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One of the many reason to visit Barcelona is to see the architect work of Gaudi. Unfortunately, many of his legendary buildings were undergoing maintenance work, like the Sandgra Familia.
Gaudi's Legend
Shall let the photos do the talking.
some of his science research findings
museum inside the familia
how gaudi looks like
After like 3 hours plus, we left to visit Park Guell, another Gaudi’s work. But getting there isn’t easy. Because its on top of a hill, plus the weather that day was super super hot and sunny!! Luckily there were escalators for the first half of the climb.
Ice creams save the day!
Awesome view at the park
Think Sentosa tried to imitate Gaudi’s Park Guell style. I think many of us find the design very familiar from Sentosa. It actually originated from here!
on top of the park
We climbed like a thousand of steps to reach the top of the park. But I guess its worth the effort after seeing the view from the top.
exhausted
champions league final!
After visiting the Park, we went to shop at the town while waiting for the champions league final match between ManU & Barcelona. We were really fortunate to to be able to watch in match in Barcelona! We met PK’s spanish friend to watch the match together. Initially we planned to watch the match at the square with big screeen but we were told that that is a place for celebration after the match and there would not be any telecast of the match. Quite puzzling but we have to accept it. We settled down at a nearby pub to watch the match. All the cafe and bars were already packed with fans of all ages and gender with their Barcelona Jerseys and banners and those.
Champions 2009
The fans were cheering their team on, shouting, screaming, singing. You can imagine how crazy they went when Barcelona scores. We dunno the cheers and songs but just joined them and made lots of noise. And luckily Barcelona won. And the city went crazy. Celebrations were everywhere. People see you with a scarf around you will hi5 with you, hug u and even kiss you. Vehicles horn their cars to celebrate, its freaking rowdy and noisy. PK’s friend said that there’ll be riot no matter they win or lose. So its better to be careful on the streets. We joined the celebratation at the square where they gave out the “champions cup” to everyone there, and there were live band there performing. Everyone gathered there to watch Barcelona lift the trophy.
There were fireworks also. The people were getting rowdy, especially some who were drunk. It was quite an experience walking back to the hostel, seeing people climbing the lamp post, doing all sorts of weird things, singing while walking, shouting like there’s no tomorrow.
What a day with Gaudi and the champions league final. Also, its my birthday! One of my most memorable birthday:) Spent in Barcelona.
