This is our last day in Barcelona. It started out overcast but cleared up and is sunny now. We took the metro to the Park Guell. Once we got off the metro, there was a ¡short¡ (emphasized best way I can since I don't know how to get quotes) walk that was all up hill. I made it but my legs sure felt it. 
The Park Guell was originally going to be a middle class housing development that included the park for the residents. It would have a covered market area, park play area, entrance with porter;s lodge, gardens, Nature Square for a public space where celebrations and sports events could be held, aquaducts for water collection, and land for houses. The venture failed and what was already built was turned into a public park area. It used to be open and free but, within the last year, has been closed and you must now pay a fee to get in. You also are assigned a time slot and must go in during that time slot. Once you are in, you can stay as long as you want but the fact that it is now a paying attraction is just another sign of the financial times.
Gaudi used a lot of tile in his decorations. He used broken pieces from demolitions and rejects from the tile factories. It really makes a striking appearance. You can also see his distinct style in the curves and columns.
On the walk back, we stopped at another Gaudi building. He has work scattered all around the city.
Next to Germany.
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