Archive for July, 2009

Creative jewellery from Cuca och Ena Macana

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Walking along the streets of the Born district, it is normal to find small shops of young designers, with the most creative locals and the feeling of being unique. This week, walking with a friend I found a little shop full of small jewellery.  After several minutes of shouting “Hello!  Is there someone there? ” a girl came in through the front door and  who turned out to be one of the designers.

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In this small  3 in 1 local, which serves as a workshop, showroom and shop, you can buy earrings, brooches, rings and more of the brands Cuca and Ena Macana.

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If you want a special souvenir of your visit to Barcelona, please stop by.
It´s located on the street Portal Nou, near the Plaza de Sant Agustí Vell. I didn’t remember writing down the exact number and it´s not on their website either but by looking at the photos I’m sure you will find it.

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If you want to know more before you go:
www.enamacana.com
www.cucajoyeria.blogspot.com

Picnic + movie tonight at Sala Montjuïc.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

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Since a few years back, Barcelona offer one of the best combinations of culture and entertainment for the summer: outdoor movies in  Sala Montjuïc. There is no better plan for the nights of Monday, Wednesday and Friday than to prepare a Picnic with good friends and eat it together sitting down on the lawn of the Montjuïc Castle, listening to live samba music while waiting for the movie to start.

Furthermore, as a tourist you cannot miss the stunning views of Barcelona that the viewpoint of the castle offers.

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This week I have gone 2 times and I will continue to go, because what good is short and the open air cinema only last from June 29 until July 31.

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Practical tips:
-Even though it may be very hot in Barcelona, make sure you pack warm clothes because when it starts to darken it gets chilly and as the sea is very close there is plenty of moisture.
-Rent a comfortable chair for 3 €. Although it at first appears very comfortable sit on the grass, you will not know where to put your legs after 2 hours. Furthermore, if the people in front of you have a chair, chances are you will not see the screen.
-If you do not have a car, buses goes up out of the castle from Plaza Espanya from 20.30h.
-I suggest you arrive between 20.30 and 21.00h in order to get a good seat and enjoy your picnic with live music and short film projects.
-All films are in the original version, subtitled in Spanish, so enter their site and choose one that you can understand.
-Price of entrance: 5 €.

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Find out more: http://www.salamontjuic.com/

See you there!

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