Internet. . . FINALLY! We'll see how long it lasts this time.
Barcelona was both GREAT and very hot!
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS
Catalans FIRST, Spaniards second!
Memorial Flame
On September 11, 1714, Madrid massacred Catalan patriots who were buried in a mass grave in this square.
FC Barcelona was the best futbol team in Europe in 2008-09
Possible proof that Albert Pujols is not squeeky clean?
Some French players can play futbol blindfolded!
Do you REALLY love FC Barcelona?
Laurie's Passion. . . jewelry
Schmoozing with the waiter
Did I mention that it was HOT!!!
Dinner on Las Ramblas
My Favorite "Las Ramblas Girl"
The Four Cats Bar
The Barcelona Metro has a stop at Attilio's Fondo Bianco???
CHURCHES
Barcelona's Cathedral in the distance
Barcelona must have more construction cranes than any other city in Europe.
Inside the Cathedral
In the Cathedral's Courtyard
The EXACT moment that the Holy Ghost annoints Laurie with the "Gift of Tongues"!
STREET SCENES
People out and about
Las Ramblas
More Las Ramblas
LA BOQUERIA
Barcelona's Farmers Market and more
Meat
Fruits and Vegetables
Peppers
Spices
Pinocho
The World's Best Caffé con Leche Maker
Eggs
Pork
Why are my best photos always associated with food?
Picasso Museum
No Photos Inside!
As artsy as I get
The museum is mostly of Picasso's early work. . . WOW!
Antoni Gaudí
Barcelona's preeminent Modernist artist. His work is amazing and still ongoing at the Sagada Familia 83 years after his death!
Casa Batlló
Lamp Post in Plaça Reial
Palau Güell
Parc Güell
Intended as a gated community for Barcelona's upper crust, it failed but is now a great public park with all of the following highlights.
Ceiling Art
Recycled Dishes
Shoot the Curl Arcade
Gaudí Views
Ergonomic Benches
Lizard Fountain
Souvenir Shop
Bench Work
Sagrada Familia is Gaudí's too
The Passion of Christ
Spires and Cranes
Ornate
ARCHITECTURE
Post Office
Puts Camarillo's to shame!
Near the Harbor
Near Plaça de Catalunya
Dessert Shop on Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas
Teatro Liceu Opera House on Las Ramblas
Dragon on Las Ramblas
Palau Música
Because we can!
FOOD
A healthy start to any day!
NOT legal in the USA
We passed, thank you.
Our FAVORITE Tapas Bar
Why. . .
Variety AND Quality
Ten toothpick self-imposed limit tonight!
Laurie and Wine just go together
GREAT LUNCH!
According to the New York Times, this is the World's Best sandwich!
Although very good, I am still gathering data on the subject before I can comment on their claim.
Churros and THICK hot chocolate
Plaza Monumental de Toros
Barcelona's Bull Fighting Arena
Jose Tomas, the world's #1 ranked matador, fights this Sunday.
We took the tour
In the Plaza's Museo de Toros we found these "Los Toros" books, my Father proudly owned a set of them!
Two of this Sunday's Bulls
I don't quite fit through this escape slit.
Over the wall for me it is!
This performer in the Metro got us in the mood for the Plaza Monumental de Toros
Performer's at Parc Güell
WE LOVE SPAIN!!!
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Thanks again, George, Davide, and all the Elephants for giving me the great opportunity to coach a great bunch of guys! WITH ALL THE EARLY ADVERSITY AND DISTRACTION,THEIR WAS NEVER ANY QUIT IN THE TEAM EFFORT ( except in the "Heatbowl" which our last two wins will let us forget.
I will go to the eurobowl, then fly from Munich to London, then home. Some of my photos will be then sent, with some great underwater shots in Italy, as promised! George, what were the actual comparative numbers on 1st thru 4th in league defense? Ciao, Coach Paul P.S. I am back on the hiking trails, 15 K today!!
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