I was up early today for a library visit--the Universidad Autonoma which is located in Bellaterra, a half hour ride on the train (to the north? my sense of direction is not that great!) I arrived a few minutes early and took some pictures of the entry before asking for Joan Escofet, Director of Library Services. I found him on second floor. He had prepared a full day schedule of meeting with his staff for service overviews and then I toured three libraries. I was very impressed with their formal plan for constant improvement of library services and their ISO certification. The libraries I visited were light, well organized, and very well used by the students. I enjoyed my visit and meeting the librarians. They were all very nice and welcoming. While we were talking at lunch, I told them my next journey is the cruise that leaves Barcelona on Wednesday. They had many suggestions for places to go and see and we even discussed Donna Leon's mystery books (set in Venice). I had a great day in Bellaterra.
I was almost back to Barcelona on the train around 5pm when I received a text message from my sisiter-in-law that they were in a taxi on the way to Eric Vokel. I arrived a few minutes after they did. We spent some time catching up and then went for a walk by the Sagrada Familia. We ended up on the Gaudi Avenue and sat on a patio having drinks and tapas. The Sagrada Familia loomed down from us--it was quite a sight!
We ambled back to the apartment, stopping for a few more provisions (wine, cheese, crackers, beer,,) and sat out on the patio for a couple of hours enjoying the evening. (sorry, Minnesota!)
I have a short visit to the Universidad Oberta tomorrow morning and then it is time to turn my attention to cruising!
No comments:
Post a Comment