you could see the significant changes. Like offerings to the gods, colourful
fruits and vegetables now adorn the many steeples that decorate the exterior
of the church.
We booked our tickets online the minute they were available a few months
ago, just as well, if you turned up today, you would have been disappointed.
Our tickets included a visit to the top of the Passion Tower. To control
the masses, you choose an available time and you have around a 15 min grace
to arrive.
The interior was all but complete when we visited last time, really all that
were missing were some of the stain glass windows. When we walked in we were
not expecting that same wow factor. But, little did we know what effect
those stain glass windows would have. As the sun shone through their colour
was captured by the towering columns giving you the impression that you are
lost in an enchanted forest. Imagination or foresight, I am not sure what
you would call it, but this Gaudi was an amazing man. I should have a t
Shirt that reads .. "I love anything Gaudi" what a shame that this genius's
life was cut short.
I would have to admit though, that the visit to the passion tower was a
little underwhelming. Not sure what I was expecting. At our assign time we
gathered at the lifts. We were elevated up 65m. Then there is a small
heavily caged area that you can see the city. The only possibility of a
clear photo is if your lens could fit through a gap. Basically, that was
it, you then start to descend the tight spiral stair case. Occasionally
there is a small opening, where once again if you can slip your camera out
there you could get a shot of those coloured fruits I talked about earlier.
For some reason I really thought that we would get some magnificent internal
aerial views of the church. oh well. at this stage my thoughts are, save
your money and just buy tickets for the church entry!
All on board was 1.30pm so we still had some time up our sleeve. One of
the things I love about Barcelona is the architecture, so we decided to take
the long walk back to Ramblas and catch the shuttle back to the ship. As
luck would have it we ran into Ros and Arnold so we enjoyed a Sangria on the
Ramblas as any serious tourist should.
A Barcelona tip, don't do the ships shuttle. The port authority does put on
a bus for cruise ships, 3Euros Single, 4Euros Return. Depending on how many
ships there are, it will call into each of the terminals to pick up and drop
off on its circle run. It is a great service.
It drops you off just near the Christopher Columbus's column and that is
also where it picks up. all well sign posted.
As we needed to be at the Sagrada very early this morning, eight of us
jumped into 2 taxi's. That cost was around 20 Euros for each taxi.
Step count : 619,066 love these port days. sea days maybe struggling.
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