I was able to go to Spain this month with some of my most favorite people in the world! These are the things I enjoyed the most:
The couples that walked the street in the evenings, often very dressed up.
The fun bathroom signs...
The paella....yum! I even tried muscles again, after the first experience years ago wasn't that good, and actually liked them!
The Roman Artifacts
Gaudi! Gaudi! Gaudi! The most phenomenal, creative architect EVER! I LOVED his work!! The whole city of Barcelona was influenced by his amazing creations.
La Familia Segrada. Gaudi's life's work. A cathedral that is still being worked on (construction began in 1832).
Gaudi's Park...I loved the pillars, so creative!
The amazing mosiacs in Gaudi's park! Oh, how I LOVED that place! I didn't want to leave!!
More of the mosaics in the park...
Eating tapas on the streets of España
The random art of Barcelona, it was everywhere and beautiful!
The Roman Aqueduct...so cool!
The ceramic tiles....oh the ceramic tiles!
The amazing doorknobs and doors....LOVED them!
Ceramic tiles and a door...really got me excited!
The culture! Valencia was preparing for Las Falles. They build these beautiful paper mache creations only to burn them.....somewhat sad, but really cool!
Culture Part 2: the traditional dress of Las Falles
The Bull Fight...
I thought it was a like, until I realized how gory it was...and then I REALLY didn't like it when I realized......
They kill the bull....It's so sad...I was rooting for the bull! Poor things!
Traveling with some AMAZING and fun people....even in the stressful times!
Thanks Russ, Darin, and Carey!!
The couples that walked the street in the evenings, often very dressed up.The fun bathroom signs...
The paella....yum! I even tried muscles again, after the first experience years ago wasn't that good, and actually liked them!
The Roman ArtifactsGaudi! Gaudi! Gaudi! The most phenomenal, creative architect EVER! I LOVED his work!! The whole city of Barcelona was influenced by his amazing creations.La Familia Segrada. Gaudi's life's work. A cathedral that is still being worked on (construction began in 1832).Gaudi's Park...I loved the pillars, so creative!
The amazing mosiacs in Gaudi's park! Oh, how I LOVED that place! I didn't want to leave!!
More of the mosaics in the park...
Eating tapas on the streets of España
The random art of Barcelona, it was everywhere and beautiful!
The Roman Aqueduct...so cool! Take note of the Michelin Tire coat...it was a donation from sweet Rosie (Russ' friend in Madrid)! It was a little colder than expected!
The churros...not really the churros themselves, but the fact that Russ ordered 4 churros, and ended up getting 40...I'm thinking his spanish might be a little rough (don't tell him I said that!) :)
The staircases in castles!
I am always amazed at the little stature of people back in the day! God bless those hormone-fortified processed foods we have!
Major gathering places...like Plaza Mayor (in Madrid....every city has a "Plaza Mayor")
The churros...not really the churros themselves, but the fact that Russ ordered 4 churros, and ended up getting 40...I'm thinking his spanish might be a little rough (don't tell him I said that!) :)
The staircases in castles!
I am always amazed at the little stature of people back in the day! God bless those hormone-fortified processed foods we have!
Major gathering places...like Plaza Mayor (in Madrid....every city has a "Plaza Mayor")
The ceramic tiles....oh the ceramic tiles!
The amazing doorknobs and doors....LOVED them!
Ceramic tiles and a door...really got me excited!The culture! Valencia was preparing for Las Falles. They build these beautiful paper mache creations only to burn them.....somewhat sad, but really cool!Culture Part 2: the traditional dress of Las FallesThe Bull Fight...I thought it was a like, until I realized how gory it was...and then I REALLY didn't like it when I realized......They kill the bull....It's so sad...I was rooting for the bull! Poor things!Traveling with some AMAZING and fun people....even in the stressful times!Thanks Russ, Darin, and Carey!!
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My dad was like, Oh so Janelle is in Spain with Darin? And I was like, OH NO NOT ANOTHER IMMORAL EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIR!!!! But then he said Carey and Russ went too. Whew!
I'm so jealous it looks amazing and hello fun company!
Super fun! I love that you travel so much! The pictures were/are beautiful!
Love Spain - wish I could go back soon. Jeff always says the next ticket he buys is a one-way ticket.
How do you travel AND be in the final days of school???
loved the pics...brought back some fabulous memories. remember all the gaudi books i brought back? glad you had fun. thx for takin car of my sista...another vegas baby comin your way :)
Rachel--I know you had better be kidding! :) extramarital affair! Rachel!!
Beckie--thanks lady!! Thanks for looking! ;) I LOVE it!!
Dawn--I will always think of Jeff when I think about Spain! He would always talk about how much he loved it! It is great!! As for traveling during school, not my smartest move....but like I always say, it will all work out. And it did, and I had fun. The time leading up to it....not so fun (and I was cursing every minute of the trip!!) :) Hence, no blog postings for a month! :)
Treen!! I thought of you at every turn in Barcelona! I totally remember your Gaudi books, and I just wished you were around to ooo and awwwww over it all with me! I am in LOVE! I LOVE barcelona!! Oh my!! It's great! I remember you loving it and now I know why!!
Looks so awesome and BEAUTIFUL and the photo ops...oh, it would be SO AWESOME to photograph there! At any rate I am jealous but I know I would have SURELY put a damper on your trip with an extreme case of culture shock! WOuld have been fun to be with you all though!
Are you still "sleeping around" on your vacations?! Sounds like a fabulous trip. When are you coming to see me?!
Janelle, you are an awesome travel companion! Thank you so much for always having a smile on your face, even during the whole gasoline vs diesel incident! This trip was a blast; one I will never forget. Great times with great family & friends. Doesn't get any better than that! Darin
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