Our Spanish Steps

Friday April 8

We woke up early on Friday morning and caught the train from our hotel in Castelldefels into Barcelona for the day.  The trip was about 1/2 hour long and left us off in the center of Barcelona.  Our first stop was the Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi's unfinished Church.   

  

Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Família

Barcelona, Spain

After a 20 minute wait to purchase tickets and admire the exterior we were quite impressed with the pristine interior. The construction of the church was started in 1883 and has continued with the donations of individuals according to Gaudi's plans.

Inside Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain

Back of Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain

Casa Milà by Antoni Gaudi

Barcelona, Spain

Jen in Jardines De La Ciudadela Park

Barcelona, Spain

From there we walked around, we stopped in a chocolate shop that had scenes (buildings and characters) made out of chocolate.  We saw the historical museum of Barcelona and saw Roman ruins of a fabric dying shop, fish processing and wine making from the 4th century.

Chocolate Designs for Sale
Barcelona, Spain

We walked through the interior of the Barcelona cathedral which some would say is gaudy in a different way.   While looking for a fountain (that ended up dry) we came across the Arc del Triomf.  Dinner for the evening was tapas, paella and sangria while people watching on Las Ramblas.

Las Ramblas 

(and we didn't get pick-pocketed)

Barcelona, Spain