2 August 2014

Barceloneta Park

Just near us there is a great park for everyone, a playground with a cafe. Very civilized, now if my kids could be a bit more civilized that would be a bonus.
A running course.
All boys had a great time.
On the way to find dinner we found a lovely building.

30 July 2014

Sagrada Familia Part 2.

This is a WOW church, on the outside and the inside, I took so many photos, but edited for the blog.
We walked straight in (with our online tickets), but there was a big line up for the audio guide, so read up before you go, and you won't need it!   This is the Nativity facade.
Animals are everywhere... who loves a chook!
The inside is breath taking...atmosphere, lights, colours, music...
The Lord's prayer.
From up the tower.
Gaudi's amazing curving stairs...
You definitely needed refreshments after walking down all of those stairs.
The Passion facade, so contrasting.
This is a plaster model, that evolves, when the exterior changes.
Model workshop.
Gaudi's tomb, taken through thick foggy glass.
The naturalistic capitals where Gaudi's wonderful designs began.
Got to love these...
On our way home...
There is too much to write about this amazing church, so here is a link for more information...

Barcelona Aquarium

Yesterday it rained, so every man and his dog went to the aquarium. It was best to buy the tickets online too, to avoid the large nasty queue.
It was funny to see so many people using i-phones, smart phones etc, to see the aquarium. I was a bit shocked actually... it was a big race to get to each tank and take the best photo... okay I had my camera too, but I also had my sketch book, which I used. (I don't have a i-phone/smart phone).
Is anyone really looking anymore?
Fuzzy moving sea horses...
This was the best tank, with the lion fish.
Love this one too!
Love the sharks...
Boys went nuts inside and had a great time running about.
We needed food after this, but the prices were seriously crazy, almost like airport prices...so take your own food.
At least the Iguanas were still, and a little bit cheeky below...
A Funny drinking fish, and let me tell you the orange slushy was awful, too much syrup.
At last, one penguin was swimming!