Girona

After such a great day in Figueres, Girona, could have been a let down, but it wasn’t. It’s a lovely town.

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This is the most famous view.

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But there’s plenty of others!

Tthe bell tower of Sant Feliu Collegiate Church, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

The bell tower of Sant Feliu Collegiate Church.

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Haven’t yet discovered what this is – it looks like a monastery.

A view over the modern city of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

A view over the modern town.

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One of the towers along the old city wall. They’ve taken the interesting step of repairing them with modern bricks, and put a staircase up inside.

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The bell tower from the cathedral.

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The cathedral, built in 1733.

Flag of Catalonia flying in a back street of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

The Catalan flag is everywhere.

Placa de la Independencia, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

The main square, Independance Plaza.

River Ter, Girona, Catalonia, Spain,

The River Ter.2015_04_1810There is a lot more to see in this area, but we have moved on. Yesterday we drove down to a camp site 11km from Barcelona, with a nearby railway station so we can easily get into the city. This morning we are going to make the journey. I am a bit nervous, with Barcelona’s reputation as the pickpocket capital of the world.

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