Montserrat

Last weekend we went to an amazing, place, Montserrat. It is located west of Barcelona, not too far inland. Translated into English its name is "serrated mountain." It is the location of a very old monistary, and walking paths that have endless great views. We thought it was going to be a little touristy but when we got to the paths there are so many places to explore. It is almost like a series of mountains that form a mountain maze, except I hesitate to use the word maze because it is a free and liberating experience. It is probably the greatest natural wonder I have ever seen before.

Tomorrow we are departing for our second trip. We are taking a train to Valencia, Spain, which is further south on the east coast of spain. Then we are going to Granada, in southern spain, which is the home of Alhambra, the palace of the Moorish monarchs who ruled Spain for 700 years. Then we are going to Seville (Sevilla) the main city of the southern region of spain, Andalucia. The trip will last one week.