It was an early start and we joined the queue for the Sagrada Familia, we usually don't bother with audio guides but found this one very helpful. It is a truly amazing building with an incredible history. Gaudi's understanding of nature and mathematics helped him create his masterpiece, though it's not to everyone's taste it would be impossible not to be in awe of its creator. Inside the columns soared to the distant roof, spreading like the trunks of trees.
The glass, the light, the detail were all truly amazing. We have wondered why each of the hundreds of tour groups happen to stop outside our window and continue their spiel but until today have only overheard many languages we couldn't understand but today we snuck into the back of an English group and found out that when the cathedral is completed (supposedly in 2026 - no way I say) the front door will be just across the road and where we are sitting will be demolished to create a new square and appropriately majestic entrance. I don't think the people living here should be worried about moving anytime soon though. Once the building is finished there will be no entry fee and it will be a regular church. Guess they are in no hurry to finish - just saying. We then headed 2 metro stops away to find some other Gaudi buildings. Casa Milà and Casa Batllo are other examples of this man's extravagant imagination.
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