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I’ll give you all a break for a 7 days. Tomorrow is starting my business trip to Barcelona...I leave this picture for you to observe in my absence that beautiful Spanish architecture and folklore...

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Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital city of Catalonia. This place has won the esteemed 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, mainly because of the structural designs of edifices. Not all cities have had the prestige of having that award. It used to be just architects who win awards like these, but Barcelona has pretty much done it as a city. Part of these sites are works of the celebrated architect Antoni Gaudi, responsible for the great but still-in-progress temple of the Sagrada Familia (construction of this started in year 1882 and is due for completion in 2026).

Barcelona is one of the best places in the world to appreciate the Mediterranean atmosphere.

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For me the one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is the Alhambra (in Andalusia) a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C...

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delete reply timecoding wrote on May 23, '08 Probably you're back sometime around this time... here in the U.S. there's a national holiday in play for this 3-day weekend, Monday being our "Memorial Day" otherwise "Day of Remembrance." It's considered the start of the summer vacation season, what with school graduations happening a lot... Best to you, Viera!

delete reply greyrider wrote on May 20, '08 Ole, Viera!

delete reply gregzook wrote on May 20, '08 I can't wait to see more photos.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 19, '08 thank you sweetie...I'll try to make some photos...Hugsss...

delete reply happyeti wrote on May 19, '08 Enjoy the trip girl.I truly envy you will see Gaudi`s buildings yourself :) hugz

delete reply americanwoman2007 wrote on May 18, '08 Thank you. And very nice to meet you as well. I believe Bratislava is where Dusan flies into and he was raised in a small city near there. And yes...the world really is small when you think about it. And thank you for the well wishes. I hope that your trip to Barcelona is a productive yet fun filled trip.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 nice to meet you american women...and a best wishes from Bratislava...the world is small... Wishing you a terrific week filled with love and happiness...

delete reply americanwoman2007 wrote on May 18, '08 What a coincidence....One of my close friends...(his name is Dusan)....is from the Slovak Republic. His parents are physicians there and he and his sister were raised there I believe....He came over to the US as an exchange student and decided to stay...he is a pre-med student and is working as a paramedic for another close friend of mine. He is also married to one of my best friends daughters. He always brings me something when he comes back from a visit. How kewl! Hope you are having a good weekend girl!

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 You are most welcome... Thank you so much for your visiting and lovely comment...The beautiful decorations within the palaces typified the remains of Moorish dominion...and in the rest of Europe was not such a great architecture...Have a beautiful day...

delete reply lilangelwolf wrote on May 18, '08 Very beautiful photos, and I love the music.. Came here via Mr. Three. such intricate details in Eastern buildings. Not like our US buildings. Only some buildings have such the craftsman ship of what many buildings over in the East have. Ver Beautiful. I loved it. Lilangelbutterfly

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 Grazia Piccola...Thank you so much for visiting. I hope also that this weekend brought you great happiness... See you again soon...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 Thank you Graham very much...I hope that my stay will be such good as yours...Have a terrific day...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 my sweet mystical lady...sweet soul...I realy thank you ...I always admire your great comment ...Have a wonderful Day...

delete reply ppiccola wrote on May 18, '08 Adios no hasta luego mejor! havee a safe trip Viera! -piccola

delete reply firefysh wrote on May 18, '08 Hi, Viera. I hope, even though it is a business trip, you have time to submerge yourself in some of the culture you obviously enjoy so much.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 Thank you Steve for your visit and lovely message...Have a terrific day as well...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08, edited on May 18, '08 Dear Mr Three...I think when I come back from Barcelona we have to visit Dubai together...such a wonderful photos and projects had mystical lady presented in her blog...I agree with you...that was the best post for this week...Have a nice afternoon and thanks for your effort to keep us together...I enjoy it very much...You are simply the best....

delete reply mysticalenchantres wrote on May 18, '08 Viera this was a wonderful post, and from the photo's it looks like you will have a most wonderful and beautiful time. Have a safe trip my friend, and do take timeout to enjoy this yourself. You will be missed while you are way. Hugs

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 Thank you Yaya for your visit...You are most welcome ...I love your comments...and your nice blog as well...I'm a bit hurry before my journey, but after I'll enjoy all "perfect picture" of you and your friends...

delete reply beatleboy7 wrote on May 18, '08 Have a Safe trip Viera & even tho it's business, take some time to enjoy yourself! We'll all be waiting for your return. Bon Vogage!

delete reply mrthree wrote on May 18, '08 Good morning! Will miss you. Seven days, huh? I already offered a tour of Dubai today. Keeping with the theme of awesome sights to see, I am adding this tour of Barcelona as my 2nd recommendation for this Sunday. I loved the slide show and will be back to watch it again. Thanks, viera. Three

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on May 18, '08 Dear belita ..I'd like to get to know Barcelona better...I'll do my best... definitely. ..thank you for visiting my page ... LOL

delete reply jayaramanms wrote on May 18, '08 Thank you Viera for this beautiful blog and photographs. I have seen the still unfinished church of the Sagrada Família in different angles in TV during the Barcelona Olympics. This structure is really a structural marvel. Wish you a happy trip to Barcelona and the very best in your business dealings. Best wishes.

delete reply belita747 wrote on May 18, '08 Although you go on business, I do hope you can have some free time to enjoy it on your own way. There is so much to see in Barcelona,.. Have a nice trip, my good friend.