Something Tropical
This is the last of my decorated shutters series for now! This is Barcelona decoration in progress. I’m not sure exactly what the location will be, but it’s something tropical, perhaps […]
Sunday Solution
Did you guess what the Wednesday What’s This was? Here’s the solution… …Christopher Columbus ready for the start of the football season in Barcelona! Congratulations to Wendy Kate for […]
Collage of Kitsch
They originally appeared in the following posts: Venetian guard dogs Hot Lips mask Hand me the menu Tintin in Edinburgh Manchester hair dos London shop assistant Spanish legs Stuffed crow […]
The Giants of Pi
Back in the Middle Ages, in Barcelona, the giants Goliath and St. Christopher, along with several monstrous beasts, were an important part of the Corpus Christi celebration. Guivernau recognised the Giants of […]
Happy Shopping in Barcelona
This fun shop with a number of outlets in Barcelona, sells multi-coloured sweets in pill bottles and boxes. You can buy them pre-packed or you can make your own selection […]
Catalan Twist
On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares. And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre. Linked to […]
Reflecting on Gaudí
Sky over La Pedrera
Linked to Skywatch Friday.
Waxing Lyrical in Barcelona
Believe it or not, these are candles, real candles that you can burn! Barcelona has many candle shops – stroll around the gothic quarter and you are sure to find a couple. […]
Orange Modernism
This beautiful orange roof towers above the Plaça Catalunya, at the corner of Passeig de Gràcia and Ronda de Sant Pere. Linked to Mandarin Orange Monday.
Inside Mercat Santa Caterina
Most visitors to Barcelona will recognise and admire this colourful, flowing roof. It is, of course, the roof of the Mercat Santa Caterina, designed by husband and wife Enric Miralles and […]
Travel with Intent 