So, after Gaudi-ing ourselves out the first day, we have decided to see what else Barcelona had to offer.
On Monday, because like everywhere else we visited most of the museums are closed, we started off at the La Boqueria, the local market. This is a thoroughly enjoyable experience - vibrant, colourful and intense. Highly recommend it.
After that, we made our way down to the MNAC - Museum of Catalonyan Art. While the museum itself was closed, the palace itself is absolutely beautiful and the views from the top stunning.
On Tuesday we took advantage of the fantastic weather and made our way down to the Barcelona Beaches. There's something rather magnificent about being in 20+ degrees on a beach drinking sangria when you know everyone else is only just getting used to wearing T-shirts again. Ah well.
Then after a day there, we headed down up and had a look at the Picasso Museum. It's an interesting opportunity, after seeing some of his more famous later work, to have a look at how some of that work was shaped. A lot of the museum is dedicated to his earlier art work, which contains elements of realism and impressionism, and then slowly moves into his later work.
So, overall a thoroughly enjoyable three days in Barcelona. If you are heading to Europe, I would include at least a short visit to this city on my 'must do' list. It is a beautiful city and one i would love to spend some more time in.
Today, we got up early and jumped on a train to Bilbao. If nothing else, the train ride between the two cities is beautiful. Quite stunning, especially when we saw the big birds of prey circling over the mountains. Old towns on hill tops, ancient castles, huge vineyards, a wonderful journey.
So here we are! Will update all on Bilbao - once we've managed to explore the place!
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