Showing posts with label cruises in the Mediterranean. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cruises in the Mediterranean. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Weekend in Black and White - Barcelona Scenes - July 31, 2011

Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in the world - beautiful scenery,
an area rich in history and culture, activities to fill every minute of your
day and night, wide avenues to stroll, lovely plazas, warm and friendly
people, delicious food and wine, including Mediterranean seafood of
incredible variety.  Very different from the rest of Spain, Catalonia is
a treasure that should not be missed.  Now that I have retired, I don't
know if I will ever be able to return but memories of  past visits are
never far from my mind.


Barcelona has so many beautiful buildings with wrought iron trimmings.



 




Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia, a work in progress.



One of the many stalls at La Boqueria, the fabulous La Rambla market.



One of the many sights one sees on La Rambla.

I am participating in The Weekend in Black and White - check
out the site and add your own post to join in the fun!



Sunday, November 28, 2010

Mellow Yellow Monday - Night Scene in Malaga, Spain - November 29, 2010


Mellow Yellow Monday - Night Scene in Malaga, Spain - November 29, 2010

Malaga is a beautiful Andalusian city on Spain's Costa del Sol, on the shores of the
northern Mediterranean.  It is one of the world's oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians
about 770 BC. 

Its moderate climate, even in the winter months, make it a very popular tourist
destination, along with its many historical and cultural venues.  The city is a showplace
of various architectures.   Having been occupied by the Moors and under the influences
of both Islam and Christianity, Malaga's churches and buildings reflect tht influence.

Pabo Picasso and Antonio Banderas are but two of the famous sons of Malaga. 

I regret not spending more than 24 hours here at the end of my Mediterranean cruise. 

We were at a lovely little hotel right near the heart of town which was so convenient to
everything and we needed, at the very least, another two days, to properly see the
historic sights and to enjoy Malaga's charm and ambiance.  If there is ever a next time,
I'll plan appropriately!!


Malaga Cathedral at night

I am participating in Mellow Yellow Monday - come join in the fun!