For the last few months trade has been banned and I’ve mostly been writing about life in lockdown and the anxieties I’m going through. I think it’s time today to focus on some past trips and happier memories. So here are some photos from just under 48 hours in Barcelona.
The first thing we did was visit La Sagrada Familia. It’s one of the most breathtaking buildings I’ve ever seen.
La Sagrada Familia is the most famous church and building in Barcelona is still not finished. 
It has been under nearly constant construction since it broke ground in 1882. 
The ornate church was designed by Antoni Gaudi but he only lived to see a small portion completed. 
Each side of the church tells a story. The nativity facade tells the birth of Jesus and is ornate and lush. 
The passion facade is stark and simple in complete contrast to the opposite side of the church. 
It will be astounding to see this church when it’s completed. 
The entryway from the nativity side fascinated me. Lush leaves of metal covered the massive doors. The detail was astounding. 
One of my favorite small details is the two turtles at the entrance on the nativity side. 
One is a seat turtle and it’s on the side closer to the ocean, one is a tortoise and he’s on the side more inland. The details astound. 
Designed to resemble a forrest, the columns inside the church are breathtaking. 
It’s impossible to capture the beauty of the stained glass windows in the afternoon light, but I tried. 
Even the colors of the windows stand for different parts of Jesus’ life. 
As you can tell, we spent most of our time in and around the Sagrada Familia (I couldn’t get enough), but we did venture out a little to the gothic quarter and the pac de la ciutadella, so here are a few photos of “the rest” of Barcelona.
I don’t remember what this building was, but I loved the animals on top. 
Despite being the most famous church, Sagrada Familia is NOT the cathedral of Barcelona, this is. 
Estación de Francia 
The gothic quarter is the oldest part of Barcelona and so gorgeous to walk through. 
The Parc de la Ciutadella held many surprises for us. Like this guy. 
On a hot summer day I really wanted to just swim in this water. (well.. not really THIS water… but you get the point). 
The Place de Sant Felip Neri is one of the buildings in the gothic quarter that still bears the scars of the Spanish revolution. You can see the bullet holes in the wall all along the bottom of the photo. 
The Romans founded Barcelona and you can still see some of their ruins in the Museu d’historia de Barcelona. It was a great way to escape the heat and learn about the city.
Hopefully the Sagrada Familia alone has sparked your interest in Barcelona. Someday, travel will be open again and we will be able to see all these amazing things with our own eyes, but until then, I’ll try to share more photos of my travels with you all. I feel so blessed so far to have seen so many countries in the two short years I’ve lived in Europe. I can’t wait to see more.
Until then, love from the farm.
Fernweh Findings 
Great photos 👍 was suppose to go in a few weeks but obviously cant. Cant wait to rebook and experience it. Thanks for sharing
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We had a chance to visit Barcelona many years ago and I was surprised how much there is to see and do. If only we could travel, I wouldn’t mind going back again to see its famous sites. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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Barcelona is one of those cities I’m never tired of going back 🙂 living in Lisbon is good because it’s not far and quite cheap, so these last times I went there just to relax, without feeling the obligation to go to the touristy places 🙂 stay safe and greetings from Portugal, PedroL
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