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Barcelona, in the northeast of Spain, is geographically and culturally a whole different country than most of Spain.
The unique, intricate, architecture of Gaudi is not for everyone... but it should not be missed.
My impressions of Barcelona are heavily colored by Gaudi and I would have to make more than one two day visit to really know this city.

One thing I do know... hold on to your wallet.
We had been warned about the aggressive pick pockets in the La Rambla area, but thought this was typical of all big cities.
Still, I was careful to guard our car as the rest of the family shuffled our bags into the small hotel on La Rambla.
The trouble was, while I was guarding our luggage at the trunk, an enterprising local had slipped into the driver's seat
from the busy street side of our rental car, and was riffling through our glove compartment while I stood a mere six feet away.
Fortunately, I caught him before he did any damage... fortunately for him, I didn't break his leg in the door.
Looking around at the crowds seated along the boulevard, I noticed that they, as well as the local police, were watching in apparent amusement.
Just another day in the city...


LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON BARCELONA

TRAVEL: 1994...


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around the city

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fresh market

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1992 olympic venues

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balearia line ferry
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architecture

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casa batllo

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casa mila

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palau guell

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park guell

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la sagrada familia

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