Sitges was like a small version of Miami, with its nice sandy beaches and a long enjoyable seaside promenade. We stayed in a nice smaller boutique hotel outside of town within 2 minute walk to the beach. I have to say the weather was not great while we were there but there was one day where we got to go out to the beach to further my tan that will probably last me till summer 2014!
The centre of town was by a church on the water. Although what was a bit alarming is that the church had a cannon... umm... what for??
The town itself is also known to be the Gay Mecca, and believe me, we saw a lot of "family members" out and about in the centre of town, and on the beach. Matt and I felt like prey to the "wolves" and "bears" in town as the centre square is filled with older men just sitting around drinking and well...starring.
I had some time during this keg of the trip and I started to laugh at one point as I turned to Matt and said "look how accomplished I am as I reach 28! No job, in debt, no car....truly a model citizen".
The town was really beautiful. The waves were huge as they crash onto shore. The surfers out every morning and dusk really had their appetite filled with the crushing waves, and I have to say kudos to not having changing rooms around the beaches! Lol..... No but honestly they were terrible to look at ;)
What I did also get to enjoy here is the famous Spanish Tapas. I have to say, the Brava Patatas are delicious! Also the vermicelli was great as well. Some other things were a bit of a miss, but hey, gotta try it before judging it right?
We left Sitges after a few days and headed for the town of Girona.
After a train of an hour or so, we arrived to meet the heavy rain. Eventually when the weather moved inland, we were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful old city with an amazingly preserved city wall to hike on.
The town was a bit bigger than Sitges and it is situated inland from the coast. We took a city tour on a car train and saw the sights in the old town. On top of the hill sat a church that has been there since the 11th century. The inside of the church was spooky. It was dark, cold, and empty! What was interesting about the place is the coming together of four different architecture styles over the last thousand year.
Girona was also close to the town where Salvador Dali's museum is. The museum la
Ies in the heart if Figueres, a half an hour train ride away.
I have to say, before this I have not heard too much of his work, but he is one strange dude after visiting his museum and seeing his work. I'll let you be the judge of what you'd make of his art.
What I did like that came along with the museum ticket was a visit to Salvador Dali's work in jewelry design, some of the pieces were exquisite, wouldn't mind having one of two of these!
What I liked the most is in the video, I don't know how he did this, but isn't it gorgeous?!?!
Our flight now leaves for Pisa, as we start the Italian leg do our trip!
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