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I still can't work out how to post pics..the link above is to my album of the holiday on facebook (there are some great pics of Barcelona at the beginning, last couple of pages are us by the pool, you might want to miss those out, don't look at lunchtime or it might put you off your dinner)
We visited Casa Battlo and it was incredible, you'll see from the pics how mad it is.
Halucinogenic mushrooms feature a lot Gaudi's architecture, which explains a lot I think.
Looked at the exterior of Casa Mila en route to Parc Guel but didn't have time to go in, we walked everywhere and packed a lot in just one day.
The highlight for me was the church Sagrada Familia, I found it incredibly moving for some reason and felt privileged to visit what is still a work in progress. I intend to go back when it's complete if not before. Gaudi's tomb is in the church and I went and had a word, lit a candle, thanked him for sharing his incredible gift with the world.
Salou was lovely too, start of the season so not too chavvy. The hotel was very good, I'd recommend it. Food was second to none.
Was disappointed we didn't manage to get to Sitges, apparently it's the Brighton of Catalunya, very gay and colourful.
I'd love to go back to Barcelona, we only scratched the surface.
I loved it, it was my first sunshine holiday abroad in 20 years.