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¿Are we in Rome? ¡No, Just Tarragona!
... on our way to Valencia outside the city. Of course, Zack and I saw many similar structures during our time in Rome and Italy, but mom and dad were thrilled to be walking on streets and seeing buildings that had lasted thousands of years. From my perspective it was very interesting to see how efficient and structured the Romans were. We all learn that fact in school, but then to see ...
The Baixada de l'Aliga
... de Gegants we took our time and eventually returned to the square in time to get our first mamadeta of the night from Sirvent which we were able to confirm was still the best that we'd had. We hadn't consumed much of them before the first bands and gegants started to appear at the far end of the square.
For no particular reason, the three Balls de Gegants that Julie and I have seen before have all been witnessed from the side of Placa de la Font nearer ...
Vis Mig in the morning, castles at night
... passed by and then joined the crowds gathering on the Balcon de la Mediterranee where the finale is always full of fire and excitement. I got too close a couple of times and ended up with hot sparks on my head and down the back of my shirt. Ouch.
There are two groups of castellers in Tarragona and tonight the Joves de Tarragona were having a practice session that outsiders could observe. If you've read any of my other Catalan blogs on this site you'll know that ...
Santa Tecla
... near Sants Station to Gracia) for fares similar to what we paid for the short trip up the hill from the station. Still better than lugging bags up there, though.
After 20 minutes of sorting stuff out we met James in the bar of the Noria and shortly after set out in search of our first Mamadetas of the festa. It didn't tale long because we'd read (possibly on their own website) that the gelateria chain Sirvent make the best Mamadetas, doubtless because they use both yellow and ...
On the road again
... inside. Don't think he made it out: ( Tarragona was vey big with a medieval area and a small beach and working port. We had a wander around, stopped for a drink and tapas, a few beers and we were done in. Coffee in a pavement cafe before setting off for France the following ...
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