Category Archives: Spain

TEA TIME

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

All rights reserved. ©Mary A Ritter 2017 The winter of 2017 is proving to be a productive time. I recently completed two art pieces for the “Places in Time” series which follows my life and travels. This piece reflects time that … Continue reading →

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Fall Colors!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

Who can ignore the colors of fall? This is my favorite season… it is in the high 50s here in North Carolina, and the colors of fall are at their peak. I have been silent on my blog due to … Continue reading →

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SAQA Benefit Auction donation…

Posted on May 31, 2015 by

After spending two months exploring Spain, I’ve completed my first creative attempt to record that experience. We’ve been home only 10 days, and luckily, this piece was limited to 12″x12″ by the rules committee. I have many pictures from which … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Final -Day Five

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

Sagrada Familia Basilica was architecturally designed and engineered by Antoni Gaudi, a devout Catholic who, never marrying, devoted his last decades to building this church. Started in 1882, the construction continues with the use of Gaudi’s plans. Gaudi was struck by … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Day Four…

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

Parc Guéll Guéll, one of Gaudi’s benefactors, supported Gaudi in the development of a high level housing development where they hoped the up and coming Barcelonians would buy land and have them build homes. It didn’t “develop” as planned, and … Continue reading →

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Winding Down …

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

 Before leaving Valenca on Saturday morning, early, by Renfe AVE train heading to Madrid, we stopped by Ristorante La Spaghetteria for one last delicious meal!   Al and Ingrid ordered the same sauce, Boscaiola which has Tomate, nata, champiñones y funghi … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Day Three… Evening fun

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

After viewing sites on Montjuíc and a rest, we are off for one of the highlights of our visit… Casa Batlló, a house he redesigned in 1904. Two prominent elements of his life may have led to his famed architectural … Continue reading →

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Barcelona – Day Three

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

Thursday, May 7, 2015 Our mission today is to see some key sites on Montjuíc, a hill with a castle overlooking Barcelona, that has hosted the 1992 Olympics. We set our sights on three specific sites: Museu Najcional d’Art de Catalunya, the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day and more…

Posted on May 11, 2015 by

Sunday, May 10, 2015 Doing laundry. My choice, so no complaints.  We returned from Barcelona last night, so I want to get us ready for the transfer back to Madrid on Saturday. We definitely needed some down time to rest. … Continue reading →

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Barcelona – Day Two

Posted on May 10, 2015 by

Barcelona, Spain – Day Two Wednesday, May 6, 2015 After a good night’s sleep at the Hostal Grau (hotel), we stopped for a quick breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, whole wheat croissant warmed with cheese and ham, and a cup … Continue reading →

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