We slept well, and were soon ready for a 10am tour scheduled at el Palau de la Música!
Breakfast at our hotel is included, and it’s a vast and lovely assortment of choices. (Best yogurt I’ve ever had, too!) Breads and hams and cheeses abound at the smorgasbord tables, plus some sweets like muffins, donuts, etc. There’s also a menu offering eggs, sausages, bacon, waffles – the usual morning fare. And good coffee! (We also have a Nespresso machine in our room, as is seemingly the norm in Europe!)
We watched an introductory video before our tour, after which, I think everyone fell silent. There are no words to describe this majestic theater. it has to be seen. Oh, and the organ (4,000 pipes!) must be heard. Anyone who is anyone has performed on the tiny stage surrounded by beautiful muses of all the arts!
This was a lovely experience from start to finish. We were allowed to go on stage, and were treated to a listen to that fabulous organ!
Next… a private tour guide (Irma) to introduce us to the genius of Antonin Gaudí
What to say? This isn’t even a fraction of the unbelievable (unfinished) Sagrada Familia by Gaudí. The colors and light streaming through mid-day is extraordinary, and learning about Gaudí’s vision and genius is mind-blowing.
We had two days of Gaudí and it was exhausting just trying to grasp all that went into his designs.
More Gaudí…
And then, as a complete surprise for my birthday month (!) Paul took me to a beautiful restaurant where we enjoyed Flamenco dancing.
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