Every evening, Paolo placed our itinerary in the lobby. I absolutely loved his drawings.
This area of Spain is in Catalan.
La Sagrada Familia. This church was built by Antoni Gaudi. Construction began in 1882 and the church STILL isn't completed. It's never been used. They continue building the church from donations. Crazy!
The nativity.
The front of the church is intricate, ornate, detailed...amazing.
Still working!
The back of the church is completely different. It represents death, I think. I didn't like this side nearly as much.
We then drove up to the Park Guell, also by Gaudi.
I LOVE this one!
Love this bench! It was huge and gorgeous and also comfortable.
Love. Love. Love.
Daniel was hot and tired.
We also visited the area where the museums are and the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.
Daniel and Denise.
Vivian, Rick, Rachel, Mike, Tristin, Jakeob and Carly.
Christopher Columbus statue.
Saying goodbye to Spain...we drove around and then got out for lunch. Just Rick, Denise, Daniel and I sat down to eat. First the 13 kiddos from Denver gave us a group hug and screamed goodbyeto us . Tears rolled down my cheeks as I soaked up the last of our newly made friendships. Some of these kids I may never see again and that made me sad. Denise and Rick treated us to Spanish sangria and lunch. They prayed over us and hugged us tightly, whispering I love you's. I didn't make it to the door before I was sobbing. Daniel knew that my heart was heavy. We were walking away from people that we'd fallen in love with in only a matter of days.
We had an amazing time together. Daniel and I needed this time away from home, away from the busyness of our lives. My favorite thing about this trip to Europe was that we met people that changed us, grew us, challenged us to become more of who we are. I can't wait to take that felling home.
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