I broke off from my friends in Barcelona to go on a solo excursion to Montserrat, a short one hour train ride from the city. I wasn’t sure what to except but had only heard that it was beautiful with weird rock formations and good trails so knew that I needed to make it before my week in Barcelona was up. This view is proof that I made the right decision. After a fairly strenuous 2 hour hike to Sant Jeroni peak (1,236m), you are rewarded with a 360° view of the green Catalan countryside and the distant Pyrenees. It is absolutely breathtaking and a must-do for the adventure-hearted visiting Barcelona for 3 or more days. One bit of advice would be to get to Montserrat by 9am so that you can descend in time to watch the world renowned boys choir perform in the Basilica of Montserrat at 1pm (something that I wish I had known).
With the government’s support of the travel industry, Colombia makes an ideal next destination.
Waterfalls and verdant valleys are just a couple of the natural wonders worth visiting and protecting.
Medellín’s year-round good weather gives it the nickname, “City of Eternal Spring.”
A flower vendor in Medellín, which hosts a famous annual flower festival.
A view of the walled Old Town of Cartagena
Street art, Cra Séptima, Calle 26 in Bogotá.
Street Art, La Candelaria, Bogotá.
Street art, Cra Séptima, Calle 26 in Bogotá.
Street Art, La Candelaria, Bogotá.
Street art, Cra Séptima, Calle 26 in Bogotá.
Street Art, La Candelaria, Bogotá.
Street art, Cra Séptima, Calle 26 in Bogotá
Street Art, La Candelaria, Bogotá
Colombia’s commitment to sustainability preserves the spectacular landscape for all to enjoy.
Susan Mason
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Top of Sant Jeroni(mo!)
I broke off from my friends in Barcelona to go on a solo excursion to Montserrat, a short one hour train ride from the city. I wasn’t sure what to except but had only heard that it was beautiful with weird rock formations and good trails so knew that I needed to make it before my week in Barcelona was up. This view is proof that I made the right decision. After a fairly strenuous 2 hour hike to Sant Jeroni peak (1,236m), you are rewarded with a 360° view of the green Catalan countryside and the distant Pyrenees. It is absolutely breathtaking and a must-do for the adventure-hearted visiting Barcelona for 3 or more days. One bit of advice would be to get to Montserrat by 9am so that you can descend in time to watch the world renowned boys choir perform in the Basilica of Montserrat at 1pm (something that I wish I had known).
