Arrival Barcelona and City Day Trip

Too tired to blog yesterday, that was the two days of travel.

Rode Denver to Chicago in new 767, business class, where the seats go flat and they have a regular tv in front of you, with many channels and many movies. WOW. That would have been nice for Chicago to Frankfort. Too bad we didn't sleep on that leg.

As loud Canadian and loud Scotsman somehow got into two seats behind us (male and female) who became chatty new acquaintances ALL NIGHT LONG. Considered telling them I was infected with swine flu and if they didn't be quiet I would cough on them!!!!

Hilton Diagonal Mar – more of a business hotel away from town, for which we were thankful, as it is most quiet – near the water and beach. Here is our beautiful view.

Today Sagrada familia (Temple of the Holy Family), still under construction since 1880 . Antonio Gaudi's temple. Pix above. Due to be completed in 2030. Also saw his garden (Park Guell), pix also above, unbelievable artist. It is said that when Salvador Dali visited his garden overlooking the city he was filled with “unforgettable anguish.” I kind of liked it!

You can also see the picture with George Bush on “flag”. He must still be pretty popular here!

And you can see the bus we traveled on – looks very romantic!!!!

Tomorrow is Barri Gottic (old city ) day and the cathederal (with pool time built in for Kathy). Met folks from Minnesota today at sidewalk cafe. The had done rome, venice and florence last week when europe was very HOT. Hope it cools off before we get there. Barcelona very nice 70s and cool at night. That is all. bk