For Photo Fun Friday, I’m ending my series of trip reports from Barcelona with pictures (and a video clip!) from the energetic and highly entertaining “Flamenco Night at Tabloa Cordobes” show. Located on La Rambla, the famous tourist promenade that cuts through the center of Barcelona, this show is presented up to 4 times a […]
[NOTE: Today's guest post is from Kathy Copeland (my Mom) who, while we were in Spain, went on a side trip without me that included a repeat visit to Montseratt, wine tasting at a castle, and playing golf at a public course about an hour outside of Barcelona. Enjoy!] I accompanied my daughter on a […]
Of all of the side-trips we had considered prior to flying to Barcelona, the majestic area on top of craggy Montserrat (the “Serrated Mountain”) was the one I was most excited about. Looking at pictures of its Royal Basilica and Benedictine monastery in the center of intriguing, giant rock formations, I had to wonder if […]
The wavy rooftop landscape of the Antoni Gaudí designed La Pedrera House in Barcelona has been described as “brilliantly artistic”, “breath-taking”, and even “just plain weird.” But there’s one thing everyone can agree on – it’s good to be on top! Although the name of this building is actually Casa Milà, it is better known […]
Peering down at Calella de Palafrugell laid out in all its white-washed beauty on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, one thought instantly sprang to mind: this is very close to how I would design Heaven. Palafrugell is part of the Costa Brava region in Northeastern Catalonia (Spain), and belongs to the province of Girona. […]
There are many, many wonderful things to do and places to explore in Barcelona, Spain. But if forced to choose just 5 of the most impressive highlights, these are the ones I’d recommend: 1) Gaudi’s Beauties Antoni Gaudí designed an impressive number of buildings and structures throughout Barcelona, with most showcasing a vivid imagination and […]
It’s Valentine’s Day and I wanted to write about my new love – a gorgeous stainless steel electric range I’ve been eyeing for months and finally decided to commit to. Why did it take so long? Because when I moved into my house a year and a half ago, the kitchen had an old drop-in […]
