Wednesday was the final day of the festival. The final event is a huge "Piromusical" close to Montjuic. This involves a huge fireworks show, timed with live music and with the huge fountain at the end of the plaza in front of the palace. It was an amazing fireworks show, by far the most impressive one I have ever seen. We managed to get good spots not far from the fountain, but the entire plaza and surrounding area was packed to the brim--I think all of Barcelona was there. After the fireworks, there was no hope of getting on the Metro, so I walked one and a half hours to get home.
Today I had one class in the afternoon, then I went to see a new movie called "Che, el Argentino" about Che Guevarra. Although this is in no way connected with "The Motorcycle Diaries" it seems to pick up right where that one left off. It starts with Che being introduced to Fidel Castro when both were virtually unknown, and chronicles their experience as they assembled a guerilla army and successfully led the revolution in Cuba. Benicio del Torro plays Che, and most of the movie is in Spanish, but I am sure it would be available in the US in English. I would recommend seeing it to anyone who gets a chance.
Tomorrow we are planning to go to a concert that is only a few blocks from my apartment: among those playing are Daniel Powter and Katy Perry.
On Saturday is the big rivaly game between the two local soccer clubs: FC Barcelona and FC Espanyol. That will be a pretty big deal, and I am sure I will end up watching it somewhere, either at home or at a restaurant.
And, Sunday there is a big airshow here. I am going with a few other students, and will no doubt spend the day inparting my aviation knowledge upon them. And, maybe I'll make some aviation connections here in Spain.
Click here to see my photos of the Piromusical:
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| Piromusical Sept. 24 |
That's all for tonight.
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