Last night we stayed up waiting for the sun to set ;then, walked up to the Placa Espanya to see the magic fountain of Montjuic It is a spectacular display of color light motion music and water. It's first performance was in 1929 for the great Universal Exhibition. It took 3000 workers 1 year to construct. There are 4500 light bulbs. Water moves to the music that is played and turns colors. The fountain's performance lasts about 30 minutes and starts after dark There are thousands of people walking around and standing near to capture the beauty of this spectacle.

Magic Fountain

magic fountain

Bubble maker, exciting all to try and break them.

Eixample

May 28

We started our day at the train station to buy tickets for tomorrow's train to Girona. Today is Sunday and only same day tickets can be purchased. With help tomorrow we will try to purchase tickets through the machine. Purchase lines are long. We did case the joint so we will be ready.

We then walked over to the Eixample neighborhood to see three houses. Casa Batllo designed by Gaudi. He combined futuristic construction techniques for cooling systems with beautiful artistic design. The roof is like a dragon's back and the balconies are in the form of carnival masks. Next door is Casa Amatller. It was designed by Pugi Cadafalch. It's facade consists of a brilliant display of blue pink and cream tiles with burgundy florets. Finally there is Casa Milla. It was also designed by Goudi. It resembles an open cast quarry and defies the laws of gravity. The curved walls are held in place by undulating horizontal beams attached to invisible girders The balconies are made with intricate wrought iron.