2009 – My Year In Pictures

Title: The Lamp Post
Location: Plaça Reial, Barcelona
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 17-85mm EF f/4-5.6 IS USM
Notes: We spent the middle part of the day in the apartment partaking of the lovely cool air conditioning, but headed out about 5pm down to the Ramblas as Vanessa had a Spanish lesson in the area. I took a wander around and found a pleasant little Italianate square called Plaça Reial, where this shadow caught my eye. After her lesson, I met up with Vanessa again and we walked to a posh hotel for a glass of bubbly, followed by a great French restaurant for a late dinner.
One Year Ago: Day #183

Title: Agapanthus Bank
Location: Montjuïc, Barcelona
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 17-85mm EF f/4-5.6 IS USM
Notes: The day dawned very warm, so I indulged in a swim before breakfast. Then I took a walk around the local area while Vanessa did some work. After a nice lunch at the apartment, we were back on Montjuïc again in the afernoon. It was exteremely warm again, and it threatened rain for a while (which would have been a relief!), so we had a trip in the cable car, followed by a walk around, dodging from shade to shade where possible. In the evening we went to an excellent blues gig with Ry Cooder and Nick Lowe at a concert hall on the hill. Another great day out.
One Year Ago: Day #182

Title: Sunset Over The Hills
Location: Montjuïc, Barcelona
Camera: Canon EOS 30D / 17-85mm EF f/4-5.6 IS USM
Notes: I am spending a few days in Barcelona visiting friends as one of my 40@40 events. After arriving in time for a late lunch, we spent the hottest part of the day relaxing at the apartment and then set off for a picnic at the castle on Montjuïc to listen to some jazz and watch an open air film. The sunset view from the top was spectacular – although the film was a little less so – 2½ hours of confusing plot, shooting and treble-crossing – and at the end, everyone ended up dead. Still, it was a fun evening!
One Year Ago: Day #181