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Caves or cavas? I know which I'd prefer!
So en route to Valencia, we thought we were going to go visit some caves, Freixenet caves to be exact. We were all worried about not having worn the right attire for cave exploring but fortunately, we discovered that we were actually going on a wine tour! Which was so much better! Most of it was underground anyway, so in a way ...
A walk in the clouds @ Montserrat
... might even get to see the Pyrenees on a sunny day), the Montserrat Monastery (Monestir de Montserrat) is the major attraction here, and is also one of the most important sanctuaries in Catalonia.
Built in 1025 to celebrate the apparition of the black virgin (or “Moreneta”), the temple was destroyed by Napoleonic troops in 1811, and re-built in 1858. Montserrat Monastery took a ...
The One With The Broken Foot
... concern that I had broken my new Havianas (which I had but was really the least of my worries).
It was only when I tried standing that I realised that there was a fairly nasty pain at the edge of my left foot whenever I pressed down on it. I hobbled back to the funicular with the pain getting worse with every step where Corey took control of the situation and explained what had happened to the driver who promptly put us on the funicular ...
Beautiful Montserrat
... around the monastery for a bit and saw the Gothic Cloisters and then the church. It was all very different up here. The main cloister area was very well appointed and bright rather than a bit dreary and gray (though still extremely beautiful) like the cathedrals and abbeys we have been to before. There were paintings and tiles and gold throughout the walkways. We were struck by a very long line leading through one side of the cloisters and beyond. We didn't know what they were ...
Intangible
... back to her floor and on the way up the stairwell, I noticed this beautiful girl standing at the hallway sink, getting ready. My first thought was "Damn, who's the new hottie?" Then she turned to me and said "hello". My second thought was "Damn!!! That's Emma!!!" After having a moment to collect myself, my third thought was "Daaaaaaaamn ... now THAT is Emma ..."
I'm usually never at a loss for words, but pretty women always have a way of ...


