Day 7
La Rovira Hotel & Restaurant
Today was our day to leave La Rovira and go to the hotel. Checked into our spotless new room around 10 and went to the cool pool. Rescued a toad from the pool and Kristen chased him around a while.
We’re all kind of tired of driving around so much, so we just went to Berga (the nearest major town) for lunch at 1:30. We looked for a restaurant that was in our guidebook but couldn’t find it. Found a classy pizzeria playing opera, and Jill had a Margherita while I had a 4-Fromaggio. Coffee, Crema Catalan (like crème bruleé) and an ice cream bar for Kristen. About $20. Jill tells me it was very good but I couldn’t taste much due to taking Afrin for this damn cold.
Went to a 12th c. Romanesque church near town, that you approach over a 12th c. Romanesque bridge. Then a steep climb on foot up a hill to the church, that of course is only open from 11-2. Bummer.
Hiked back down and came home. Tried to nap but failed, so caught up with the diary.
Weather has been great. Everyone we have met has been super-nice, including the other day’s lunch waitress who tried to talk us into visiting her hometown 2 hours east. But we’re ready to leave. Too much driving in Catalonia, and the sites are very spread out. However, you definitely get the impression that this is an alive, vibrant economy – witness all the building. But southern France, while more of a “dead”, tourist-driven economy, is more tourist-friendly We’re ready – tomorrow.
Backed into a fence post in the parking area and broke 2 tiles. Oops. Jordi doesn’t seem to mind. He also told us there’s a gasoline delivery strike in France. Fortunately we’ll be close to the border.
Dinner – Jill - cold vegetable soup and roast beef with apple butter. Dave – Spaghetti Bolognese, sausage with white beans. Good as usual.
Day 8 >>>
We’re all kind of tired of driving around so much, so we just went to Berga (the nearest major town) for lunch at 1:30. We looked for a restaurant that was in our guidebook but couldn’t find it. Found a classy pizzeria playing opera, and Jill had a Margherita while I had a 4-Fromaggio. Coffee, Crema Catalan (like crème bruleé) and an ice cream bar for Kristen. About $20. Jill tells me it was very good but I couldn’t taste much due to taking Afrin for this damn cold.
Went to a 12th c. Romanesque church near town, that you approach over a 12th c. Romanesque bridge. Then a steep climb on foot up a hill to the church, that of course is only open from 11-2. Bummer.
Hiked back down and came home. Tried to nap but failed, so caught up with the diary.
Weather has been great. Everyone we have met has been super-nice, including the other day’s lunch waitress who tried to talk us into visiting her hometown 2 hours east. But we’re ready to leave. Too much driving in Catalonia, and the sites are very spread out. However, you definitely get the impression that this is an alive, vibrant economy – witness all the building. But southern France, while more of a “dead”, tourist-driven economy, is more tourist-friendly We’re ready – tomorrow.
Backed into a fence post in the parking area and broke 2 tiles. Oops. Jordi doesn’t seem to mind. He also told us there’s a gasoline delivery strike in France. Fortunately we’ll be close to the border.
Dinner – Jill - cold vegetable soup and roast beef with apple butter. Dave – Spaghetti Bolognese, sausage with white beans. Good as usual.
Day 8 >>>