This field trip was a very special one for me. I am Jewish and thought it was very interesting to see a place where my ancestors lived many centuries ago. What struck me most about the Jewish Quarters was how narrow and close everything was. The windows were very small in these buildings so that suggested to me that many, if not all, activities were held outside in the main square. I also thought it was interesting how the streets were named “Call” instead of “Calle” in order to indicate that we were in the Jewish district.
Another part of this field trip that I thought was very interesting was in the square where the wall was used as for a firing squad during the Spanish Civil War. It was disturbing but fascinating that no bullet holes have been touched since then. I also thought that it was ironic that back in the Civil War days that area was known as a place of fear; however, in present day it is a place of fun and joy. The kids having a great time playing soccer when we were there are a testament to this.
The last notable part of this field trip was observing all of the architecture. Wherever I walk in Barcelona I am always taken back and mesmerized by the beautiful architecture. It is so cool to know that a lot of the buildings, especially the ones on this field trip, have been around for many centuries and are still standing today. Finding such buildings in my hometown is a rare thing. I also thought it was cool that we saw the statues on the back of the Barcelona Cathedral that are the same ones from the cover of our book.
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