andrew’s travelogue

Finding Catalan

Story written 5 June 2008

While attempting to entertain guests overseas this world traveler learned the heart of Barcelona lies not within historic sites or ancient tradition but in the culture of its residents.

Coastal Casting

Coastal Casting

Meeting my good friend Eva at her new home in Barcelona proved rejuvenating for her, me and our fellow sojourner Ben.

As the Barcelona day began to close I captured three friends indelible cast from the coastal city's setting sun.

Turkey x 4

Turkey x 4

My good friends Ben and Eva help me serve this foreign roast, a whole turkey, to our foreign Catalanes friends during our Thanksgiving celebration.

For the occasion the scrumptious bird had to be special ordered from a neighboring country.

At Home in Barcelona

At Home in Barcelona

Living in a foreign country is hard work. Eva, an American residing in Barcelona, makes her home away from home in a fashionable El Born apartment, an authentic village in Barcelona's "old city".

Gaudy Gaudi

Gaudy Gaudi

The Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's famous cathedral of spires, draws attention from every angle, causing googley-eyed tourists to stop and inspect one of Barcelona's main historic attractions.

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Stacking Up

Stacking Up

A stroll along Barcelona's expansive Barceloneta Beach is rewarding not only for its Mediterranean views but its collection of art. Two youngsters lean against Rachel Horn's box sculpture during late afternoon.

In With the Old

In With the Old

Monumental in size, this historic structure stands in the middle of Barcelona's authentic but trendy Barrio Gotic, or "Old City".

SOS

SOS

Even from overseas Eva, a Barcelona resident and old friend, often extends listening ears and practical thought to my (many) life quandries. A true friend.

Grounding The President

Story written 19 May 2008

Transporting the leader of the Free World is no easy task. After shuttling seven former Presidents around the globe, Air Force One's Boeing 707 finds a resting place in Simi Valley - alongside an old friend.

andrew greer

andrew greer has been a member since 4 January 2008 and goes by andrewgreer33.

Currently in Nashville.

Andrew graduated with a Bachelor in Music (BM) from Belmont University in Nashville, TN a couple of years back, worked for Rocketown Records, completed a couple marathons, lived in Wyoming, gained some perspective and now enjoys his home in Nashville.