Gaudi....

Barcelona wasn't that humit and hot as we were expecting. That helped us to see the city around! We also camped outside Barcelona, where it was really chilly at night!!!!!!!

What can one say about Barcelona? Attractions: Plenty. Architecture: First class. History: Abundant. Diversity: Plentyful!!

We stayed 4 days and they weren't enough! Even from day 1, we figured out that the name Gaudi means a lot to Barcelona. He was a genius really. We were lucky to decide to visit one of his projects: Casa Battlo (this house does NOT have a single corner... it resembles the nature, every single piece is astonishing, the roof, the facade, the Interior... even the loft!) >>>

More Gaudi structures (including the Park Guell, where Gaudi's excellence is demonstrated):

And La Sagrada Familia (or, Gaudi's unfinished project, that is being constructed for 100 years). This again is impressive. HUGE! Seriously big church...

Around Barcelona old city:

More Barcelona beauty:

Open air - escalators!!!!!

On 13/9 we hopped off the turistic bus to visit Camp Nou Museum. When we found out that there was a game that night, Barca-Racing Santader, we changed our plan!!! Oh yes, we were in Camp Nou, the biggest stadium in Europe watching Barca live!!!!! (Georgia needed some persuading!).

Catalunia History Museum was very interesting - and interactive too! >

On the teleferik (cable car) and at the Castle:

By the end of our visit, we were really aware that (most of?) Catalonians do not consider themselves Spanish. We had learned Gaudi's contribution to the city. We admired the Olympic Games area and we had also some time to walk across La Ramblas, the busiest street of the city!

(we forgot to comment on the homeless / beggars issue... but... okay.. no big deal).

The ICING ON THE CAKE: In the village (Alella) next door to our campsite, there was a WINE FESTIVAL!!! Which of course meant cheap local tapas and plenty of wines!!!! We appreciated it a lot!!! (Allelia is supposed to be famous for its wines, but we are not experts on this subject)