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Spain

“Them Thar Hills” – Day trip to Monserrat and Adiós Espanya!

When we travel, we establish a home base (usually in an apartment with a kitchen), then we explore from there. From Barcelona, so much of the surrounding countryside is available to explore via train and public transport (we did not want to drive in Spain), and Jo planned a day trip to Monserrat. Another early … Continue reading »

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A Little Bit “Gaudi”

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After a reasonably early wake-up, toast and tea for breakfast we headed out to see some work by Antoni Gaudi, the legendary architect who called Barcelona home. I tried not to research the trip to his basilica, because I did not want to go with any pre-formed ideas. When I was growing up, the term … Continue reading »

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Walking Barcelona

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Our first full day in Barcelona was devoted to orientation and walking tours. We woke fairly early and got ready to go out, rugged up because it can be chilly in the mornings and headed out. A brisk walk through nippy temperatures and lazy breezes saw us arrive at a brunch cafe. Jo opted for … Continue reading »

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