More Barcelona
June 14th, 2014 , 17:30
Slept in a bit after lots of wine with paella for dinner. Out of the hotel to find food – decided to take the metro today and head straight to Palau Guell, Gaudi’s early building. So off the metro and Joe spotted the Mercat de la Boqueria – large colourful, well stocked market – and he headed straight for it. We wandered about until we found a place to sit and have breakfast. I had an omelette, but Joe got Catalonya sausage and haricot beans, which was lovely if a bit garlicy. Then back around the market so Joe could get photos and finally off down La Ramblas to the Palau.
The Palau Guell is lovely. Really beautiful rooms, but very little furniture or decoration. Very focused on the architecture and Gaudi’s design and work. I loved it, Joe got a bit bored.
Once Joe escaped from architecture tour, we headed toward Barcelonetta, which is where we spent most of our time when we were here before. We wanted to sit and have a drink, so we found a really nice little place. Cost a bit more due to the fact that it was a boat cruise which took us out of the harbour and along the coast for about an hour and a half. Very nice and a place to sit and have a cold drink.
Then the metro to the Segrada – we didn’t go in as it was packed, but walked around the outside noting the differences. I need to come back to see the work inside!
Now back at the hotel getting ready to head back out to La Ramblas to meet up with people and have dinner (tapas!)
