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Excursion Planning Central - IMG_4445.JPG
our sweet little room - IMG_4444.JPG
the entrance - IMG_4442.JPG
Finally, homeward-bound. Bryan looks up in the foyer of the building where we rented a studio apartment for the week. - IMG_4441.JPG
Evidently Gaudi thought fruit baskets were an appropriate turret-topper - IMG_4440.JPG
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some modern religious friezes - IMG_4436.JPG
La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's landmark cathedral. It's final decades of construction may well be financed by the 9 euro entry fee. - IMG_4435.JPG
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(more shots of the architecture) - IMG_4431.JPG
looking down at tourists piling their children on a lizard fountain for a photo op - IMG_4430.JPG
Some Gaudi buildings, flush with his trademark whimsy. - IMG_4428.JPG
Leslie chills on an ornately-tiled bench. - IMG_4427.JPG
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one slice of our view - IMG_4416.JPG
Next stop, Parc Guell for some panoramic city views and Gaudi appreciation. - IMG_4413.JPG
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Offerings on the bar included octopus, a local specialty. - IMG_4411.JPG
I neglected to take a photo of our meal before we started eating, so here is our half-ravaged plate. Salmon, white fish, prawns, sardines, squid, and sea cucumbers. - IMG_4409.JPG
On our last day, we started off by returning to La Boqueria for another shot at the famous Catalan seafood. - 138 3872
Finally, the spa! Johanna came with me to lend support as I blew Bryan's gift certificate. - 138 3874
We spent at least as much time in their fancy-pants bathroom as we did getting rubbed on. (You can see me in the mirror.) - 138 3867
Crossing the Bay Bridge. I missed some truly great shots of crossing the Golden Gate on the way up, shrouded in fog, because I didn't want to take my camera out and feel like a tourist. (eye roll, rueful shrug) - 138 3865
Oh, did I forget to mention that we went outlet shopping? Here, Bryan looks with dismay upon our combined jelly-belly purchase of near $50. We bought so many pounds that we got a free old-fashioned candy dispenser. - 138 3862
Again. - 138 3861
The watertower/guest house. - 138 3860
Luck of the Irish. Because, you know, it's green. - 138 3857
And this one...I've named...Sparkles.