Magic Fountains, a Spanish Heritage village, roaming La Rambla and more Gaudi

This morning we travelled across the city to Montjuic Park, a hilltop area that contains Montjuic Castle, Olympic park, art galleries and cable cars. It also gives fantastic views across the city and the Mediterranean. Although the day started with gloomy weather, it remained overcast but dry.

We also strolled the length of La Rambla, an esplanade of hotel and shops with a fantastic fresh food market.

Later in the afternoon, we toured Gaudi's famous La Pedrera and Casa Battlo, two apartment buildings he had redesigned in his signature style. Everyone was amazed by the mastery and imagination of Antonio Gaudi and made sure some souvenirs were packed into suitcases for the return trip.

Montjuic Park: Catalan Museum of National Art

View from the Museum of National Art looking back over Barcelona

Everyone was excited when the fountains finally turned on!

Mr Walker with his bevy of female travellers

Stairs are a common occurrence on this trip!

Poble Espanyol is a Spanish themed village showing all the national architecture styles throughout history. It has many artisan shops and areas to sit and eat and contemplate life in Spain throughout the ages.

Montjuic Fountain has a programmed display of water works. At night, it comes alive with colour and rhythm, but alas, not while we are here!

The girls enjoying a stroll up La Rambla, the main tourist esplanade of Barcelona with hotels, shops and markets.

Gaudi's La Pedrera, a uniquely styled apartment building with sculptural fixtures on the roof.

Casa Battlo, a Gaudi creation - just down the street from La Pedrera.

Everything has curves and plant like forms in Gaudi's buildings as Susie and Nick found out from their audio guides - when they worked!

Ornate staircases with colourful mosaics and turned wooden banisters.

The inner courtyard of Casa Battlo, completely covered with colourful blue mosaics.

Part of the front feature window of Gaudi's Casa Battlo.