Space A Trip #2

My parent came for the last few weeks to watch our kids so Dave and I could do another Space A (like free stand by for military flights) trip to Europe. We flew into Italy where our friends Tim & Carly and Peter & Riann are stationed. It's so nice to see people in your life who don't live near you :).
Pictures from Italy:

Marostica

Very cool Olive Oil Mill/Store

Wine Tasting

We hopped a short flight to Barcelone for some Mediterranean sunshine (and a little rain too). Honestly, we were not as impressed with Spain as most of the European countries we have seen. We still had a great time relaxing at the beach, seeing the sights, and eating at a tapas bar.

beach view from our hotel room

relaxing at the pool

and on the beach

Christopher Columbus Momument

La Ramble - street of shops

We went to Sagrada Familia which I thought would be way too modern for my tastes. It's such a modern cathedral that it is still under construction! I ended up loving it and think it was just as magnificent as any church we have been to (and I've been to most of the big ones).

Sagrada Familia

"famous" Gaudi lizard

Our friends Tim and Carly recommended a a short trip to Slovenia. While that is off the beaten path, it was an amazing fairy tale type of trip.

Lake Bled

rented a row boat to see the small island

the island with a little church

ring the bell three times and make a wish :)

Lake Bohinj