2018-07-22
【Aiden in English】
Well, I suppose all good things come to an end. While I do miss my cozy bed, delicious Chinese food, and favorite television, there are some experiences I don't want to end. But first, Barcelona awaits. Oddly enough, Barcelona, usually the highlight of most trips, is the shortest stop we have, not because of the time in port but because we must disembark the following day. Furthermore, we arrived in Barcelona at noon, so all shore excursions lasted four hours, the longest. For a large city, that meant a drive around the coastal town with minor photo stops. The stops include a massive cathedral under construction, a small Spanish village, and breathtaking views of the city from higher areas of Montjuïc. Sagrada Família, or the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, in my opinion, is the highlight of the works that have been in progress for almost one and a half centuries, with the original architect, Antoni Gaudí, having passed away ninety-some years ago. Not only does it have one of the most unique styles I've ever seen, but it may also be the most incredible and audacious church I've ever encountered. The best way to describe it is a melting piece of carved cheese. Delicious cheese. It's no surprise that it's melting: the temperature was unbearable. However, that didn't dampen my view of the cathedral. My first thought was, 'That's very big.' Indeed, it was and continues to grow, scaffolding stretching higher and higher into the sky. The church was a gothic-styled masterpiece, with arches and towers, Angels, and God sculptures. Unfortunately, the immense number of tourists walking around the area meant that the visit only included the exterior of the site. However, it gave a good sense of the overall wonder, stunning from every angle. I'm not going to lie, and Barcelona looks remarkably like Marseille. Narrow streets, carved fountains, medieval churches, appealing bakeries, dignified Louis Vuitton, luxury Gucci, street-side vendors, you name it. If anything, Barcelona is a bit greener. But during the trip through the old town, I felt much more connected, most likely because the tour was the last one of the cruise. This cruise was very special. Not only were the destinations excellent, but the people were as well. I met many others with similar interests, mainly sports, and held conversations about pretty much anything we could relate to. We explored the ship with midnight ice cream runs and played cards into the dawn. I have yet to experience such a profound bond with anyone, anywhere, ever. And with that, I have to slowly drag my feet off the MS Oosterdam, a sad smile on my face, with only the memories and phone numbers to mark the past twelve days aboard. 【红霞译】
得嘞，原来所有美好都会结束，尽管我十分怀念自己舒适的床铺、可口的中餐、追赛的电视，有些经历情愿永无终结，幸亏巴塞罗那“船歌”正迎候我们到来。
滑稽的是，巴塞罗那原为本次出游的重头对象，结果反倒变成我们逗留最短的地方，况且并非由于时间有限，而是因为明早咱得打道回府，再说今天中午时分游轮方才抛锚，因此岸上游览的时间仅有四个钟头。言外之意，要想转遍这座地域宽阔的海滨城市，我们只能以车代步，偶尔在名胜古迹前停下来摄影留念，纳入行程的景点包括尚未竣工的大教堂、西班牙民俗村以及从地势较高的犹太山观赏秀丽景色。
依我看，圣家堂得算全城的制高点，被大兴土木修造了差不多一个半世纪，建筑师安东尼·高迪“无价之宝·喜悦”本人早已离世90来年。且不说其建筑风格独领风骚，它可能是我迄今所见到的最时尚最奇异的教堂，用融化切妥的奶酪来形容巴塞罗那毫不为过，好一个了不起的奶酪！变成眼前这个样子实在不足为奇，毕竟温度高得难以忍受，然而丝毫无损它在我心中的光辉形象。乍看上去圣家堂极其高大，不仅如此，而且还将持续增长，脚手架高耸入云，建筑本身堪称哥特式杰出代表，拱门塔楼刻有天使及上帝画像。
遗憾的是教堂前参观的游人川流不息，我们仅沿着外周猫个大概齐而已，从每个角度看过去都摄人心魂。
坦率地说，巴塞罗那很像马赛，街道狭窄，喷泉美观，教堂老道，点心馋人，路易·威登“著名战士·执着”气派，古驰“年轻”奢华，地摊脚踩脚碾，简直要什么有什么。如果硬要区分两者差异，那么巴塞罗那绿化得比较棒，驱车穿过老城，我感觉格外亲切，极有可能因为这是整个航线中最后一站。
这条游轮非常特别，不仅各个目的地都值得称赞，而且生源也挺不错。我结识了不少臭气相投的朋友，多数缘于体育运动，大伙海阔天空畅所欲言，不是一起撺掇探索游轮，就是胡吃海喝冰激凌宵夜，拱猪搓牌狂欢到凌晨，我从未在任何地方与任何人度过如此亲密的日子。 说到这里，我不得不慢慢离开“荷美·奥斯特丹‘东’”号游轮，脸上露出伤心的苦笑，12天游轮生活留下的只有记忆和电话号码。 Today in History(历史上的今天):
2018: Port of Barcelona, Spain(西班牙巴塞罗那“船歌”港) 2018: Barcelona—Public Arts, Spain(西班牙巴塞罗那—公共艺术) 2018: Barcelona—Emblematic Thoroughfares(西班牙巴塞罗那—地标建筑)
2018: Barcelona the City of Gaudi, Spain(西班牙巴塞罗那—高迪之城) 2018: Barcelona—Gaudi's 7 Masterpieces, Spain(西班牙巴塞罗那—高迪七大杰作) 2015: PSC B-Ball Camp─Just A Game(费城运动俱乐部篮球营─比赛就是比赛)
2014: Two Summer Camps(两种夏令营) 2013: 水上派对(Pool Party @ Maplewood) 2012: Camp Report(夏令营简讯)  Palau Naciona, a Monumental Bldg Designed for the 1929 International Exposition & Now Housing the National Museum of Catalan
(加泰罗尼亚国家宫·为1929年国际博览会而设计的宏伟建筑，现为加泰罗尼亚国家艺术博物馆所在地)  Terrace @ Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya on Montjuïc Hill
(蒙特惠奇“犹太”山加泰罗尼亚“城堡之地”国家艺术博物馆·露台 07-22-2018)  Overlook of the City of Barcelona from the Montjuïc Hill
(从蒙特惠奇山俯瞰巴塞罗那市景 07-22-2018) 
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (城堡之地国家艺术博物馆 07-22-2018)  Bird View of Sagrada Família (鸟瞰圣家堂)
Sagrada Família w/ Contrasting Façade, Featuring the Highly Ornate Nativity Façade (Representing Christ's Birth) against the Stark, Angular Passion Façade (Representing His Death & Resurrection) (圣家堂·装饰华丽、代表基督的诞生立面与简洁与棱角分明代表死亡和复活的受难立面形成鲜明对比 07-22-2018)
Arcos de Sos @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·索斯“山顶”拱门 07-22-2018)  Andalusian Neighborhood @ Poble Espanyol
(西班牙村·安达卢西亚“流浪者之地”风格街区 07-22-2018) 
Casa de las Conchas @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·贝壳之家 07-22-2018)  Casa del Francés @ Poble Espanyol
(西班牙村·法兰西之家 07-22-2018) 
Calle Arcos @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·拱门巷 07-22-2018) 
Iglesia de San Félix de Torralba de Ribota @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·托拉尔瓦德里博塔“木工的白塔”的圣费利克斯“快乐”教堂 07-22-2018)  Toro @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·托罗“公牛” 07-22-2018)
Bell Tower of Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Utebo @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·乌特博“第八”城圣母升天教堂钟楼 07-22-2018)
 Flamenco Tablao de Carmen @ Poble Espanyol
(西班牙村·卡门“歌曲”剧院弗拉门戈“安达卢西亚歌舞”表演) 
Tablao de Carmen @ Poble Espanyol (西班牙村·卡门剧院 07-22-2018)
 Royal Caribbean MS Symphony of Seas, the World's Largest Passenger Ship
(皇家加勒比“勇者”旗下世界最大的“海洋交响曲”号游轮 07-22-2018) Crosslinks(相关博文):
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