Destinations
Montpellier – France
On arrival in Montpellier, we were greeted by its impressive 18th-century Aqueduct, constructed in the style of ancient Roman aqueducts. Tuesdays are market day in Montpellier when vendors set up their stalls beneath the archways of the Aqueduct, creating a…
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NÎMES – FRANCE
Little advertised and seldom spoken of, we had no idea what to expect of Nîmes. We chose it as a base for our three-week stay in the south of France because of its proximity to so many of France's most…
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Begur and the Costa Brava
Having never heard of Begur, I had no idea that we were in for a treat when we climbed the winding medieval stone lane that leads from the parking lot to Plaϛa Sant Pere de Begur. The church towers over…
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Olot – Castellfollit de la Roca – Monells
Olot, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Monells are three charming towns (villages) with a Medieval history. OLOT Although Olot has Medieval roots, it suffered significant damage from earthquakes in the early 15th century, which ultimately led to a positive outcome:…
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Salvador Dali’s – Spain
Salvador Dalí, the iconic Surrealist artist known for his unconventional, dream-like sculptures and art, was born in Figueres, Spain, in 1904. He attended school in Figueres and spent his school holidays in Cadaqués by the sea, where his family had…
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Besalu – Spain
We arrived in Besalu in the early morning when the air was crisp and the ancient village bathed in autumn sunshine. Merchants began to open their stores, and the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafted into the tiny…
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