Barcelona {days three and four}

On Thursday, we took a bus to Figuera to see the Salvador Dalí Museum and had lunch in this charming town.

Dalí signed his wife's name along with his.

 Learning.

Double image paintings. I loved these.

 Playing!

After lunch we got back on the bus and headed to Girona, a medieval town that was absolutely beautiful. We toured the largest single-nave cathedral, had the most amazing hot chocolate, and then headed back to the hotel. That night Tim and I got to go out with the rest of the faculty for dinner while two of our wonderful students stayed with the boys. :)

My little photographer-protegee.

 Tapestry of Creation.

On Friday, we started our day at the Fundació Joan Mirò Museum. I love this sculpture!

View from the terrace.

The kids like the lockers.

After the museum, we went toward the harbor to the aquarium. It was a gorgeous day.

The aquarium was pretty awesome!

That night we went to a Flamenco show, which was truly fabulous. The kids took naps, so they got to come too (and both mom and dad got to enjoy it as well). I need to get the photos from Benjamin's camera from that night.

Barcelona {days one and two}

We got to Barcelona on a Tuesday afternoon. After lunch we went on a bus tour of the city, which is now one of our favorites!

We saw the Parque Güell, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi (one of many things he designed in Barcelona). I had only heard a bit about him before we left for our European adventure, and have come to love his work.

View from Mont Juic. Gorgeous.

We ate dinner that night at Restaurante Navarra, chicken paella. Amazing.

The next morning we went on a walking tour of the Barri Gòtic, including the cathedral and Jewish quarter, followed by the Casa Milà and lunch at La Vaca Paca. That afternoon we toured the Museu Picasso and had an early dinner and bedtime!

 Market.

Casa Milà.

Best friends!

Inspiration for the Star Wars storm trooper helmets!

 Casa Battló.