Tue 01.Mar.11
Walnut Creek, California
I am writing this in California, but the pictures are still Barcelona.
On The Waterfront
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Part of the harbor area is developed as a shopping complex. The city
aquarium is also out there.
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Park Güell
I am a sucker for the place. I went back for a second afternoon.
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Entering Park Güell from the top, you walk a service road
cut into an ordinary rocky hillside. It must be a treat to come in that
way; as you approach the park center, the rocks start to rise up and form
pillars and arcades for you to pass through - even vaulted ceilings!
Casa Batlló
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A wonderful loopy Gaudí building downtown.
If I understand right, the upper floors are residential.
You can pay to take a guided tour, at least of rooms
that are not occupied at the moment,
If I am ever filthy rich, I want to
live here part of the year.
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A more
downscale neighborhood.
Signs
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Park Güell
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Looking in the window.
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