Palau de la Musica Catalana Flamenco Opera is an entertaining mix of dance and Spanish Opera. Love Flamenco dance–fast and passionate. The Opera was beautiful too. Some things I have noted about Barceona: – Because Barcelona is full of tourists … Read More
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Viewing a retrospective of Picasso’s work was very satisfying. He was such a lucky boy! He studied art seriously at art academies since he was a young child. Part of his training was at an academy here … Read More
***Note: I have changed the title of my blog from Buddha Mama to Modernista Mama. It better reflects the content of my blog as my blog includes all that is me (which includes following Buddhist philosophy) -Much happiness 🙂 … Read More
I am sitting outside the Hotel Princesca Sofia at the moment, soaking in some Barcelona sunshine and blogging while Peter finishes at the conference. We will get going this afternoon which, is perfect as we spend all afternoon and evening … Read More
While walking to this church, it happened to be siesta time and Barcelona was literally a ghost town. The streets were emptied of traffic and pedestrians. Only tourists that don’t celebrate siesta time were out and about. The below photos … Read More
La Pedrera, built between 1905-10, apartments and office block. The Modernista apartment inside is filled with light and many, many rooms–yes, I wanted to move right in. Facade also along the busy Passeig de Gracia View from interior courtyard The … Read More
Gaudi, the Modernista. Spain’s most famous architect. One of my favourites too. He used nature as an inspiration. All of his buildings are intricate designs: art, light and nature interwoven to create smooth, flowing lines and bursts of colour. Our … Read More
Wow, I am infatuated with this city–so much art, architecture and history. I find the people more reserved than I thought the Spanish would be. Not very much PDA going on at all. I love the language–trying hard to learn … Read More
Have arrived. Barcelona is huge! Right on the Mediterranean and very flat aside from the tall, dry and treed hills in the distance. Flew over the Rockies and the Alps all in one day. Lake Geneva was beautiful from the air. … Read More
On far right: Rambe Patient (a fellow facebook researcher). Conference organizer Peter and I (presenter) On right: Keynote David Kaufman and his partner Alice. On left: Conference organizer Phil Balcean with his partner and my friend Armelle * all photos … Read More
“Those chocolate longjohns with sprinkles from Nutana Bakery are so good.”-Uncle Bruce sent this pic of Pip today along with the quote. I am posting it for all of my readers who used to live in or visit Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. … Read More
Me, apres the conference banquet. The dress is Max Studio and the shoes Ralph Lauren–I confess, I own 8 Max Studio dresses as they are designed perfectly to fit my body type. I had a wonderful time at the banquet–we … Read More
Me, just before I left to present at the conference. The dress is Anne Klein. Ready to go. Note my bracelet–it’s actually a thumb drive that holds my powerpoint presentation. SO relieved my conference presentation is behind me. I was … Read More
Tabs posing as Lydia, complete with her hotel front desk props: service ringing bell, room register and antique hotel room keys. Tabs best friend peeks from behind as Princess Diana. Note the button on the floor one steps on to … Read More
This pic captures both of their personalities perfectly: Pip is happy and playful and Peter quite serious. Peter and Pip. Peter is wearing his 20 year old Italian suit. He’s chuffed that it still fits. Today he is being photographed … Read More