Out and about

I think D. could have cycled there faster, but this time he joined us on the train and metro for a family outing to Plaza de les Glòries Catalanes.

First up was Nou Mercat dels Encants. Barcelona Flea Market. Els Encants Vells. Mercat de Fira de Bellcaire.  All names for the same thing.

It has been around since the 14th century, but in this location only since 2013. 

I like the mirrored roof. 

I also liked the little views of Torre Agbar.

There were lots of used things we didn't need,

maybe because a lot of looked like my childhood basement.

The new things were a lot like the Thursday market, lots of underwear, purses, and bedding.

I was surprised how much material was for sale and how hard it must be to get the bolt you wanted.

From the flea market we headed across the square to the design museum, Museu del Disseny de Barcelona.

Construction on the cathedral can be seen from the museum.

Even before mobile phones graphic artists were promoting traffic safety.

D. liked this design of the cubes creating a star.

There was both old and new ceramic pieces, including a display of some of Miró's work and 

some of Picasso's ceramic pieces.

And what would a design museum be without chairs?
I wish they had been displayed together so I could get all the chairs in one picture.

I didn't get a single good picture from the clothing exhibit so this picture is from their video.

Unfortunately the library in the same building was closed, but I enjoyed checking out their exhibit.

D. enjoyed checking out the Bromptom club that had been having lunch at the museum cafe.

I would be happy to go back to the library, but I would pass on the another visit to the flea market.