by Linda | Mar 29, 2010 | This & That
We were SO tired on Sunday, after our visit to Montserrat and Sitges. We banned alarm-clock setting and slept until we felt like getting up, which was very, very late. I mean, I walked to La Rambla and had my breakfast/lunch at two-thirty, which is unheard of for me....
by Linda | Mar 27, 2010 | This & That
I took this picture at Montserrat–and, yes, I lit a candle and offered a prayer. So did Sally. The place inspires such reverence.
by Linda | Mar 27, 2010 | This & That
This is the facade of the basilica at Montserrat–so far, this ancient monastery has been our favorite stop. As I snapped this shot in the courtyard, the cathedral bells were ringing, echoing all around us.Montserrat is the home of the famous Black Virgin; we...
by Linda | Mar 26, 2010 | This & That
Today’s tour included Casa Batllo, designed as a private home by Gaudi. Since he based many of his designs on shapes found in nature, sea shells, the ripple of waves, honeycombs, etc., his work has tremendous flow and beauty. Add colorful mosaic tiles by the...
by Linda | Mar 26, 2010 | This & That
