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Sunday, November 20, 2016 | Spain – Catalonia, Barcelona | Petra

VENUE BARCELONA

REUNION IN THE CAPITAL OF CATALONIA

Packed with high hopes we leave France and drive along the coast to Barcelona. We are full of anticipation, because we will meet with our dear friend Uli in the Spanish metropolis. Uli has decided to catch a plane and is looking forward to meet again.

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PERFECT CONDITIONS

However, Uli’s guidelines for a meeting were quite challenging: First, it had to be an interesting location. Second, it should be at least 20 °C.

With Barcelona, ​​we fully meet the first requirement. The second we miss by a hair’s breadth with 18/19 °C , but are still in Uli’s tolerance range, also because at least the sun is shining.

We store our truck comfortably and safely on the large parking lot Citystop. The next few days all three of us will live together in a small Airbnb apartment near the Arc de Triomf, in the district of El Born. The old district is an exciting mix of Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg. The cool bar scene shares its winding streets and alleys with funky shops, fancy galleries and hip restaurants, the small grocery store around the corner, the laundromat and the fashionable hairstylist. The audience is mixed, young, local, international and in a good mood. So it’s the perfect spot for us!

Our parking for the next days sourrounded by colourful graffitis
Unique Sagrada Familia is under construction since 134 years, finalisation planned 2026
Let's have a look at the studio of Sagrada Familia
In this workshop architects and engineers elaborate the details
Impressive view from Park Güell down to the harbour
Antoni Gaudí's Modernisme is even useful for sunbathing
With the ropeway we hover over Barcelona to Mount Montjuïc
At the art museum Fundació Joan Miró we dive into a different world

A tapestry of superlatives – size 5 m x 7.5 m, weight about 3 tons. The filigree statue on the bottom left, this is Uli.

STRONG PROGRAM

The following days, we playfully master an inspiring cultural program. We run our feet hot and also expand our knowledge of culinary lifestyle. In short, we see a lot, have a lot of fun together, have profound conversations and enjoy good food. It feels like a “real” holiday.

We enjoy the sun and the sea at the Barcelona's beach
We love to stroll through the city
The extra portion of entertainment we get from street musicians
The magnificient townhouse Casa Amattler next door to Casa Battló
The ”Bone House” is one of many Antoni Gaudí's master pieces
Modernisme wherever your eyes stop
The architecture of the Casa Batlló is impressive inside and outside
Form and function form a fascinating unity in Gaudí's architecture
Having sweets in the old-established Pastelería Escribá at La Ramblas
When window shopping in the alternative district El Born the eyes light up

SALVADOR DALÍ IN PORTLLIGAT

Before we start to Barcelona by the way we make a short stop in Cadaqués. The former fishing village on the Costa Brava with its white houses is just worth seeing. In Portlligat we visit the former refuge of Salvador Dalí. He bought old fisherman’s houses in this small bay and gradually connected them to a house. The result is a small labyrinth. Dalí’s eccentric understanding of art is reflected in this unusual house, where he lived for many years with his wife Gala, received guests and had his studio. Very exciting!

View of Portlligat. Salvador Dalí’s house can be guessed from afar by the silver heads.

The pool and the lounge in the back
The egg plays an important role in Dalí's art
The extensive garden with olive trees and views of the silent bay
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