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Posted May 27, 2016, 3:38 AM
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Entheosfog in Europe: Barcelona Part II, Exploring Raval, Eixample etc
These photos date back to September 2015 when I traveled to Barcelona and then on to other European destinations. This is Barcelona Part II, which features the neighbourhoods of Raval and Eixample mostly, I believe.
In case you missed it and to read the back story on my trip, here is part I:
Entheosfog in Europe: Mighty Barcelona (Part 1)
Statue by Jeremy, on Flickr
Staue by Jeremy, on Flickr
Under Watch by Jeremy, on Flickr
Boxy Citroën by Jeremy, on Flickr
Shadows by Jeremy, on Flickr
Mural by Jeremy, on Flickr
The next few pictures were taken inside Centre De La Imatge, which featured some La Mercè giants and other characters:
Centre De La Imatge Interior by Jeremy, on Flickr
Characters such as these are used in parades during La Mercè festivities in Barcelona. The ones on display here are old examples and are no longer used:
Gegants i Capgrossos by Jeremy, on Flickr
When just snapping a photo from eye level isn’t good enough anymore:
Selfie Stick by Jeremy, on Flickr
Horses by Jeremy, on Flickr
This one is called the Tarasque and shoots fire out of its mouth:
The Tarasque by Jeremy, on Flickr
Giants on Display by Jeremy, on Flickr
Centre De La Imatge Interior by Jeremy, on Flickr
Skinny Buildings by Jeremy, on Flickr
Woman on Bicycle by Jeremy, on Flickr
Skinny Buildings by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010075 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Foghorn Leghorn by Jeremy, on Flickr
Balconies by Jeremy, on Flickr
Spanish Harley Davidson by Jeremy, on Flickr
A Building Was Here by Jeremy, on Flickr
A Building Was Here by Jeremy, on Flickr
A Building Was Here by Jeremy, on Flickr
An archaeological dig of some sorts is happening here:
Archaeological Dig by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010079 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010081 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010083 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Biblioteca Facultat Comunicació i Relacions Internacionals Blanquerna by Jeremy, on Flickr
Building Detail by Jeremy, on Flickr
Glossy by Jeremy, on Flickr
Basketball Court by Jeremy, on Flickr
Basketball Game by Jeremy, on Flickr
I thought it was interesting here how the newer building surrounds the older one:
Old Surrounded by Newer by Jeremy, on Flickr
Old Under New by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010098 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010102 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010105 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Mosque by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Table Tennis Table by Jeremy, on Flickr
Apartment Blocks by Jeremy, on Flickr
Graffiti on Building by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Abandoned Building by Jeremy, on Flickr
Church Tower by Jeremy, on Flickr
Modern Building by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010118 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Skateboarders by Jeremy, on Flickr
Election Sign by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Rooftop Sign by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010123 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Modern Building by Jeremy, on Flickr
Old Scooter by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Texting at a Light by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Refugees Welcome by Jeremy, on Flickr
Sheet Music by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010136 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Recycling Bins by Jeremy, on Flickr
Most of the intersections in the Eixample neighbourhood feature chamfered corners like this:
Chamfered by Jeremy, on Flickr
Modern Building by Jeremy, on Flickr
Man on Scooter by Jeremy, on Flickr
Apartment Block & Construction Site by Jeremy, on Flickr
Not the type of vehicle I pictured seeing in Barcelona:
Chevrolet by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Mercat Del Ninot interior:
Mercat Del Ninot by Jeremy, on Flickr
Bookcase Delivery by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Scooters and Motorcycles cut through traffic at lights to get to the front to get priority at signals.:
Front of the Line by Jeremy, on Flickr
Couple Walking Down the Street by Jeremy, on Flickr
A series of photos I have is “man with bathtub on the street”, which I saw multiple times in Barcelona:
Man With Bathtub in Shopping Cart by Jeremy, on Flickr
Two People on a Bench by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Retro Font by Jeremy, on Flickr
Pointed Down x 2 by Jeremy, on Flickr
Another look at the chamfered corners in this neighbourhood:
P1010157 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Serious Game of Dominos by Jeremy, on Flickr
Another car I wasn’t expecting to see in Barcelona:
PT Cruiser by Jeremy, on Flickr
Two older gents, enjoying the view:
People Watching by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Bad parking job:
Corner Parking by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Facade Retention:
Facade Retention by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
People on the Street by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Get hurt, get neck brace, collect cold, hard cash:
Get Hurt, Get Neck Brace, Collect Cold, Hard Cash by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
One of many “dog in stroller” photos I took:
Dog in Stroller by Jeremy, on Flickr
Dog Walking by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
The next few photos are of the Arenas de Barcelona. It was built in 1899-1900 as a bullfighting ring. The last bullfight here was on June 9, 1977. The building was converted into a shopping mall in 2011. There will be more photos of this and from this in my next photo thread:
Arenas de Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Arenas de Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
The View from Arenas de Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Rooftop Oasis by Jeremy, on Flickr
This was my first Sagrada Familia sighting. Much more of this in future threads:
Sagrada Familia by Jeremy, on Flickr
Snail by Jeremy, on Flickr
The View from Arenas de Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
Barcelona by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
Palau Nacional by Jeremy, on Flickr
Plaça d'Espanya by Jeremy, on Flickr
P1010207 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010242 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010243 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010257 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
P1010259 by Jeremy Hood, on Flickr
Next up: Barcelona Part III: Gaudí finally makes an appearance!
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