We are finally getting acclimated to life in Barcelona! Last night, at the culturally-appropriate hour of 20:30 we made our way through the streets of the Gothic (our!) section of the city and actually navigated our way to our restaurant of choice: Cafe de la Academia - chosen as much for its name and location as for its food, although the meal was excellent!
This morning: only TWO modes of transportation (besides our feet, which are getting quite a workout!) as we made our way by Metro and train to Figueres to the Dali Theater/Museum/Masoleum... Arriving, we stumbled upon the weekly Sardana dance in the town square. Forbidden under Franco, they are now a weekly occurrence in cities in Catalonya (weekends in Barcelona in front of the Cathedral, and, obviously Fridays in Figueres). Participants, visitors welcome, hold hands in a circle and dance to the music of a band (in orange shirts, of course!)... The dancing can go on for two hours! It's a rather pleasant way to assert identity!
Everywhere the Catalyn language is present: all signs, although generally also in Spanish, and frequently English as well. It's fascinating to see how the French has influenced the Spanish to produce the Catalyn language!
The Dali Museum was - well, Dali! Provocative, interesting, and a fun excursion. (oops! I can't figure out how to re-orient this photo, so you'll just have to turn your head!)
Tonight: regroup, and get ready for tomorrow's departure for Granada and whatever adventures that city holds in store for us!
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Location:Barcelona
1 comment:
Love the dancing1 And yes, I turned my head for Dali. Today I went to Disneyland...again.
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