Monjuic

Montjuic is a hill in southwest Barcelona.  It boasts incredible views of the sea and city.  But more than the vistas, it boasts some incredible history.  This was the site of innumerable executions, murders, and other tragedies.  Along the southern face of the hill is an enormous cemetery with the most grandiose tombstones I have seen. In 1992 it was the stage for the Barcelona summer games.  There is so much to see in Monjuic.  We have visited two or three times and seen a third of it. 

This past weekend, we scored a sweet parking spot right across from the Miro Museo and the entrance to the teleferic.

The Miro museum was amazing, without huge crowds, but with a very accessible collection.  On the 3rd floor was the most perfect library.  Roman and I spent about a half hour together there reading in silence.

Our wonderful neighbors in Houston, Bill and Larry, made us promise to visit the dancing fountains at night, so we will return to Montjuic again this week to keep our promise.