What was this?

Hmm. It wasn't a celebrity spotting. Nope, sure of that.
He was a little...French?
Either way, he was a riot. Next thing I knew, Jenny and I were chatting up a storm with him. He was having a good old time on the set of that famous movie I am sure they were shooting!
And HE wanted his picture with ME!! hahahaha.
(Now why can't I meet cool guys in America?? :)

The other two images give you an idea of the set. Note the snobby looking lady!! She had to be the star!

Okay, now we were running...well, a little bit late. Just a teensy, tiny bit. It would be okay. We had to get back to the bus station. BUT, we still had to get luggage, and we were STARVING. I mean, STARVING.

And the late game will continue...

The tour has ended...

The Cheesy Bus Tour was over.
My hours in Barcelona, Baby were coming to a close.
Don't think for a second the adventure has ended!!!

As Jenny and I trudged back to the hotel to get our suitcases, we were tired, a bit over-sunned and bedazzled by what Barcelona had to offer. We had a few more blocks to go.

I decided to take a picture of the convention center. It wasn't necessarily anything very interesting...but it was the picture of "normalcy" that caught my attention. I was studying it, wondering what kind of "normal" conventions or tradeshows went on there. Wondering if I would ever have a job that would bring me to a market in Barcelona, Baby!

We rounded the corner, and to our surprise they were filming! I am quite sure it was the next Oscar film. We ran smack into the set! Below is what we saw (note the "Take It Easy" production truck parked across the street!)

Sagrada Familia, continued

Just a couple more shots of Sagrada Familia. We are almost to the end of the cheesy bus tour!

Amazing Spanish Architecture

This was a treat we could see from miles before we arrived via bus tour. A noticeable landmark in Barcelona, this Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) church was under very major re-construction. It was very large, encompassing a couple of city blocks. Unfortunately, we did not have time to stop and go inside.

Walking through the Plaza

Lots of those statue people. Man, isn't it hot to be dressed like that when it's 85 and sunny? Doesn't your make-up run off?

I think she is sad. I think her can is empty.

Nobody beat the Jesus statue, but these were quite interesting. Yes, they are real people!!! Amazing how these ones really looked. I guess this has taken the place of live freeze models?

I LOVED this architeture! It may not be old or antiquated or traditional Europe, but I loved it. Something different in the landscape, you know?

Back to Barcelona!!

I really must get on with this European trip. Now really, it has almost been a year! I cannot believe how time flies. This is a really good indicator!

So, on with Barcelona and the cheesy bus tour. Did I ever tell you why it's the cheesy bus tour? Probably not. I met a friend once in New York City, and I wanted to help him take a tour of my favorite place on earth! He was going to go on one of the double decker buses, and I told him it was so cheesy to be a tourist like that! He laughed and made fun of me. From then on, I dubbed any tourist-trap tour bus - a "cheesy bus tour".

It's really not cheesy, but it makes me smile to remember how he said it in his Australian accent. :)
Too bad he is not reading my blog.
I am sure I would get a comment or two.




The view from the top of the bus! A plaza as we passed it in Barcelona.

This is what our cheesy bus tour looked like!

A taste of the flavor of downtown. This seemed to be the main area of shopping. I wouldn't know for sure. I couldn't hear the tour man on the cheesy tour because his voice was muffled, but mostly because the older gentlemen were talking Jenny's ears off.

Yes, there is a Hard Rock Cafe in Barcelona, BABY. I seriously thought of buying a shirt, but for real - would I really wear it??

Something special

I have been following the blog of a family that I know through my sister. They used to attend New Life Church in Gahanna, and are incredibly faithful Christians. I feel their story should be shared and if it touches you, there are ways you can help - through prayer, donations, or just caring about precious life.

Even in the midst of their worst storm imaginable, they give all the glory to our Lord, Jesus Christ. An inspiration to all.

Read more:
http://thesumralls.org/default.aspx