Barcelona....si, si!

Barcelona was, by far, our FAVOURITE place on our trip! A city where beach meets metropolitan, where traditional meets contemporary.  We loved the sights, sounds and people, who were ever so friendly and beautiful.

View outside out hotel room...

Yummy tapas and sangria...

Pointing us in the right direction...

Spain won La Liga when we were there and a riot is how they celebrated...

The Casa Batllo - a wonderful Gaudi design...

Church on the walk to Sagrada Familia...

And finally, the Sagrida Familia - another magnificent Gaudi design.  Under construction since 1882, its completed construction date is estimated to be 2026. We considered ourselves lucky to see this monument in its construction and hope to make it back after the construction is complete.

The towers...

A part of the exterior wall...waiting to go up the towers.

Going up one of the towers...

Looking down the tower...eek!

Only one way down the tower...walking down the narrow, narrow winding stairs. I have to admit, we were a little freaked out.

Beautiful stained glass on the inside...

More architecture...

This was the first facade Gaudi started...

That night we went to see some authentic Flamenco dancing - amazing!!!

So beautiful...

Hope you enjoyed Barcelona...next up...Venezia!

Till next time,

Pink and Sparkles

Holland! (Well, Amsterdam)

The only thing I regret about this set of photos is that I didn't take enough pictures of the wonderful desserts Amsterdam had to offer....all kinds of danishes and pancakes and stuff...Le sigh.  I do, however, have these:

Dutch Architecture

 The bike culture is amazing

I wonder if they are crooked inside?? I couldn't tell!

 Random cat....looks so chilled out!

Rembrandt house!....his kitchen

His studio

His paints...or minerals

His objects

Holland is known for their flowers....tulips, especially.

So many allyways in the Red Light District

And so many random doorways down random, and steep, steps!

I hope you enjoyed Amsterdam...up next, Barcelona!

Till next time....

Pink and Sparkles

xoxo

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Polyvore!

Have you checked out Polyvore? Well, if you haven't yet, you must.  Its a scrumptiously delicious site (and now a blog) where everyone and anyone can make a collage of their favourite things from pictures allll over the web. 
Take this example:

Awesome, right?!?  Collages are not limited to fashion alone.  Artists from all over the world explore with various photography, art, interior design, even words...anything your heart desires, really.


I seriously suggest scouring through their website, blog, facebook page or twitter account (or whatever else they have going on).  Trust me, so visually satisfying!

Till next time....

Pink and Sparkles
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Next stop, London town!!!!

Ahhh....what up, mate?!  We LOVED London...best part about it...the transit system , or the "tube", as they call it.  You could get from one end of the city to another in no time flat.  Such history and wonderful, wonderful people who went out of their way to help us if we were lost, smile for no reason and help us with our suitcases...well...my suitcase.  Expensive as heck, but worth the trip!
Enjoy.....

Till next time...

Pink and Sparkles,

xoxo

My travels with hubby...first stop, Paris!

The taxi picked us up from the airport shuttle stop on a beautifully sunny (but crisp) spring day.  We drove right into the heart of the city of lights and I caught a glimpse of her...and found myself beginning to tear up....

Honestly, it was like a dream...below, the view from our hotel...

Breakfast...

The Iron Lady on our 1st year anniversary! 

My hubby and I...

Louvre...

Napoleon's dining room....

Beautiful necklace anniversary gift from hubby...

The Eiffel Tower sparkling!...

Till next time...

Pink and Sparkles,

xoxo