Today was amazingly awesome. We had a very nice tour guide named Fabio who took us around the old parts of Barcelona and spoke to us about buildings such as the Holy Cross Hospital and the history of each building. He showed us some really old, black and white photos where you could see how the interior of the hospital was laid out. The old side of Barcelona was very beautiful especially being able to see some of its well known architects' work as its the main feature that makes Barcelona so different but unique. Overall I wouldn't mind going there again.
Once we'd seen some of the places in the old town we moved to a nice little area where we had lunch. I can't remember what the place was called where we ate but wow, the braised farm pork ribs were really, really good. The majority of us had the pork ribs except for Adrian, who didn't feel hungry, and Kirsten, who had ox tail, yum! The plates of food weren't so big, so we went to Burger King afterwards for an ice-cream and drink, where Cameron was still hungry and got himself more food!
Barcelona is very different in comparison to Perth. It is very colourful and bright, not to mention much busier and architecturally unique. Lunch was finished and we walked back to meet Fabio after taking a look around the market place which used to be an old church or cathedral. Its just amazing to see how everybody lives here and what they do to earn money, e.g. We see gypsies, performers of music, artists, still life statues, etc. I'm so glad that we were even given this opportunity or else we wouldn't even have seen any of this.
We walked to the bus and had a tour driving around the city to get to Sagrada Familia and OH MY WORD, I WAS IN HEAVEN!!! Everything about this building was unique, not even words can explain how this building looks and feels once in the Cathedral. You are speechless and that's all you can really say. From stone to detailed, sculptures to breathtaking stained glass windows, this place is magnificent. The stone walls keep in the coolness and the heat outside, just the way a Cathedral should be. This whole building was designed by one man, Gaudi. Gaudi is a man of many talents but he is mainly known for his architectural work. Sadly he died before he could finish this building but it didn't mean that another person wouldn't finish it for him. Later on in the day we went to see a park where he had incorporated his work. Hard work and patience was needed to do what he created.
Overall in my opinion today was awesome. Just seeing the amazing buildings and actually imagining people creating them is just unbelievable. Out of this whole trip I've got to say that today was the best. I love architecture and I love learning about different cultures which is why today was the perfect day for it.
Tomorrow Barcelona's biggest theme park called Port Aventura awaits us.
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