We have settled into a pattern of taking it slow and easy in the mornings. We have coffee and a fresh croissant on the roof deck, Marsha with the Sudoku and Crossword and if Harry can manage to not be computing he will join her to do some sketching or work on a watercolor.
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This is our week to go to Museums. We have planned out our destinations for each day and today it was the Museu Nacional de art de Catalunya. Travelling by bus #D20 and then the #55 we only had a few blocks walk on either end. The walk to the Museum on Montjuic Hill afforded us expansive views of the city below. Before entering we had lunch at the Terrace café overlooking the fountains and Placa d Espanya directly below and the city and hillsides beyond. This is “selfie” central for Barcelona and it is amusing to watch everyone primping and posing.
The museum building was originally the main building of the 1929 World Exhibition. Regrettably in an effort to “modernize” the galleries they have covered up much of the charm of the building. The strength of the collection is in “Romanesque” but we came to see what they refer to as their “modern” collections. In particular, we enjoyed the Spanish Impressionists and Modernista furniture and decorations.
Just at the point that we were suffering from “museum fatigue”. Marsha spotted an alcove with two leather couches that seemed to be calling out to us. Stretching out completely on one couch Marsha mused that every museum should have one dimly lit room on every floor filled with chaises for the weary museumgoer to recharge.
After returning to the apartment for a short rest we went to Sensi Restaurant for another wonderful meal. Having this superb restaurant just 100 steps from our front door is entirely too much of a temptation. This being our third meal there “our” waiter has now begun to refer to Marsha as “My Lady”.
The museum building was originally the main building of the 1929 World Exhibition. Regrettably in an effort to “modernize” the galleries they have covered up much of the charm of the building. The strength of the collection is in “Romanesque” but we came to see what they refer to as their “modern” collections. In particular, we enjoyed the Spanish Impressionists and Modernista furniture and decorations.
Just at the point that we were suffering from “museum fatigue”. Marsha spotted an alcove with two leather couches that seemed to be calling out to us. Stretching out completely on one couch Marsha mused that every museum should have one dimly lit room on every floor filled with chaises for the weary museumgoer to recharge.
After returning to the apartment for a short rest we went to Sensi Restaurant for another wonderful meal. Having this superb restaurant just 100 steps from our front door is entirely too much of a temptation. This being our third meal there “our” waiter has now begun to refer to Marsha as “My Lady”.