Peter’s travelogue

Barcelona students dancing a mock Sardana

Barcelona students dancing a mock Sardana

Not everybody takes the Sardana seriously - these students, dressed in their take on the housewife, send up the folk dance in this street performance.

A Barcelona local at the Sardana

A Barcelona local at the Sardana

See the article See You at the Sardana on Sunday

Sagrada Familia from Casa Milà

Sagrada Familia from Casa Milà

Gaudi's most famous work as seen from the rooftop of Casa Milà, also a Gaudi creation, with its fantastic chimneys.

Big Daddy and the kids

Big Daddy and the kids

Gaudi's chimneys on the roof of Casa Milà

On the roof of Casa Milà

On the roof of Casa Milà

Yes, that's the Sagrada Familia in the background.

Gaudi house at Parc Guell

Gaudi house at Parc Guell

Dusk in Parc Guell

Dusk in Parc Guell

Even angels need a break!

Even angels need a break!

Time out from the busy life of a live statue in las Ramblas

See you at the Sardana on Sunday

Photo Essay written 29 May 2008

Catalonians gather in central Barcelona every Sunday to dance the Sardana, an ancient ritual symbolising patriotism and unity.

Dancing the Sardana

Dancing the Sardana

see the article See you at the Sardana on Sunday

Peter Barnes

Peter Barnes has been a member since 12 November 2007 and goes by pbarnz.

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I live in Adelaide, South Australia (that's the southern and middle Australian state). I am working at becoming a good photographer. Right now I am concentrating (focussing?) on a series depicting the wonderful coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, a short distance south of here. Wish me luck.

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