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Daytrip to Montserrat
... cable car up the mountain to the monastery up nearer the top. Priorities right, I sat down in the cafe for a bocadillo and a cappuccino first before heading out to explore. It was quite hot out and not too many trees around. I wandered around the monastery checking out the cool buildings. For most people, the purpose of coming to the monastery is to pray in front of a special statue of the Virgin Mary. As you can imagine, this was not quite my motivation ...
Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat
... at the discovery was a local Bishop who suggested the statue be moved to the city of Manresa another popular pilgrimage destination in Spain, however, the small statue proved to be to heavy and it could not be lifted. The weight of the statue, according to legend, demonstrates the Virgin's intention to stay and be venerated (revered/respected) on Montserrat.
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Montserrat
... went to the top. Although it was a paved road, it was difficult because it was pretty much just straight up. As we were all just panting, little kids and grandmas were coming down fine. We thought to ourselves if they can do it, why can't we and kept on trecking. But then Someone said "i'm impressed." Come to find out everyone took a train and walked down. It was fun. And very pretty sights to see. Well worth it and a good day spent. ...
On Higher Ground
... br> We set off from the Hard Rock Cafe in the centre of Barcelona, and we would be making a stop at a winery on the way - at 10am? OK - I am up for anything!
We arrived at Pares Balta, which is a small independent winery not far from Barcelona. They produce a lot of different wines, including cava, which is the Spanish sparkling wine. We had a very interesting tour of the vineyard, and we were informed of the methods used to grow the grapes ...
Magic fountains, Harleys and one scary ride
... overall cultural experience will prevail. I hope the memory that will NOT prevail is the second carnival ride that I refused, or the other carbohydrate-loaded snacks they begged for after the churros.
I have to mention, however, that the one ride we did go on, a sort of octopus looking thing with us in the grasp of one of its tentacles, was absolutely frightening. The g-forces alone remind me why I refused to be an astronaut when they offered me ...
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