lost in europe

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Spain

Sagrada  Familia Basilica by Gudhi

To be the largest church in Europe

Restoration to be complete by 2026

We left Corsica for the port of Marseilles, an 11 hour overnight trip across the sea. It was nice to sit back and relax as we move to our final destination of our adventure. Actually it was more of a cruise ship with very nice accommodations, restaurant and lounging areas. Although, our port was Marseilles we did not have time stay and visit. We moved on to Barcelona, a 5 hour ride to complete our adventure and get closer to our departing airport back to USA. During our getting Lost in Europe adventure we were told several times by international travelers that Barcelona is there favorite place to visit. After being there we understand whole heatedly except for parking. With a larger vehicle you cannot park anywhere in town. Gary and Dick ended up going out of the La Rambla area and park in the marina lot for a fee of course. Barcelona is a very entertaining place to be in. I would need several days at a minimum to make a dent into what is available to see and do. To make the most of our visit we went with the divide and conquer method. We split up and went our own way to get in as much as possible. Since we stayed at a hotel right in the old town / tourist area made it easy to get going and back. This town never sleeps. There were people singing and dancing late into the night. Crowds of people just stroll around being entertained by side walk performances, checking out the architectures, cathedrals,  art, shopping, just having fun and enjoying the local culture and food. We had a great time getting lost and finding our way back...no problems. Barcelona has an impressive police presence to discourage any issues for visitors.


Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic, and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the worlds major global cities. The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the city limits with a population of  4,500,000 it is the second largest city in Spain.

Antoni Gaudi ...the most celebrated talent in Barcelona history. Architect of Sagrada Familia Basilica.

These guys could really play

A small donation at the end was gratefully accepted

Police very helpful with visitors

Our Hotel

Sidewalk artists

La Rambla is where you want to be

Can't escape the graffiti...not all of it is bad

All cultures and nationalities can be found here

Tile mosaics ,,,,nice to take home

Supermarket specializing in liquor ?

If you are looking it is all here

Street sweeper...very clean here

One of the  open squares 

Young artists sketching 

More music

Psychedelic bike..cool !

Sangria ...when in Spain drink like a Spaniard

Thank God !

Walk way between apartments

Harlem Globe Trotter candidate

I have no idea but interesting to watch

Really Good

Barcelona Cathedral

Geese in holy water ?

Holy water on tap

Craftsman renovating 

Need a fan ?

Local guys

Salvador Dali museum

Marilyn is here

On the hunt.... still

Carolyn's favorite store....nice fashions 

Looking for a dance ?

Mink coat and all the trimmings

You are not alone

Bringing the groceries home...beats driving 

Barcelona H&M

21 degrees celcius

Drinking fountain

Hard Rock Cafe

59 Cadillac hanging from the ceiling

Police working over the bikers

Open air market....huge

Always lit up

Sunrise in Barcelona ..... Time to do it again