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Gaudi, Wisdom and Garden

26 Nov

Where were we? Click on any photo for more detail.

Wow!

Inside
Beautiful light
Spiral staircase
Carved snail
Detail with sky
In the doorway
Conch shell
Windows
Beauty

I loved these words found in the Grandbabies’ nursery.

Live all the days of your life / Live every day to the full – Jonathan Swift, found in the Nursery

A very pleasing garden in the Primary School, where all classes take their turn to cultivate and to share in the produce.

School garden

 
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Posted by on November 26, 2018 in architecture, art, Beauty, environment, Photography, Postaday2018

 

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Palau Guell, Brilliant News and Jacket

10 Sep

1    Palau Guell was the first building designed by Gaudi and we spent two hours walking around, delighted by his imagination and the skill of the craftsmen. Photos to follow!

2.    Our Grandbaby N’s Visa was granted today! She can come to live with D&A in Barcelona and will arrive here tomorrow!

3.    I have  finished her chunky knit jacket just in time!

 
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Posted by on September 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Grandchildren, Happiness, knitting, Postaday 2014, Uncategorized

 

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Day Out in Barcelona, Gaudi and Pavements

04 Sep

1. By train and Metro to Placa Catalunya, a walk in the park, people watching, admiring the fountain and being amused by the squawking trees. I eventually spotted a beautiful parrot by his nest.

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2 Back down to the Metro where a keyboard was being played by a busker – I’ve never seen that before. It was very lovely to listen to. I liked the nearby sculpture too and we came up right by Sagrada Familia. What a wonderful creation and still being worked on! The organic nature of the architecture makes you gasp with wonder at every turn.

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3. Another underground ride and up onto beautiful pavements made of tessellated and decorated slabs to discover more of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces, Casa Mila and Casa Batilo, more amazingly quirky and beautiful architecture to enjoy.

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A fabulous day!

 
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Posted by on September 4, 2013 in architecture, Barcelona, Beauty, nature, photography, Postaday2013, sculpture, travel

 

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