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Des Small wrote:
Padraig Breathnach writes: Des Small wrote: Padraig Breathnach writes: But how about the bodegas? Yes, we had no bodegas. But do you not need to excurse for that? So what did you find to do? It is a pleasant city for a flâneur; That's just the right term! there's the cathedral and the fiddly lanes round it, and all of Las Ramblas and the astonishing covered Art Nouveau food market; Yes. Loved them. Particularly the cathedral cloister and the food market. you have to see at least some of the Gaudi buildings, Even if you are not into architecture? I liked the Gaudi stuff. and the park is nice, on account of being also a park, It rained non-stop during our visit, so we gave the park a miss. We'll get it next time. and then there's a bunch of eating and drinking to do. (I insisted on going to the mad touriste restaurant for roast sucking pig, and it was the Right Thing to do.) A good food city. I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. -- PB The return address has been MUNGED |
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Padraig Breathnach writes:
Des Small wrote: you have to see at least some of the Gaudi buildings, Even if you are not into architecture? I liked the Gaudi stuff. Yes. At least from the outside, along the Big Street Above Las Ramblas. (To be honest, going in wasn't really an improvement.) [...] I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. I couldn't really recommend it if you're not. Des |
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Des Small wrote:
Padraig Breathnach writes: Des Small wrote: I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. I couldn't really recommend it if you're not. I'm open to persuasion. A good exhibition, particularly if there is plenty of explanation and commentary, might convert me. And if it doesn't, at least I would know better why I'm not into Picasso. -- PB The return address has been MUNGED |
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Padraig Breathnach writes:
Des Small wrote: Padraig Breathnach writes: Des Small wrote: I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. I couldn't really recommend it if you're not. I'm open to persuasion. A good exhibition, particularly if there is plenty of explanation and commentary, might convert me. And if it doesn't, at least I would know better why I'm not into Picasso. There's a reasonable amount of commentary, in both Castillian ("Spanish") and Catalan. Des |
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Padraig Breathnach wrote:
Des Small wrote: Padraig Breathnach writes: Des Small wrote: I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. I couldn't really recommend it if you're not. I'm open to persuasion. A good exhibition, particularly if there is plenty of explanation and commentary, might convert me. And if it doesn't, at least I would know better why I'm not into Picasso. Over the course of his long life, Picasso painted in a number of different styles - it's quite interesting to see how his work changed through the years. Sheila |
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Padraig Breathnach wrote:
Des Small wrote: Padraig Breathnach writes: Des Small wrote: [] and the park is nice, on account of being also a park, It rained non-stop during our visit, so we gave the park a miss. We'll get it next time. It was constantly sunny during ours! The park is indeed very pleasant (I'm assuming we're talking about Park Guell). We bumped into neighbours there, who live two houses away from me. Then bumped into them in the centre the same evening. We've yet to ever bump into them in the middle of Manchester! and then there's a bunch of eating and drinking to do. (I insisted on going to the mad touriste restaurant for roast sucking pig, and it was the Right Thing to do.) A good food city. Yes, and I have to say it seemed a lot cheaper than I expected. Excellent lunch deals abound (had great rabbit once day!) and we were spending around 6 euros for a complete lunch. You could get decent dinner deals for around 10-12, but even a la carte isn't that expensive. The oddest restaurant (though good food) we dined at was one that specialised in Ecuadorian and Indian food. Surely can't be many of them. I liked the Picasso museum, too, because of more than despite the absence of World Famous Paintings - there's strength and depth in the Picasso oeuvre and then some. That's a possible for the next time, but I'm not big into Picasso. I agree completely with Des's assessment of the museum. There's a good deal of earlier work which, I think, shows the development of ideas, colours, forms etc. found in his later periods. I really came away from the museum feeling I'd learned a little about that, and I think it's increased my appreciation of Picasso. (I like Picasso, but am not abig fan.) We walked to the modern art museum, but then didn't feel the inclination to go inside! For a longer trip than a weekend, I would also recomend a visit to Montserrat. Nice views, interesting monastery buildings, and some pretty easygoing hillwalks- great cable car ride too! Don't overlook a trip to Tarragona too (which gets a bad rap, as it has quite a bit of industry), which is not that far away by train- it has an exquisite Roman aquaduct, which benefits from hardly anyone visiting it! -- David Horne- www.davidhorne.net usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk |
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S Viemeister wrote: Over the course of his long life, Picasso painted in a number of different styles - it's quite interesting to see how his work changed through the years. But most of the stuff after the Cubist period seem anticlimatic... |
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jenniferthecanadian wrote:
My boyfriend and I are are planning a weekend in Barcelona next month and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions of things we must see or do while we're there. It's always great to get advice from people who know the city. Thanks for your ideas! Jennifer If you plan on visiting museums, the Gaudi attractions, and use public transport do buy a Barcelona Card. We spent four days there in April and probably save 60-70 euros by using the cards. You also get discounts at some restaurants but do read the fine print as it only applies to certain days/hours. It is great not to have to wait in line for tickets at the metro stations. You can get them at the tourism information booths. LMF |
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"LMF" wrote in message oups.com... jenniferthecanadian wrote: My boyfriend and I are are planning a weekend in Barcelona next month and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions of things we must see or do while we're there. It's always great to get advice from people who know the city. Thanks for your ideas! Jennifer If you plan on visiting museums, the Gaudi attractions, and use public transport do buy a Barcelona Card. We spent four days there in April and probably save 60-70 euros by using the cards. You also get discounts at some restaurants but do read the fine print as it only applies to certain days/hours. It is great not to have to wait in line for tickets at the metro stations. A day pass for the network costs 4 Euro 80 and give the same benefit. Having looked at the Barcelone Card, I must say that it does seem to be better value than many other towns because the extra days cost just 3-4 Euro each (whereas normally they are 2x, 3x, 4x etc), but none of the free museuems inspired me tim You can get them at the tourism information booths. LMF |
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