Barcelona

I've just come back from an excellent vacation in Barcelona.

The city is so relaxed and beautiful and inviting

you can't help but have a good time.

These photos were all taken at the Monastery of Pedralbes

a Gothic monastery founded by King James II of Aragon 

for his wife Elisenda de Montcada in 1326

It is well preserved and cool and tranquil, as you'd expect

and full of treasures and religious objects.

My personal favorites were the simple tools and baskets

evidence of the daily lives of the nuns

There is a central garden with orange trees and herbs

and a small fish pond in the middle

It was very sunny when we were there so the photos are bright

Barcelona! Can't wait to go back.

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