Penedes Region

An hour outside of Barcelona, the wine region of Penedes which is known for cava production and great Spanish wines. My parents had been visiting for the week, and we decided a day trip out into the countryside would be a great break from the busy city. We had some interesting tours, great wine/cava, and fantastic views of the countryside.

Freixenet Tour

bottles broken because too much pressure

Torres Family Winary

our train for the tour

countryside of Catalunya

La Pedrera: An apartment building by Gaudi

central courtyard/entrance

lots of "sponge painted" flowers

(more pictures available of la Pedrera in French Visitor's post.)

Maritime Museum

Located at the end of the la Rambla, the Maritime Museum in Barcelona contains some amazing models, nautical artifacts, and exhibits about deep-sea exploration. Even though it was being renovated while we were there, it was pretty awesome.

outside the museum

The Temple of Sagrada Familia

Here is a look inside the Sagrada Familia.

animals! a zoo?...nah, it is a church

"tree canopy"

on going construction till 2030