Aug 13, 2007

Around Town, Figueres

Figueres, Spain is a city in the province of Girona, in northern Spain. Here is how this guy describes Figueres: “The city of Figueres, Spain is as homely as a mule’s butt. Narrow streets choked in a fog of exhaust fumes, scooters without mufflers scream through the city with a sound that can liquefy your […]

Aug 10, 2007

Montserrat, Spain

Here are some photos of our trip to Montserrat, Spain. It is the site of a Benedictine abbey, Santa María de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary and which is identified by some with the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth.

Aug 9, 2007

Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona

Here are some photos of our trip to Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain. At 512 meters it is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. Rising sharply to the north-west, it affords spectacular views over the city and the surrounding coastline. There is an amusement park, a telecommunications tower (Torre de Collserola), and a Catholic […]

Jul 31, 2007

Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

Photos of our trip to Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain. The Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) was built for the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona on Montjuïc. Its aim was to show visitors a representative sample of Spanish architecture.

Jun 30, 2007

Parc de la Ciutadella

The Parc de la Ciutadella is just around the corner from our apartment. It includes a zoo, lake, large fountain, and several museums. The Catalan Parliament is seated at a building in the center of the park. We go running here almost every day.