This photographer captures movement and situations like no other,
Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986) was truly a master of his craft.
Combining beautiful technique with humour and thrilling subject matter (he loved fast cars, sailing, swimming, tennis and winter sports) as well as beautiful women. He realised that everything he valued such as happiness and youth, light and beauty were fleeting and so by capturing the moment on film he could preserve it forever.
Enough said, the images speak for themselves and it is amazing to think that they are almost 100 yrs old!
They are exhibited at the Caixa Forum in Barcelona until October 3rd-get there!
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This exhibition of art and film by
Rodney Graham is on at tha
MACBA (Museu d'art Contemporani de Barcelona) until May 18th. It shows his evolution from photography to film, music and painting and this is the perfect space to display his works.
Graham is from Vancouver, Canada and uses the forests around there to capture the process which transforms objects (mainly natural objects like trees) from mere representations to autonomous images using flash illumination at night.
Another transformation is an old typewriter which is filmed being covered with snow, symbolising how words have been silenced and also that both the typewriter and the old projector displaying the scene are both obsolete technologies.
It is an interesting and thought provoking exhibition and in addition there are works by John Baldessari, another contemporary artist on display in the same building.
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The
Alimentaria Food and Wine fair only takes place every two years in
Barcelona and is one of the largest of its kind in
Europe.
This year, although space reserved by exhibitors is down sharply, the numbers visiting seem to be holding up. It does mean that everything is in one place instead of spread between the old World Fair site at Plaza España and the new purpose built halls in Hospitalet which is far better for all involved.
Some interesting products and trends are emerging here such as alcohol free wines (like with beer convenience displaces taste) and an emphasis on better presentation as well as healthier foods to combat increasing obesity levels worldwide.
Watermelons carved in the shape of a rose and hiring some human statues from the Ramblas to promote your stand is one successful way of attracting attention this year.
Spanish gastronomic tradition is alive and well with pata negra hams, seafood, cavas, wonderful cheeses, olive oils and of course wines of all styles and regions are what makes a trip to Alimentaria a true Spanish fair with flair!
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Terrassa is only 28 kms from Barcelona and close to Sabadell which also developed in a similar way at the start of the Catalan Industrial revolution in the mid 19th Century.
Both these cities were at the vanguard of textile manufacture and as such the legacy they have left us is visible as textile mills, houses built for industrialists of the time and public buildings using architects that tried to reflect the new materials at their disposal (bricks, ironwork, glass, tiles) in a style which was collectively known as Modernism.
Terrassa has managed to preserve and re-use some of these buildings, turning them into wonderful public spaces like museums, art galleries and schools while others are protected but used as private dwellings or business premises. The tourist information offices have a map that highlights the main buildings and routes around town, all of which are marked with a signpost.
I will try to reflect the variety of buildings and capture some of the beauty of the details in the pictures below:
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The
Rose Condo Girona is not only in one of the best locations for a relaxing fun holiday visit but the rates are very reasonable considering it sleeps up to 6 people.
100€/night or 500€/week all inclusive is a true bargain.
In addition a special offer for the months of nov2009-march2010 we will add on 2 extra nights for free for all weeks booked and 1 night free for up to 6 days booked.
So what does this mean? Book for 4 nights and you get an extra night free; book for a week and get 2 nights extra free!
Remember our minimum stay is 2 nights but a 2 night stay will get you a 3rd night for free.
To book or find out about availability please email Jack:
gironaj@gmail.com or call 0034 607 262 102
Weather in winter is cool nights, sunny warm days.
See post for events this autumn/winter in Girona.
What are you waiting for?
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As well as being in a perfect central location in Barcelona, brand new and with 24 hr reception and parking, they are very reasonably priced too.
In fact, if you book through
discovergirona.net you get a
10% discount on their rates, making it an even better deal with no time limit from 1 night to weeks.
The 1 bed 1 bath apartments go for 100€/night
The 2 bed 2 bath apartments are 150€/night
There are larger 2 bed 2 bath apartments at 185€/night
and the 3 bedroom 3 bath duplexes with garden are 250€/night
Some extras apply depending on number of people and facilities requested so please check by email first to:
discovergirona@gmail.com to check availability and book using
Paypal to make it simple and safe.
Bookings can be made from now on but the complex opens its doors on October 16th 2009 and will be open all year round.
So, if you were thinking about visiting one of the most exciting cities in the world, the Casp 74 apartments provide the perfect base to call home for the duration of your stay.
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The apartments set the tone for the whole building as they are light and spacious with plenty of living room space and a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom.
All the bedrooms have a built in cupboard with a safe and extra blankets are provided. The bathrooms have high pressure showers and hair dryers as well as bidets, soap and shampoo.
The kitchen has a fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and electric hob with oven, pots and pans, cutlery and dishes.
The living and dining area has a table with chairs sofa (and/or sofabed) TV and high speed wi-fi for internet access. Furnished in a modern, tasteful way these apartments are suitable for holding business meetings or informal meals with friends and family.
There are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments as well as 3 duplexes with gardens and garden furniture provided.
Open all year round it is the perfect location for visitors to Barcelona whether for business or pleasure.
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Barcelona is a big city and to really be in the centre with everything only a short walk away is a real luxury. Casp 74 is in such a location; 4 blocks from the Plaça Catalunya, 10 mins from the Ramblas, Picasso Museum, Cathedral and the trendy Born area and only 2 mins to the Arc de Triumf and the beautiful Parc de la Ciutadella and Zoo.
The mainline railway station at Passeig de Gracia is a 7 min walk and there are several metro stops nearby depending on destination (Tetuan, Arc de Triumf, Passeig de Gracia, Urquinaona)
Shopping and restaurants are also all around from the top fashion boutiques of the Passeig de Gracia to local tapas bars and cafes on the surrounding streets.
The building is brand new on 5 storey's with a 24 hour manned reception desk, lifts and parking. Plenty of light is a feature of all the apartments with blinds for the sun and privacy. There are 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments available and all are equipped to a very high standard so guests have everything they need for a comfortable, easy and enjoyable stay.
The hotel like facilities include daily changing of linens and towels and cleaning and total flexibility in your stay from 1 night to several months. Breakfast hampers can be ordered in advance and arrangements for other meals to be delivered can also be made via the front desk. Wi-fi is provided throughout the building as well as some business centre facilities if needed.
All in all, whether you are visiting for a congress, business or just for a much needed break, this is the perfect location for easy access, quiet, modern facilities in the heart of Barcelona. See you soon!
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The Priorat is one of the hidden gems of the Spanish wine world and luckily it is much easier to visit now that the access roads have improved and only takes an hour and a half to reach from Barcelona.
Why go there? Well the terrain is mountainous, the climate very dry and extreme and the roads narrow and winding but despite all of this the drama of the steep slopes planted with almond trees or vines, villages built on rocky outcrops and above all some spectacular wines are what should bring you here.
This is where the traditional varieties of garnacha (white and red) and cariñena are blended with newer arrivals cabernet, syrah and merlot to make some of the most powerful yet complex wines which reflect the wild herbs and red fruit aromas which send wine lovers all over the world into ecstasy.
It is fair to say that these wines have a bigger following outside of Spain due to what is referred to locally as "Riojitis" but cost has also been a factor since many of these wines have been overpriced. Reality seems to have set in and there are plenty of very interesting offerings in the 10-25€ range as the number of Bodegas (wineries) has exploded from a dozen to nearly a hundred in only ten years.
A day trip visiting two contrasting bodegas with a full lunch in between is a great way to discover this wild area and I know you will fall in love with it just like me!
Contact: wine.walks@gmail.com for more details.
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