#Province of Barcelona

[rabbitcruiser]

Pantà de la Baells, Spain (No. 1)

The Baells reservoir is a Spanish hydraulic infrastructure located on the Llobregat River, in the Bergadá region, province of Barcelona, Catalonia. It consists of a dam located in the municipality of Serchs. It extends through the terms of Serchs and Vilada, between the pre-Pyrenean mountains of Catllarás, to the east, and Figuerassa and Arades, to the west. To the right of the reservoir runs the C-16 road, between the Cadí tunnel and Berga-Manresa, and is crossed by the C-26, which links Berga and Ripoll.

The aim of the reservoir is to regulate the upper basin of the Llobregat River, supply water to the metropolitan area of Barcelona and produce hydroelectric energy.

Source: Wikipedia

[travelella]

Morro de l'Abella, Tavertet, Province of Barcelona, Spain

Andrea Rodriguez

[apod]

2024 September 21

Sunrise Shadows in the Sky Image Credit & Copyright: Emili Vilamala

Explanation: The defining astronomical moment of this September's equinox is at 12:44 UTC on September 22, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving south in its yearly journey through planet Earth's sky. That marks the beginning of fall for our fair planet in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere, when day and night are nearly equal around the globe. Of course, if you celebrate the astronomical change of seasons by watching a sunrise you can also look for crepuscular rays. Outlined by shadows cast by clouds, crepuscular rays can have a dramatic appearance in the twilight sky during any sunrise (or sunset). Due to perspective, the parallel cloud shadows will seem to point back to the rising Sun and a place due east on your horizon on the equinox date. But in this spectacular sunrise skyscape captured in early June, the parallel shadows and crepuscular rays appear to converge toward an eastern horizon's more northerly sunrise. The well-composed photo places the rising Sun just behind the bell tower of a church in the town of Vic, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240921.html

[daniswoso]

Infatuation.

Alexia Putellas x Reader.

Warnings: Angst, unrequited love (sort of), poor english probably.

You and Alexia Putellas had been friends for years, you were in youth clubs together until you both arrived at Barcelona at the same time.

You were inseparable, and you hung out together all the time.

However truth be told, you used to like her. A lot. Maybe you still do, but it didn't matter. Because she would never see you in that way. It didn't matter.

So, as you laid down under the stars on a blanket on a small hill in the province of Barcelona with a bottle of whisky between you; you felt the courage rush through your system.

"I used to love you, you know?" You were fairly tipsy now, much more so than Alexia, and your words were slurred.

She chuckles, a bemused smile on her stupidly perfect face, "What do you mean used to? We're best friends, idiota! I would've thought you still did."

"No idiot, I mean love you. As in I used to have feelings for you." you say, taking a long swig of the pungent alcohol, grimacing as you feel the delightful sting of it in your throat and the warmth it brings to your stomach.

"But it's okay, I don't love you that way anymore." your words are slurred and you stare up at the sky which is freckled with the brightest stars you think you've ever seen, while the truly brightest star you've ever seen stares at your face from beside you.

Hurt writes itself into the blonde's expression, her voice shaky as she next speaks, "I didn't know you ever were."

She swallows thickly and downs a gulp of the bitter liquid before her, her brows furrowed as you hummed absentmindedly, still focused on the sky.

You thought about which stars were the brightest and which constellations reminded you of the once pink haired midfielder beside you, while she stared at your face, thinking about what could've been if you still loved her that way.

Because she really, really loved you that way.

And you didn't love her that way anymore. It was truly a case of right people wrong time. And Alexia would have to make her peace with that.

If only she knew how infatuated with her you still were.

***

A/N: short one, but hope it’s good nonetheless :)

[useless-catalanfacts]

bon dia!! I'm moving to Catalunya this fall to be an English teacher's assistant and I'm so so excited to learn catalan and explore your beautiful country 💗 Do you have any recommendations for places or activities around the Lleida región? Moltes gràcies ☺️

Bon dia!

In Lleida (the city itself), the most iconic site to visit is the Seu Vella (old cathedral). It's a Medieval cathedral that was also used as a stronghold in war in the Early Modern Period. It's located on top of a hill, so there's great views of the whole city from there.

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A natural place: the Congost de Mont-rebei (Mont-rebei Canyon). This is the river that is used as the administrative dividing line between Catalonia on East and Aragon in the West (La Franja). It's a very beautiful place, but I don't know what it's like now with the drought. There's a very nice walk near the La Pertusa chapel and in an excavated part of the rock walls so you can see the river. Many people also go kayaking or similar things but I don't know if there's enough water now. (For context, we're having a very bad drought, it has barely rained in 3 years and all the reservoirs are practically empty).

(Photo 1 / Photo 2)

In spring, it's also very pretty to see the fruit tree fields around Lleida. The most popular town to go to is Aitona, but you can also see it in Seròs, Alcarràs, Torres de Segre, and others.

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Some historical small towns near Lleida that are nice to visit include Vallbona de les Monges with its Medieval monastery, and the towns around the Riucorb river (I would recommend the town Guimerà, and also Verdú to visit its tower), Montfalcó Murallat is also nice but very small. For a bigger town: Cervera. It's interesting to see the university building in Cervera, when Philip V (Spanish king who conquered Catalonia in 1714) made all the universities in Catalonia, Valencia, Mallorca and Aragon close down, he only allowed 1 university, which he moved to Cervera because it was a city where many people had supported him in the war and because it was in a rural area so he could closely control the students (university students in Barcelona and other places had been very involved in the war against Philip V).

(Photo 1: Santa Maria de Vallbona monastery. Photo 2: Guimerà)

An archaeological site: Fortalesa dels Vilars in Arbeca. This was a fortress inhabited between 775 and 300 BC, you can visit the archaeological site and the museum with the objects found. Arbeca is also famous for its olives (called arbequines), definitively worth a try 😋🫒 you'll find them in most markets and supermarkets.

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If you're near, when it comes to archaeology, there are also some prehistorical rock art sites. The most well-known in the area is the wall La roca dels moros in Cogul.

(Photo 1)

Those are the places I'd recommend closest to Lleida. If you can move more, I also really recommend going up to the Pyrenees mountains (in the north of the Lleida province). There's lots of Medieval architecture there, lots of cute villages and some wonderful natural parks.

The bad thing about the Lleida area is that it doesn't have as good public transport as more densely populated areas, because outside of Lleida city itself it's very rural. So you might have to rely on cars.

Another activity in Lleida: the most famous food from there is snails, there are different recipes, the most widespread is caragols a la llauna, but they also serve them with allioli or with vinaigrette. There's also many other delicious foods, but that is what most people associate with Lleida the most.

Aaand that's what comes to mind in the areas near Lleida. I'm not from that province so I don't know it as well as other areas, if someone reading this has more recommendations please feel free to add them in the reblogs or comments.

I hope you enjoy your time in Catalonia!

[the-great-tiger-of-mumbai]

//Other things you can headcanon around your favorite boxers besides their favorite cereals, video games, shoe sizes, trans and gender, ships, Pokemon, etc:

Their favorite places to go within their birth cities.

Their favorite locally made movies (as in made in their country).

Their favorite local celebrities (from their own countries).

Their favorite local dishes (from their own countries).

The foreign country they want to go and why.

What other languages they can speak (that is not English or the featured language in the game).

Yes, there is a pattern here.

Part of why I absolutely love Punch-Out!! as a game series is how the boxers are internationally represented, even through national stereotypes. But national stereotypes can be fun and even embraced--as a Californian, I embrace Super Macho Man with all my heart. And you can indulge in stereotypes WITHOUT being racist.

I love Great Tiger in particular of all the Punch-Out!! boxers is because his stats and character themes suggest a very interesting background--no Hindu or Vedic imagery, even WITH clones (no multi-heads or arms imagery; the closest you get is Tiger connecting with nature and space), the building he was floating out of appears to be a gurdwara, the composer of his music is Punjabi, and though he comes from Mumbai, he speaks Hindi (when he could have spoken Marathi or Punjabi instead). Not to mention in the NES, Doc Louis has told Little Mac that Tiger's father was a magician. So there is SO much material to work with beyond just his clones.

I know folks are not willing to go the extra mile to do their research, or that research bores them to tears, but I still recommend going that extra mile on your headcanons of your favorite boxers. Glass Joe is not a 15 year old American high schooler, he's a 38 year old Frenchman. Von Kaiser is 42 and from Berlin. Soda is 35 and from Moscow. The headcanons are there, waiting, open for the filling.

It's an invitation to explore, not to avoid. It may feel like much, but trust me on this. Consider this your excuse to visit Madrid with Don Flamenco, who'll be more than happy to take you to other parts of Spain like Zaragoza, Sevilla, Pamplona, and Barcelona. Let Glass Joe talk your ears off on the beautiful fields of Province. Take in the sobering experiences of Von Kaiser living in post-WWII/Cold War Berlin.

If this doesn't help you fall more in love with your favorite boxers, then.... I don't know. You do you. You make your own fun. I'm just sad and lonely in my old people corner, lmao.

[captain-price-unofficially]

Republican Troops at rest for a meal in front of a Polikarpov I-16 'Rata' aircraft at the Els Monjos Aerodrome in the province of Barcelona, 1938.

[stua]

Reception are of an office in the province of Barcelona featuring STUA Libera armchairs with walnut frame and three different shades of warm kvadrat Remix fabric. PROJECT: www.stua.com/design/esteve A project by Esteve Interiorisme Photos Pau Esteve

[docpiplup]

Period dramas- El Mestre Que Va Prometre El Mar (The teacher who promised the sea) (2023)

7,7/10 ⭐ on IMDB

The film focuses on the life of Antoni Benaiges , a teacher from Mont-roig del Camp, in the Baix Camp, in Tarragona, Catalunya, who in 1935 was sent to the public school in Bañuelos de Bureba, a small town in the province of Burgos, Castilla la Vieja (Castilla y León). Little by little, and thanks to a pioneering and revolutionary teaching methodology for the time, he will begin to transform the lives of his students, but also that of the town, which is not always to everyone's taste.

It's based on the book of the same name by Francesc Escribano and has been adapted for the big screen by Albert Val, and its director is Patrícia Font.

To tell the story of Antoni Benaiges (Enric Auquer), the film interweaves past and present and the master's story will be known through the eyes of Ariadna (Laia Costa), a woman looking for her great-grandfather who disappeared during the Civil War.

The producers of the film wanted to emphasize the essence of this exciting story: " 'El mestre que va prometre el mar'  is a great story that has been unfairly forgotten for many years. With this film we are repairing an oblivion and at the same time valuing the work of the republican teachers and recognizing the struggle of so many people who still continue to search for their relatives buried anonymously in mass graves. An exciting and fully valid story.

Part of the technical team is made up of David Valldepérez, director of photography; Josep Rosell, art director; Dani Arregui, editor, and Natasha Arizu, composer, among other professionals.  

The film is shot for six weeks in various locations in the demarcation of Barcelona, in Mura, and in Briviesca (Burgos). It is a production of Minoria Absoluta, Lastor Media, Filmax and Mestres Films AIE. 

RTVE and TV3 participate and it has the support of the ICAA and the ICEC . Filmax is in charge of distribution to cinemas.

Length: 1 h 45 min

Premiere: November 10th 2023

Cast

Enric Auquer: Antoni Benaiges

Laia Costa: Ariadna

Luisa Gavasa: Charo

Ramón Agirre: Adult Ramón

Gael Aparicio: Carlos

Alba Hermoso: Josefina

Nicolás Calvo: Emilio

Antonio Mora: Mayor

Milo Taboada: Priest Primitivo

Jorge Da Rocha: Camilo

Eduardo Ferrés: Rodríguez

Alba Guilera: Laura

Laura Conejero: Rosa

Xavi Francés: Education inspector

David Climent: Falangist Chief

Felipe García Vélez: Adult Carlos

Elisa Crehuet: Adult Josefina

Padi Padilla: Encarna

Alicia Reyero: Ángeles

Gema Sala: Jacinta

Alía Torres: Ariadna's daughter

Carlos Troya: Bernardo Ramírez

Arnau Casanovas: Portraitist

Laura Gaja: Elvira

María Escoda: Juana

Chus Gutiérrez: Archivist

Joan Scufesis: Sergio

Cristina Murillo: Residency nurse

Sara Madrid: Hiker

Pep Linares: Falangist waiter

Albert Malla: Radio announcer

Izan Barragán: Leandro (School boy)

Didac Cano: Casimiro (School boy)

Hernán Gracia: Eulogio (School boy)

Noa Guillén: Asunción (School girl)

Ona Macía: Saturnina (School girl)

Elena Moreno: Dionisia (School girl)

Gal-La Petit: Hilaria (School girl)

Genís Lama: Falangist

[rabbitcruiser]

Pantà de la Baells, Spain (No. 2)

The dam, with a double curvature arch, was inaugurated in 1976.1Concrete containing boulders of different sizes was used in some places and, in others, reinforced concrete.

Its construction caused the displacement of the village of San Salvador de la Vadella, which was under water, and scattered houses to a newly built village, Sant Jordi de Cercs, the closure of the railway line from Guardiola de Berga to Olvan-Berga in 1972 and the construction of the Vilada bridge.​

In its waters you can practice rowing, sailing and motor navigation at less than 16 knots.​

The banks of the swamp are considered of interest for flora and fauna. In its waters you can fish carp, pike, pike perch, black-bass, catfish and some trout.​

Source: Wikipedia

[travelella]

Cardona salt mountain, Cardona, Province of Barcelona, Spain

Manuel Torres Garcia

[salantami]

Borgo Parrini is a beautiful artistic village,Italy

Nestled amidst the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of Sicily, Borgo Parrini stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture. Located in the province of Palermo, this quaint village embodies the timeless allure of Sicilian life, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past and vibrant present.

Borgo Parrini is a charming, Gaudì-esque town filled with painted houses & cobblestone streets, reminiscent of Barcelona. By the 1970s, the town was virtually abandoned. In an attempt to revive the town, local resident Giuseppe Gaglio decided to spearhead this project.

[shespeaksinsongs]

Too gringa, demasiada latina

When I say I’m from Venezuela, sometimes people misunderstand me.

“Minnesota? Oh, cool! I hear it’s nice there this time of year.”

I fight the urge to roll my eyes, because

I wouldn’t want to meet the stereotype of being “feisty,” 

(Not that there’s anything wrong with that, Sofia Vergara)

and I repeat.

Other times, they look at me through furrowed brows,

Unaware that there are countries that speak Spanish other than

Mexico and Spain.

They tell me to prove it, but how?

How do I prove wearing yellow underwear every New Year’s Eve, 

For good luck?

Where are the records saying that 

I am a certified quinceañera?

Who documents how often I eat

Arepas?

Where are the diary entries from the week that I spent,

Pent up in my room,

Afraid that la llorona would get me at night?

And even though they wouldn't know a thing,

About how it feels to have your identity constantly questioned,

I worry that they're right.

I can’t recite the Venezuelan anthem like my dad proudly does, before each fútbol game,

I can’t bake a quesillo like my mom does, for each birthday.

And if you asked me what “carcacha,” meant, I couldn’t tell you,

But I could sing that song by Selena if you needed me to.

After my parents are gone,

And all that is left of them is my Spanish and my drooping nose,

Who will carry their legacy?

Most days,

When it is dark and everyone else is asleep,

I ask my ceiling what language my children will speak,

And if they will be able to dance salsa,

Or if they will know what a torta de guayaba tastes like,

Or if they will ever be able to gaze up at the billowing yellow, blue, and red flag,

Complete with eight stars for the eight provinces,

(Barcelona, Barinas,

Caracas, Cumaná,

Guayana, Margarita

Mérida, and Trujillo)

and be able to say,

“That’s mine - es mi país.”

I wonder if they will see this all and grasp it - 

Hold it in the palm of their hands,

Or if they will be just as lost as I am.

-

guys this was my first poem on here!! i wrote it for my english class. the theme was identity. i hope you like this, and even more, if you can relate to this, i hope i could give you at least the smallest bit of comfort. my dm's are always open if you want to discuss these kinds of things... and even if you don't - they're still open <3 i love chatting, so text me!

my biggest thank you's to @definitelymustard and @marcela6malfoy for proof-reading and critiquing! <33

shespeaksinsongs ©

[archivingbarca]

FCBarcelona: City: Mataró

Province: Barcelona

Post code: 08304

(twitter, 14/05/24)

[drstonetrivia]

Chapter 202 Trivia (Part 1)

I missed the food-focused chapters… 🤤

The brand parody here is Coosur, which is made in the Jaén province of southern Spain (=nowhere near Barcelona). The brand is quite popular, and is also international.

Additionally, Spain produces around half of the world's olive oil, the most of any country!

If you've forgotten the Age of Exploration arc, "desire is noble" is both the name of Francois' debut chapter and their motto!

The tagline for this chapter is "olive in floriography means wisdom (知恵) and victory (勝利)", however all the sources I found said that olive meant peace rather than victory.

Ryusui's holding a dirty martini, a drink known for the unique garnish of an olive. To make it, you need gin, vermouth, and a splash of olive brine.

The brooch he's wearing seems to be a dragon's wing and a flower that I can't identify (it's not related to Spain or olives).

Barcelona is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea and 5th most populated city in the EU. It has two rivers running through it that have survived the 3700+ years, and a mountain range to the west.

The stone world seems to have given it new islands though!

Most Spanish olives are harvested from the south, but Catalonia still accounts for ~5% of all olives produced in Spain. It is a bit of a trek to get to the olive growing regions from Barcelona though!

The olive harvest is normally from November to March, across the winter.

The modern way to harvest olives is by shaking the tree so that all of the olives fall into a net. Ryusui is shown using the traditional way where you knock the fruit off with a pole (Hyoga would have been great for this).

The olives are then cleaned, crushed into a paste, and spun in a horizontal centrifuge like the one Kaseki made to separate the oil from the solids. Do this a few times to make sure everything is properly separated and you get olive oil!

There's couple joke sound effects this chapter, first is Kohaku's "grrlla" (it literally says "gōrira", so "gorilla" with a slightly longer 'o' sound), then Suika's "mlllk" (literally "gyunyu", the word "milk" in Japanese is pronounced "gyūnyū").

Ajillo is an olive-oil-based sauce that is flavoured by frying garlic ("ajo") and guajillos chillis in it. Other things can be added as well, such as salt, pepper, lime juice or wine.

Ajillo dishes are simply things that have been cooked in this sauce.

Since Francois stayed on Isla Martin Garcia rather than at Araxá, they had the opportunity to learn Spanish.

As usual, Francois' foresight of what will be needed is incredible.

Chelsea has also expanded her language repertoire by learning Japanese. Hers is more slang-filled, as she takes Chrome's "baaad", Gen's pig latin and Ryusui's usage of "desire".

Ukyo must have taught Chrome to use a bow and arrow at some point, possibly during the Age of Exploration?

That, or Chrome is just pretending to know how to use it.

(Next part)

[dropsofsciencenews]

What’s Left on the Neolithic...plate?

ITA version ESP version

Sometimes, not having soap to wash the dishes thoroughly can be useful... especially if we want to uncover our past activities. It is thanks to the residues found in ancient ceramic vessels that a research team, composed of members from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), the University of Zaragoza, and the University of Strasbourg, has revealed the first direct evidence of the consumption and processing of dairy products since the beginning of the Neolithic period, around 7,500 years ago.

The study utilised the remains of about thirty ceramic vessels obtained from two archaeological sites found in the caves of Chaves and Puyascada, located in the province of Huesca, Spain, to understand the usage and preservation habits of food. The researchers organised and classified the vessels according to various criteria, such as the type of profile, shape, cooking conditions, surface treatment, type of decoration, depth, and volume. Subsequently, lipids were extracted from the ceramic remains using a technique that employs acidified methanol, then analysed through gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Thanks to the morphological profiles, the researchers classified the vessels based on their function: preparation with or without heating, serving, and storage. Indeed, a group of ceramic pots was classified as suitable for food preparation, particularly for prolonged boiling thanks to the closed rims that prevent excessive evaporation. Others were suitable for pounding or stirring, as they have thick walls, which would be more resistant to heavy impacts. Regarding organic matter, the residues found in the vessels include ruminant fats, pork, plant products, and dairy, suggesting intentional mixing or subsequent uses.

Another group of small vessels was interpreted as serving containers, used for individual consumption of food and liquids. They could have been easily handled with one hand, so they were likely intended for individual use. The identified ingredients range from animal fats to edible plants and resins. Finally, a last group of vessels, with deep and closed necks, was considered ideal for storing liquids and low-fat foods, such as cereals and legumes.

The analysis of organic residues from the Chaves ceramics indicates that these were mainly used for processing ruminant meat, representing 50% of the residues, and dairy products, which constitute 28%. This is consistent with the mortality profiles of the animals at Chaves, which show that goats, cattle, and pigs were slaughtered young, during the so-called "optimum of meat". At Puyascada, on the other hand, the ceramics were mainly used for dairy products, which account for 54% of the organic residues, while ruminant fats only make up 27%, and pork fat is well represented at 36%. The low percentage of ruminant fats could be due to different preparation and consumption methods compared to Chaves.

The high percentage of dairy fats at Puyascada suggests a priority in the use of ceramics for milk processing. Additionally, the importance of pork fat, despite the low quantitative presence of the species, could indicate specific preparation of pork or its use as a fat reserve. The preparation and consumption of pork fat were widespread practices in Neolithic Iberia, with evidence in many archaeological sites. The data suggest that, while milk was processed and consumed at both sites, ruminant and pork fats were managed differently, reflecting distinct production and consumption strategies.

From the shape of the vessels and the organic residues, scientists have managed to offer a valuable window into the social dynamics and agricultural and livestock practices of Neolithic communities in the Iberian Peninsula.

Other previous studies confirm the production of dairy products in Europe during the Neolithic, but this is the first study that makes a direct comparison between neighbours, between caves located about 100 km apart, describing the diversity of lifestyles.

source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12520-024-02001-9#Sec14

examples of ceramic vessels: