We have spent the last two days perusing the winding roads that decorate Barcelona. One of the things that I did not expect to experience is the impact that the famous architect, Gaudi, has had on this city. On our guided tour yesterday morning, our first stop featured the architect/artist's work in Park Güell. It really does take a little effort to look past the whimsy of his work to see just how incredible it is. He was hired by so many to produce his magic for them.
Our bus driver, Kim, and our guide, Tony, led us to Gaudi's most famous, yet incomplete work, the Familia Sagrada. We walked around the entire church in awe of its graduer. We have saved the trip inside for Saturday morning. While it is no longer possible to climb the towers, I hear that we can take the elevator up. Not ideal, but we'll take it!Today, we added a little more Gaudi to our trip with a stop at two of his famous houses, Battló House & Casa Mila. It really must have been awesome to live in these houses. Now, both are open to visitors and budding photographers.
I love it when students get a taste of different art forms from around the world. The get to see how that art impacts the culture, design, and feel of a city. I can't wait for them to celebrate our next city's famous artist, Michelangelo.
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