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Candles

The first photo is from the stunning Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, the second is from the imposing Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille. . Posted as part […]

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Bicing in Black and White

  As with Barclays Bikes in London, Barcelona has Bicing Bikes to hire. Here they are, lined up and harmless – not so once they are hurtling down a path […]

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The Born Neighbourhood

El Born in Barcelona, is popular with tourists for its narrow streets, interesting and stylish independent shops, and great range of cafes, restaurants and bars. It is also still a […]

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U is for… Umbrella

Now you probably all think that this title means lots of photos of British weather. But no, I’ve got a few umbrellas from sunnier climes. First of all, Venice: Then […]

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Looking down onto Plaça del Pi

If you can find a vantage point, do take the opportunity to look down onto Barcelona’s squares.  They are often busy places, hemmed in by historic buildings; looking down from […]

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Giants and Big Heads in Barcelona

During the summer months, Catalan towns brim with festivals.  Giants and big-heads (gegants i capgrossos) make their grand appearance  along with human castles, fireworks, correfocs (fire run), all accompanied by dancing […]

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Clouds over Barcelona

Stunning clouds over Barcelona at dusk: I’m participating in the online adventure travel and outdoor photography magazine Wild Weekly Photo Challenge for bloggers.  This week’s Challenge is: Clouds!

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Mosaic benches in Barcelona

The iconic mosaic benches on Passeig de Gracia are both beautiful and practical.  These and the accompanying street lamps were designed by Pere Falqués i Urpí in 1906.  They are entirely […]