Walking tour - Barcelona

While I was in Barcelona few years ago (it was 2013), the cheap and easier way to explore the city was to join the walking tour. I signed up for a free walking tour in my hostel. The tour was guided by a local architecture student. It was a very informative tour. He explained the history, background and some local political issues throughout the journey. We walked passed Gaudi's masterpiece along the way - Casa Mila La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Then we walked through the La Ramba street, Jewish quarter and finally the city hall. Of course, the participants enjoyed the tour very much. A small tips were given to the student for his pocket money.

The entrance of Casa Mila La Pedrera

One of Gaudi's architecture design - Casa Mila, which has been converted into hotel now.

Another masterpiece of Gaudi - Casa Batllo. Notice the roof that resembles the body of a dragon. Most of his designs have curvy element.

A fountain at the main city area.

The street of La Rambla

One of the corners at the Jewish quarter.

The city hall area.

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The wedding of ....

This wedding has some similarity with ours but, by comparison in every detail, each is still distinctly unique.

Day 2: A visit to some of The Tokyo Toilet project

On the second day of my trip, I decided to visit some of the public toilets under The Tokyo Toilet project. The idea was inspired by the film Perfect Days . Since the public toilets under this project are scattered around western side of Tokyo, I visited a few in Shibuya area, which are quite close to each other. One notable location is Yoyogi Park. One of the highlights of these designer toilets is the transparent toilet. Its transparent glass walls will turn opaque when the door is locked. This feature is based on the electrochromic effect. However, this feature is unavailable during late autumn and winter, which coincided my visit. The key takeaway from this visit: an eye opening experience about toilet culture and social inclusivity. Yoyogi Park The transparent toilet Another transparent toilet in community park The park in Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine Another view of the park Mushroom design public toilet

Trip 01-06: Day 8-9 (The end)

Day 8-9 (13-14 May) We proceed to Thailand in the morning. The immigration process was the easiest. We crossed the river by boat and reached Chiang Khong (the border town of Thailand). Then a mini van to Chiang Mai. Arrived in Chiang Mai about 4pm. Looked for a cheap room and then had an excursion around the town. The next day we will depart and back to M'sia. It has been a pleasant trip for the whole week. Laos is a beautiful and peaceful country with abundant of unspoiled forest and mountains. Now we have to get back to our real life. End of the trip.

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