In my back garden

The Athletics Stadium

It is about time I wrote about what is in my back garden. Well... I don't have a back garden. I live in a flat which is on the first floor of the building so there is no garden or back garden. I do like to think that there is a back garden though. I open the window in my room and in full view, is an embankment with lots of colourful plants, trees and weeds. It is comforting to know that I do not have to look at another concrete tower when I open my window - to say the least. Beyond the embankment are some of the sports facilities which make up the Anel Olympic (Olympic ring). The Anel Olympic is the collection of sports stadia and other facilities which were used for the 1992 Olympic Games.

The Rugby field

There is a tunnel which runs between an athletic stadium and a rugby field. This tunnel is used for rock climbing by all sorts of climbing enthusiasts. I have walked past there after midnight and people are still climbing and standing around in groups socialising with each other. The socialising culture is live and well, all day long. The athletics stadium I referred to above was used for the European Athletic Champs in 2010. Yes. Barcelona held that Athletics meet as well. It seems like this city gets more than it fair share of attention. The stadium is used by professional athletes, as well as by teams playing frisbee and other more fun activities. I even go there sometimes to do some track running. Far off professional level for me though! The professionals are all showered and gone by the time I take to the track! I find it interesting to watch the pole vaulters and the high jumpers in action - when they are on their part of the field. It is great to see these sports are well supported and that there is talent out there. I feel like I am in the midst of greatness when I take a stroll or a jog in my back yard...

The climbing wall

Basketball, Hockey and Tennis