Day Trip To Girona

When planning our time in Barcelona we struggled on what to do.  Oh there is tons to see here.  But we have been here quite a few times and even spent a fee days here.  And in all those visits we have seen most must see places.

Bernie said one day... we should visit Girona. It is an old medivial town with a wall around the city.   So we did that today.  Also know for film spot for Game Of Thrones.

Up early, enjoyed another great breakfast at the hotel and we were off to the metro station. We had to take two different lines to get to the train station. Once there we easily bought our train tickets at the kiosks. No need to pre purchase your train tickets in Europe.

We then waited on the platform and within a short while the train was there.  It was a busy train.  Lots of people heading out for a day trip, weekend away or to work.  But we got seats and relaxed.  The ride is just over an hour.  Note there are fast trains that take about 30 minutes but they never lined up with our schedule.

Once in Girona we walked towards the old town,  but we wanted a Pastry and latte.  

Girona I known for their chucho, also known as suso. It is the most traditional and typical sweets of Girona. Its a deep-fried, sugar-coated cylindrical pastry filled with catalan cream.

Messy but so damn good. 

We then walk to independence square and window shop.  We cross the Eiffle bridge, yes the same guy designed the Eiffle tower.  We are now in the old town.

Streets are very narrow.  Churches seem everywhere.  And many building have you scratching your head.  How did they build that there?  

We stop into a church and a wedding is happening.  We quietly admire, take a picture and leave.

We walk through the Jewish Quarter.  Stop at the cathedral.  

We then head for the wall!  Lots and lots of climbing!  But the views!  

Lots of places to sit though.

After exploring the city for quite a while we are thirsty and wanting a light meal.  Tapas!

Beer and Sangria and some tapas.  It hits the spot.

We catch the train back to Barcelona and we then catch the metro and we are back at the hotel.  Feet are up!

Tonight will be low key.  Maybe just head up to the rooftop bar and get a drink, still haven't used our 2 free drinks.  And maybe a light meal.

Tomorrow we board the Enchanted.  We are ready to get on a ship,  as much as we enjoy time on land I just want to unpack and get settled.   Love that the ship moves and my room doesn't.