Thursday, we were in Barcelona, Spain. It was an overcast, windy day.Out excursion was called "Barcelona Sights and Flamenco Show". We first drove around the old Gothic Quarter then through the Modernist area of the city. We when to see Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Church. This building was started in 1882 and it is still under construction. They are now estimating that it will be completed in 2026.
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| sailing into the port of Barcelona. We werr one of 5 cruise ships in port today |
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| one oi the other cruise ships that entered just before us backing into it berth. We had a one hour delay because they had to wait for a big container ship to leave first. |
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| the skyline to the north of the port. The building with curved to is the W Hotel and is known as The Sail". |
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| Barcelona Cathedral |
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| an interesting streetlight |
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| a Gaudi designed building |
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| first sight of the church |
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| I used a wide angle lens for this shot |
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| a sculpture |
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| the old bull fighting ring has been converted to commercial complex |
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Plaça Espanya Monumental Fountain (1929) |
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| a complex of Spanish themed buildings is were we went to see the Flamenco dancing |
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| we were served sangria and olives |
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| the Flamenco show |
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| pictures of world famous Flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya |
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| a gelateria shop |
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| Back on board ship, . they had another big sail-away party in honor of the CEO of Holland America Line who came on board |
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| sunset over the Spanish coast |
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