Tag: Spain

  • Friday 30 June 2006 Highlights: Sangria, flamenco dancing On this extremely hot day I only visited some award winning buildings designed by Atoni Gaudi (1852-1926) who has a very interesting style.

  • Thursday 29 June 2006 Highlights: Las Rambas, Placa de Catalunya fountain After a long hot night sleeping on top of the bed (I think it was 30 degrees in the room!)  I set off with me new South Africa friend John, to explore the city. Today we visited: – Placa de Catalunya, with its beautiful…

  • Wednesday 28 June 2006 Highlights: The Palace of the Popes (Avignon), bustling Las Ramas (Barcelona) Travelling from Nice to Barcelona we stopped off at Avignon, France for a short period.   Avignon was the home of the Popes during the 14th century after Rome become too risky. The Palace of the Popes is magnificent however…