Are We There Yet?

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 7/1/2025 Barcelona, Spain


Arc de Triomphe undergoing construction.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia
(AKA Barcelona Cathedral).
Exploring Barcelona Neighborhoods
4 Cats Restaurant.
An Art Nouveau-style café opened in 1896, now serving Catalan cuisine.

On the way to the Opera.
My ticket to the Rusalka Opera.







Comments

  1. Rita FishelJuly 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM

    It's so hard to imagine these incredible buildings just 'hanging out'. Can't wrap my mind around all the history.

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