A cup of tea in a little cafe in Barcelona.I love to travel, to sense a new place: the culture, the people. I enjoy feeling the pulse of the city. Barcelona is a cornucopia of art and culture, and I’ve tried to take in as much as possible. My moleskin book is full of new notes and thoughts, and we have visited little great places: galleries, bookstores, artsy clothing stores... I’ve collected postcards, pictures, business cards for multiple reasons: for possible later contact, because they were interesting or aesthetically pleasing.
I feel that I am taking small parts of Gaudi, Dali, Picasso home with me, as well as parts of the Barcelona atmosphere.
A little over a year ago I went to Honolulu. I wrote a blog about it, and I remember how much I truly NEEDED it. Needed city and culture, the lights and just simply watching people. Living on Guam for a longer period does that to you. In some ways I felt that I was getting up for air in Honolulu, so I could go back to guam, and continue my life there “under water”.
This time was very different. I didn’t feel cultural deprived, instead it was an great, added bonus. The main purpose was seeing my husband, after a long time apart. I loved every moment of it. And I would suggest a visit to Barcelona to anyone. It is a stunning city that has it all: art, beaches, mountains, history and amazing architecture. And so much more. Just do not go there expecting polite service and friendly locals. It is a cold city if you don’t speak Catalan or Spanish (which we do not!)
Naturally, there are some great people out there, we were lucky to meet a few, but they are few and far between. Or perhaps you just have to get to know them. I don’t know...
Back to reality, to work, and hanging a show - private view this coming Tuesday.
