tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post8973456261363210615..comments2023-06-21T14:14:24.806+01:00Comments on Blogtrotter: RETURNING TO BILBAOGMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-1553169594323098452008-04-05T01:13:00.000+01:002008-04-05T01:13:00.000+01:00Ming,I share your interest on the open spaces and ...Ming,<BR/>I share your interest on the open spaces and colour saturation. The Sheraton is amazing!<BR/>Would love to see something impressive at Ground Zero, but I'm always concerned to get there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-24374446543915909792008-04-05T00:14:00.000+01:002008-04-05T00:14:00.000+01:00The Sheraton Hotel is such an interesting place. ...The Sheraton Hotel is such an interesting place. I love the open spaces and the saturation of colors.<BR/><BR/>We are supposed to have a new subway/PATH train station at the former World Trade Center site. The architecture of the aboveground shell is supposed to look somewhat like the Zubizuri Bridge. But I think the city ran out of money so we may not have that structure. :-(Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-32570478854162391602008-04-04T14:04:00.000+01:002008-04-04T14:04:00.000+01:00Rambling Round,Up the hills (still in Bilbao), and...Rambling Round,<BR/>Up the hills (still in Bilbao), and then the famous new landmark, to close...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-37271000896087296112008-04-04T13:24:00.000+01:002008-04-04T13:24:00.000+01:00The modern looks as good as the ancient. Where to ...The modern looks as good as the ancient. Where to next?Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-7076672032786699822008-04-02T22:21:00.000+01:002008-04-02T22:21:00.000+01:00Dalicia,The Sheraton building is incredible!Lylian...Dalicia,<BR/>The Sheraton building is incredible!<BR/><BR/>Lylianne,<BR/>Merci. C’est toute une autre ville trente ans après…<BR/><BR/>Lakshmi,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Julie,<BR/>That Dali sculpture was also one of my favourite street sculptures in Bilbao; and there are several… ;)<BR/><BR/>Celine,<BR/>Thanks! Glad you liked the 30 year old pictures; I feel so much older seeing them… ;))<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/>Azores, you may see some seventies lousy pics <A HREF="http://blogtrotta80s.blogspot.com/search/label/A%C3%A7ores" REL="nofollow">here</A>; Cartagena (Old Town) is beautiful and Barcelona almost as beautiful as Lisbon… ;))<BR/><BR/>Leena,<BR/>Istanbul is fantastic, provided you don’t get a snow storm… ;)) and Yalta must be an interesting spot!<BR/><BR/>Azer Mantessa,<BR/>Sir Norman is only responsible for the metro system; Gehry’s Guggenheim and Calatrava, as well as many others are responsible for the incredible re-birth of the city…<BR/>Chillida and Dali are great favourites!!<BR/><BR/>JoAnn,<BR/>Big city Bilbao? It has less inhabitants that Amsterdam… ;))<BR/>Weekend snow in… Luxemburg? You must be kidding… ;)))<BR/><BR/>Runee,<BR/>There are many tourist-traps everywhere, but Bilbao does not exactly fit in the category… ;))<BR/><BR/>Rambling Round,<BR/>The Guggen was actually the catalyst!<BR/><BR/>Noushy Syah,<BR/>Thanks. That building is incredible!<BR/><BR/>Alice SG,<BR/>Never been to South Korea…<BR/><BR/>April,<BR/>Old Town Bilbao came next… ;))<BR/><BR/>Paul,<BR/>The hotel is amazing and Calatrava’s bridge is a great favourite, notwithstanding some criticism… ;)<BR/><BR/>Dot,<BR/>Thanks! But Blogger just «swallowed» the seventh moai of the Ahu-Akivi on my header… ;)<BR/><BR/>Isabella,<BR/>Thanks! Euskalduna is an incredible building!<BR/><BR/>Lynn,<BR/>And the lobby at the Sheraton is quite impressive!<BR/><BR/>Indrani,<BR/>Barb,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Rita,<BR/>Thanks for the comment; first time here I believe!<BR/>I think I took the picture from the seventh floor, but the lobby goes up to the tenth… ;)<BR/><BR/>Lilli & Nevada,<BR/>Thanks! Maybe one day I’ll manage to pass by your motel, and then you’ll see some beautiful pictures… ;))<BR/><BR/>Dick,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Olivier,<BR/>Merci. Maintenant je regrette de n’avoir pas pris plus de photos des statues au Parc auprès du fleuve… ;)<BR/><BR/>Peter,<BR/>Thanks. Thirty two years ago we looked quite younger… ;)<BR/>Bilbao definitely deserves another visit!<BR/><BR/>Leo,<BR/>Thanks for dropping by, despite the difficulties with the internet service!<BR/><BR/>Lori,<BR/>Thanks. I take it as a compliment!<BR/><BR/>Ash,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Dan,<BR/>Thanks! Amazing, I’ve never dropped my attention on Pittsburgh, PA! Maybe I should… ;)<BR/><BR/>Tinsie,<BR/>Thanks! Everybody seems to be impressed with that incredible Sheraton building!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-26949177512643592472008-04-01T02:10:00.000+01:002008-04-01T02:10:00.000+01:00Very interesting, as usual. I love the hotel build...Very interesting, as usual. I love the hotel building!Tinsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117009077032779594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-86510915569559943232008-04-01T00:27:00.000+01:002008-04-01T00:27:00.000+01:00The transformation of the city is incredible. This...The transformation of the city is incredible. This is similar to what happened to Pittsburg Pennsylvania after the steel industry collapsed. They made an amazing turnaround after several difficult years.<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are incredible by the way. Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing these and your informative narrative.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154412590183030746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-5903009518110363062008-03-31T21:23:00.000+01:002008-03-31T21:23:00.000+01:00Amazing architecture and cool colors!Amazing architecture and cool colors!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867919018746028462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-31574192460549663502008-03-31T18:09:00.000+01:002008-03-31T18:09:00.000+01:00What amazing architecture. I always want to visit...What amazing architecture. I always want to visit every place you show us! That hotel is especially cool!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722373242668739023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-21211409292038056172008-03-31T15:38:00.000+01:002008-03-31T15:38:00.000+01:00my internet service is up and running again, so i'...my internet service is up and running again, so i'm catching up on your post. I love buildings and your pictures here are simply stunning. great job.leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006692278313522279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-8367848645960208142008-03-31T13:35:00.000+01:002008-03-31T13:35:00.000+01:00... and regarding your comments on my blog about s...... and regarding your comments on my blog about size of photos: I was also afraid of changing format, but finally it's very easy. I'm a clear amateur in these matters, but managed in a few minutes. If you wish some advice, contact me via emal!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024294080108212018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-31835453678031586922008-03-31T13:32:00.000+01:002008-03-31T13:32:00.000+01:00Loved to see the 1976 pictures (and Guida!!)!!! Mu...Loved to see the 1976 pictures (and Guida!!)!!! Must have been a fantastic trip, probably in less top class hotels!<BR/><BR/>Bilbao would certianly be worth a new visit - last time some 15 years ago! The hotel looks very nice, referring more particularly to the inside of it! ... and much more to come, including the Guggenheim!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024294080108212018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-44020335309963238802008-03-31T05:18:00.000+01:002008-03-31T05:18:00.000+01:00Superbe Bilbao, surtout toutes ces statues, un vra...Superbe Bilbao, surtout toutes ces statues, un vrai bonheur pour les yeuxOlivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602980523811128510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-1922893380489447602008-03-30T17:25:00.000+01:002008-03-30T17:25:00.000+01:00Amazing architecture, very beautiful sculpture. Th...Amazing architecture, very beautiful sculpture. Thanks for your weekly visit, have a nice week.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722700228974496130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-66614258649756350212008-03-30T16:24:00.000+01:002008-03-30T16:24:00.000+01:00Well you sure make my little old motel look sick f...Well you sure make my little old motel look sick for sure.LOL but I do love the structure and architect. I don't know what you do but you sure do travel to some beautiful places. <BR/>Thanks for always taking the time to visit me on my blog.Lilli & Nevadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543963287673840358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-76578101874673979812008-03-30T14:16:00.000+01:002008-03-30T14:16:00.000+01:00Those photos looking down are interesting shots.Those photos looking down are interesting shots.lv2scpbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727591726116331492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-38223895232319468502008-03-30T14:06:00.000+01:002008-03-30T14:06:00.000+01:00Greetings from Finland!The pictures of the hotel l...Greetings from Finland!<BR/><BR/>The pictures of the hotel lobby are breathtaking, almost scary (gulp). I feel dizzy. Great pictures!Rita Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343414768620881221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-23995454799138065912008-03-30T03:16:00.000+01:002008-03-30T03:16:00.000+01:00I feel forced to pause over the pics you post. Bea...I feel forced to pause over the pics you post. Beautiful all of them. Thanks for sharing.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-3802348113451631352008-03-30T00:05:00.000+00:002008-03-30T00:05:00.000+00:00Oh how I would love to see that lobby! It must be ...Oh how I would love to see that lobby! It must be overwhelming. ~ LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-61339492840207711292008-03-29T23:18:00.000+00:002008-03-29T23:18:00.000+00:00Eskalduna is very impressive - even more so knowin...Eskalduna is very impressive - even more so knowing what it represents...<BR/>Happy weekend!isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-3618908669674059932008-03-29T23:05:00.000+00:002008-03-29T23:05:00.000+00:00What a nice bunch of pictures! The one I like bes...What a nice bunch of pictures! The one I like best is the bridge and I really really like your header picture.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301223597410227516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-85351470987607710572008-03-29T21:30:00.000+00:002008-03-29T21:30:00.000+00:00Great photos, Gil. It looks like a really nice pla...Great photos, Gil. It looks like a really nice place to walk around & take in the fantastic architecture.<BR/>The hotel is amazing, I really like the design.<BR/>I like the bridge, too - looks like the one in Torino!Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-61698030201599299352008-03-29T18:31:00.000+00:002008-03-29T18:31:00.000+00:00Bilbao seems to be a very modern town with so many...Bilbao seems to be a very modern town with so many new architectoral elements.Kunterbunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860374171818800222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-20798086730597302762008-03-29T15:41:00.000+00:002008-03-29T15:41:00.000+00:00Nice photos and interesting place to be in. Sorry ...Nice photos and interesting place to be in. Sorry for not visiting but I am now back from my vacation in South Korea. Have a nice weekend. :)alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-32154187544603570042008-03-29T14:40:00.000+00:002008-03-29T14:40:00.000+00:00The glass lift remind me of the lift in KLIA (Msia...The glass lift remind me of the lift in KLIA (Msia airport) but this architecture is so outstanding - the modern hotel interior's, but simple from outside!!<BR/><BR/>A quick visit to Bilbao definitely worth to see for a change style of atmosphere.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Gil.Have a gr8 weekend and appreciate your comment in both of my blogs.Take care.noushy syahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188866428101996079noreply@blogger.com