Friday, September 3, 2010

Espana: Barcelona,



First stop Dali Museum in Figueres on French-Spain border

You can do anything if your are a genius, it will always look good...
Si on est un geni on peut faire tout ce qu'on veut. Ce sera toujours beau...



Hola! Que tal?


I smile therefore I am / Je souris donc je suis


Hola, me llamo Juanita

Nice ceiling! Joli plafond!


She caught my eyes... I liked her playful look / J'ai ete attire par son on regard ludique


Barcelona... que ciutad maravillosa!
Big, old mediterranean, bight mediterranean city



Real city, no Disneyland / Ville authentique, pas Disneyland


Straight lines and right angles? No way. Jose!  / Lignes et angles dtoits? Non



Large shady streets, yes! ? Grandes avenues ombragees, oui!



La fauna en la Rambala / The fauna on La Rambla / La faune sur la Rambla



Hey, I know this kangaroo! Eh, je connais ce kangourou!


Making a living by just standing there, clever! / Gagner sa vie a ne rien faire, pas bete!



I liked her


Gaudi, smart dude and a pretty good architect...

... La pedrera

 
... Built in 1920/s


The building is mostly used for offices today


NYAC... Not Your Average Ceiling


NYAB...  Not Your Average Balcony



NYAC... Not Your Average Courtyard


 
NYAR... Not Your Average Roof top


Straight lines??? NO!!!


La sagrada familia: Gaudi's masterpiece

 
... a cathedral not being restored but still being buiilt, many yaers after Gaudi's death



 Using more modern techniques than in the Middle Ages



 Some sections are starting to fall into place very nicely...



Nothing to add here...



Some parts will require more time and effort



Should be completed between 2020 and 2040


Patience is of the essence

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