StringGrrl sees the World

One of the many iconic views of Barcelona are those of Parc Guell, an urban development study by Catalan modernist Antoni Gaudi . Envisioned to the be the center of a largely unsuccessful housing development on what was then the outskirts of Barcelona, Parc Guell , the park was to be the centerpiece of a possible new neighborhood on the hill away from the pollution of industrial Barcelona. The park is now a municipal garden which has a free portion and a paid fee "monument" area.  The gardens are singular in their style which this blogger has currently a lack of words. So, many pictures are instead following. Maybe with greater thought some reasonable narrative could be developed, but not today. looking down at the viaduct from the the Plaza detail of the tilework along the serpentine railing/bench surrounding the central plaza The iconic Dragon  Catalan Nationalism is a strong motif throughout rough hewn rock makes up the railing o...

KamGrrl posing at the bar of Fabrica Moritz When it comes to Spanish Cervezas I had never really given much thought to a "Grand" beer making tradition. When I think of Spain or Catalunya I more often think of Vino Tinto or Sangria. With that in mind I was pleased when a friend suggested that I should think about visiting the Spanish Brewery at Fabrica Moritz.  The name Moritz, which I had seen before, does not strike one as being especially Spanish or Catalan. But as it is beer it intrigued me enough to make sure that I stopped in for a visit. The founder comes from Alsace (which depending on the time period is German or French). Beer is served in glasses small like a typical Kolsch or Alt.  a "Herrgottli", at 0.20 l  They had on tap 2 biers that night. The Moritz and Epidor. In all there are three choices on the menu one of which is a 50/50 blend of the Moritz and Epidor. Strange mirrored pyramid in Basement captures the brewery reflection   Mo...