The problem with modern photography is that it's sooooo easy to take soooo many photographs. Unlike the old days where film afforded you at most 36 photographs before you needed to change, the modern "slide night" could end up lasting several days and several nights. To make it easier when I catch up with friends … Continue reading Photos from Spain
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Sue and I visited Spain in 2017, and these were some of our experiences.
Since I first began researching this trip, a visit to Toledo (about 50 minutes by bus south of Madrid) has been high on my list of priorities. I'd seen photographs online which indicated a town of great beauty. On top of that, there was the story of a town that was once the capital city … Continue reading Toledo and Madrid
After a couple of days visiting San Sebastian and Bilbao, we’re on the train headed back to Madrid. In common with the trip from Barcelona to San Sebastian, the trip takes about five hours, and once again, we’re passing through the vast countryside of Spain. At first, the landscape from Barcelona to San Sebastian was … Continue reading San Sebastian and Bilbao
On arriving in Barcelona a couple of days ago, one of the first things we did was pay a visit to Park Guell, designed by the renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi. Even though I thought it was very good, it was a little disappointing, since some parts of the park were closed off for renovation. Since … Continue reading Gaudi Friday
With recent moves for Catalan political independence, it's an interesting time to be in Barcelona. In common with our own "national day" there were lots of people walking around the city draped in the national flag. In stark contrast, the Catalan flag dominated the buildings, often accompanied by a sign with some kind of political … Continue reading Fiesta Nacional de España