Ruth, Chiara, and I started the day with breakfast at the market in Arenys de Mar. Coffee, a chocolate crossiant, and a torta (with egg and jamon) were the perfect way to start the day.
We hopped in the car and headed to Girona which is about 45 minutes (still too long on the winding seaside roads for Ruth’s belly) north of our town. The parking garage was very nice, each stall had a red or green light to tell you if the spot was available and they even have spots for families.
It is fun to see the local foods as you stroll through the market.
We hopped in the car and headed to Girona which is about 45 minutes (still too long on the winding seaside roads for Ruth’s belly) north of our town. The parking garage was very nice, each stall had a red or green light to tell you if the spot was available and they even have spots for families.
We watched the ducks, seagulls, and catfish in the Onyar River before crossing the bridge to the old walled city.
The old town is beautiful.
It was fun to walk down the small streets and see shops full of handmade ceramic goods. We picked up a Christmas ornament in one of the shops and even got to meet the artist! We climbed the stairs to the cathedral which began construction in the 11th century.
Fresh hummus, cheese, and jamon were on the menu for lunch. Washed down by volcanic water.
Fresh hummus, cheese, and jamon were on the menu for lunch. Washed down by volcanic water.
We found a fun place for coffee after lunch.
The walk back through parts of the new town was very pretty.
Chiara and Justin found their friends in the legal world on the way back to the parking garage.
We stopped at the grocery store after we got back and Ruth was very excited for macaroons. It was tough to pass up five for 1,75€.
The moving uphill escalator prompted Ruth to ask “is this safe for a kiddo”?
Ruth took a nice long nap before we headed to Materò for dinner.
Of course we didn’t buy the right tickets so we couldn’t exit the train station. Thankfully Chiara was with us and the attendant let us out and simply made us pass our tickets through to reduce the fare remaining on our pass.
Materò is a lively town and restaurants were just opening when we arrived at eight. We passed through the main square which contained carnival rides. The merry-go-round had swings and a tea cup.
We sat in a smaller piazza and enjoyed calamari and a couple open faced sandwiches (called coca bread). One with four cheeses and one with cheese and jamon. Delicious! Ruth is such a good traveler and sat and colored notes to us as we dined.
The popsicles are full of fresh fruit...messy in the heat but worth it!
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