barcelona
We had our first holiday with Imran in Barcelona. Dino had a football tournament with other business schools, so it was perfect as I have always wanted to visit the city. Although I knew I would like Barcelona, I didn't realise I was going to love it - I think I could live there!
Layers of art and architecture of the different eras make it such an exciting place to be in! The intimate scale of the medieval Barri Gothic felt just like Venice. The 'modernista' heritage namely the Gaudi buildings (such as this one in the photo) and Picasso artworks create such a mystery behind these extra-ordinary characters. The contemporary designs seen in their countless tapas bars and restaurants, hotels, hair salons, urban parks, furniture and light fittings gave such a breath of fresh air.
I was amazed that the siesta system is still very much intact. They don't have dinners before 10 pm! It was rather strange to see groups of old men coming into restaurants at 11 pm and looking so fresh, as if the night had just started.
The weather was beautiful too - it was great not having to wear winter jackets for 4 days! I couldn't believe that people were already on the beach on Sunday - it was such a great atmosphere.
In short, I found the Barcelonins quite inspiring - their appreciation for the arts, their rich economy (compared to the rest of Spain) and the best part of all - they really know how to live life!
Imran behaved well during the trip. Thanks to his new routine (yes, it did work!), it was so much easier to plan the days with his feeds and naps at certain times. It was also such a relief that he could be in his stroller (most of the time anyway..) so his Mama and Papa could do some sightseeing and have some nice and quiet meals!
posted by miss-cream @ 6:09 AM
4 Comments:
I have to agree with you. Barcelona is one of the best europeans cities! Definitely better than madrid and dublin (??)...heh..talk soon!
Rina
i love barcelona too. would love to go there again anytime.
glad to hear imran's new routine worked :)
yup me would like to go back to barcelona too.. may be without imran! haha.. so that i can go up the hideous (sorry.. but let's just be honest) sagrada familia etc etc.
how was new york rina? and when are you going to start blogging? :)
have just managed to read others' blogs for the first time - and what a great way to keep in touch!
nina.. love your blog!
hmm i tot you said you guys are not earning/working but can still go to barcelona eh?what a life!studying = excuse to take time off work. studying = excuse to go on long holiday haha!good luck!
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