Early departure and arrival in Bilbao. For the first few hours in Bilbao, we took a walking tour along the river. We saw a sculpture by Eduardo Chillida, a basque sculptor and the bridge by Santiago Calatrava. The structure underneath the bridge looks like a spine.
We then took the long way around to get the most picturesque view of the Guggenheim. From a block away, the Guggenheim seems mediocre at best, like a small, metal sculpture in the distance. But as you approach the museum, it seems to grow. Even when you are directly in front of it, it continues to grow and tower above you. The interior and exterior mimic the movement of fish and dances around you.
The exhibits inside were exceptional and very modern. One of the permanent installations by Richard Serra, "The Matter of Time" (2005), was a constant exploration and that is where i spent most of my time. The rest of the day was spent exploring and enjoying each others' company.
Day 2
We begin our wine-tasting journey with a bus ride through the countryside. The first winery was the oldest of the three and uses all traditional methods and machinery for wine-making. The tasting pavilion was designed by Zaha Hadid and was very interesting in form.
The second winery was very fancy and included a high class hotel designed by Frank Gehry. The hotel looks like pouring wine with white and purple titanium representative of that.
The third and final winery was a pristine structure by Santiago Calatrava. The building felt like a museum rather than a winery. But the structure is very impressive.
Overall, the trip was a success. We saw some great works of architecture and spent some quality time with each other.
Trip Playlist:
March 12th - The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid, The Decemberists
March 13th - Salty Eyes, The Matches
March 14th - In the Backseat, The Arcade Fire
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