Category: Travel
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A traditional mushroom hunt, Spain
Mushrooms take a central role in much of the diet here in Catalunya. You can find them in a variety of dishes alongside other traditional Mediterranean cuisine like fresh olives, produce, fish, and cheese. It just so happens to be the mushroom season in mid-November, and some of our friends from Barcelona invited us to…
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The Best Long Weekend In Seville // Spain
We sat along the canal to watch the sun disappear behind the brightly colored houses (featured above) Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world (featured above) Strolling through Maria Luisa Park & Plaza Espania – built for the world fair in 1929 (featured above) The Moorish royal palace – Real Alcazar (featured above)…
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Montjuic Botanical Gardens // Barcelona Spain
We spent the afternoon meandering the Botanical Gardens of Montjuic in this gorgeous early November weather. The garden is full of Mediterranean vegetation from around the world; Chile, South Africa, California, and Australia are represented. As Barcelona is fairly hot and dry in the summers, the best time of year to visit the gardens is in…
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Cadaques, Spain
For the second half of our anniversary getaway, we drove about an hour south towards to the coastal town of Cadaques. The whitewashed buildings and cobblestone streets made for an epic backdrop to our wanderings as we ducked down side streets, and popped in and out of cafes and shops. The landscape surrounding Cadaques is…
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Girona, Spain
In the midst of packing up our lives and moving to Spain, we didn’t have much time to celebrate our two year anniversary at the end of August. We vowed to each other that we would get away together once we arrived in Spain to reminisce on where the Lord has brought us, and dream…
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Toledo, Spain
While in Central Spain we ventured to Toledo with the desire to experience the tranquil lifestyle that saturates the small cobblestone streets of this quaint town. Toledo, just south of Madrid, is known as the “City of Three Cultures”, as well as it’s fame for the design and production of Spanish knives and swords. Toledo…
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An Incredible Weekend In Madrid // Spain
Chris and I spent three days visiting our dear friends of ours in central Spain. The warmth of their hospitality and desire to introduce us to their pocket of Spain made for a wonderful trip. During our stay we decided to do some exploring in nearby Madrid (Spain’s capital), taking full advantage of this beautiful…
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Essence of La Merce, Barcelona Spain
La Merce, the annual fiesta major of Barcelona. We arrived just in time to dive in to this century old Catalunya holiday which celebrates the Roman Catholic feast of Our Lady Mercy, on September 24. La Merce reveals the true soul of Barcelona, with festivities that blend both tradition and modernity in a city that…
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