Photos from strolls around the Port Vell  area - "Old Port" in Catalan - in Barcelona in December 2006 and January 2007


El Monumento a Cristóbal Colón - Christopher Columbus Monument at Placa Portal de la Pau, Barcelona.
There is a small lift inside up to a small viewing gallery.






"I can see my house from here!"






 Port Vell Marina and Museum of the History of Catalonia in Barcelona






The old harbour cruises in Barcelona may be slower, but they have flowers..







Rowing is a popular all year activity in Barcelona







The Moll de la Fusta pier - a lively and picturesque stroll for the weekends.







The Rambla del mar bridge over to the Maremagnum shopping centre






From map reading to nap reading in the winter sun!






Local artist at the art market along the side of the Maremagnum






I should tell my daddy that I am getting too old for this ride..!






Reconstruction of Ictineo II , the worlds first submarine built by Narcus Monturiol i Estarriol in Barcelona






Creation by La Fura dels Baus theature group on the container ship of culture, Naumon!  :-)