Andorra and Barcelona - Happy Christmas!

Hello everyone

 

Our time in Andorra was short and sweet, and although there was snow on the mountains, there wasn’t enough to ski on. A busy road winds its way through the valley floor, with small towns clinging to the mountain sides. The capital Andorra le Vell was extremely busy with shoppers taking advantage of the tax-free prices. We were stopped by the police on exiting (as anticipated), and waved through once they had established we didn’t have boxes of cigarettes stashed aboard!

 

Our first impression of Spain was its vastness and colour- the earth ranges from pale ochre to deep brick red. Although there was snow on the high ground, everywhere looked dry and there were still some leaves on the trees. The weather has been cool especially at night, which is a problem as our blown-air heating has just stopped working!

 

We made our way southwards along the Costa Brava and are now on a large campsite a bus ride away from Barcelona along with many other British folk spending their winters here.

 

 

 

We’ve been into Barcelona (on the leisurely bus) to visit the Sagrada Familia – a most spectacular place although it’s still under construction – only the Nativity façade is complete – and the interior is bathed in light from the stained glass windows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We took a look at Gaudi's work at Casa Batilo and Casa Mila 'La Pedera'.  We plan to visit the remaining sights over the coming week or so.

 

 

 

 

Our Christmas decorations are now up in the van, and we’ve done our shopping with enough food to last us a month. The weather is beautiful – sunny skies and daytime temperatures of 20°C!

 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year

 Will post again in 2015 - love to all