona, Catalonia.

It is housed in the Palau Nacional, built for the 1929 World's Fair. Situated on the Montjuïc hill at the end of Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, it was rehabilitated by the 1992 Summer Olympics."

source: wikipedia

MNAC website


mediterranean


mediterranean, originally uploaded by Laura Grace.

Before going to the Jardin Botanic, I walked along the pine-tree lined path that led to the fortifications. An incredibly lovely day!

hillside, botanical garden, Barcelona


hillside, originally uploaded by Laura Grace.

sun daisy


sun daisy, originally uploaded by Laura Grace.

This should be a much larger photo than the one I posted earlier.