our last few days in Barcelona were rather busy and packed and now that we are in Lyon, i am unable to access the internet on my computer and am having to use our friends...so, since i cannot post any photos, i will have to write. and i am using a french keyboard, so if you see some bizarre typos, you can blame the keyboard. :)
we made it to Gaudi's La Pedrera, a beautiful building that reminded me of desert dunes, esp up at the rooftop, surrounded by the heads of medieval knights. we took the train south to Sitges where the beaches are supposed to be calm and less crowded than in Barcelona. the girls loved playing on the beach, but they complained alot about all the walking they had to do in the city. i did my best to find them some treats to help with the walking. we loved stopping for churros and hot chocolate. the hot chocolates are super thick and oh so delicious!!! i could have churros and hot chocolate for the rest of my life. :)
when i was reading up on Gaudi before we got to Barcelona, i remember reading that Gaudi believed Barcelona to be the best place for art because of the light. he believed that the sunlight in Barcelona was unlike anywhere else. it made me curious to see for myself. the light was indeed beautiful. the sun shone everyday and set really late at night. and perhaps the sun did make all the colours more vibrant. i don't know, but i do feel inspired to return home and paint.
will give an update on Lyon later...
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