Category: Spain

“In art, there is no need for color; I see only light and shade. Give me a crayon, and I will paint your portrait.” Francisco Goya, Spanish painter

Europe
Spain

“In art, there is no need for color; I see only light and shade. Give me a crayon, and I will paint your portrait.” Francisco Goya, Spanish painter

A day devoted to the Prado Museum and David is armed with his article from the New York Times, on how to do The Prado ….

“I’ve missed a lot of trains in my life, and another one always comes.” Lapo Elkann, Italian businessman

Europe
Spain

“I’ve missed a lot of trains in my life, and another one always comes.” Lapo Elkann, Italian businessman

After four wonderful days in Barcelona, glorious high speed train travel via RENFE AVE (Alta Velocidad Español) brings us to Madrid in just three hours. ….

“The straight line belongs to men, the curved one to God.” Antoni Gaudí, architect

Europe
Spain

“The straight line belongs to men, the curved one to God.” Antoni Gaudí, architect

It was a day tossed between gothic and modernism, and of contrasts: the beauty of simple Santa Maria del Mar church and the elegant curves ….