Cruising Costa Brava

Poncho $29.90     /       Sunglasses      /       Similar tee

This is what I wore for a less then warm day in Tossa de Mar Spain. I really had my heart set on swimming in these gorgeous turquoise waters for months and this day turned out to be around 73 and windy. For the hike up to the castle ruins I wore just my white tee and shorts, but afterwards threw on my poncho sweater, which turned out to be a very common article of clothing for me on this trip! Tossa de Mar also has a very old quaint little town attached to the old castle, and exploring there is wonderful. After staying here for the day, we drove through the mountains to Sant Feliu de Guixols, which is an adventure in itself. Every turn and bend is a photo opportunity worthy of a postcard. Easily one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. 

Hope you have enjoyed these photos, because I loved taking them!

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What I Wore and Saw: Barcelona

   This was a day full of walking and sightseeing in Barcelona. We went to see Segrada Familia, Barrio Gotico, and all the beautiful Gaudi architecture. Not to mention all the rest of the amazing buildings that are not famously known, just incredibly beautiful. I wore jeans and flats to be comfortable with my white Goodnight Macaroon blouse and sunglasses,because here they are necessary. I have noticed that to blend in as a local you should stick to fall fashion here in Spain, regardless of the temperature. I suppose they are anticipating fall as much as all the fashionistas in the US. 

       

sunglasses here

      

La Segrada Familia

Casa Batllo

During the Barcelona festival; human towers!

First Stop in Spain: Santander

                                                                             Here I am!
     We have been in Spain a few days now. Our first day here we spent mostly trying to catch up on sleep. We took an overnight flight and arrived in the morning and got almost zero sleep on the flight. We spent a good two hours in line for passport control and another hour searching for our luggage. Friday we drove up to Santander, which is stunningly beautiful, to attend a wedding. We stayed at the Bahia Hotel. Sunday we drove around and my husband showed me around his old stomping ground while sighing from nostalgic feelings. Afterwards, we continued driving back down and sideways to Toulouse and Carcassone in France. Carcassone is quickly becoming a favorite place for me in France.

In our hotel room in Santander. El Hotel Bahia

After wedding party on a boat. 

my "breakfast"

I have found my new residence...

The view from our hotel room

Valor chocolates

Santander beach

El Hotel Sardinero in Santander 

I will post part II of this trip (the french part) tomorrow!

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