Montserrat

While in Barcelona Jules and I got up early to take a train to Montserrat, which we had heard from a fellow traveler was gorgeous."Montserrat" translates to "jagged mountain" in Catalan, and is composed of pink conglomerate, a form of sedentary rock. The site is home to Santa Maria del Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey that treats its guests to a legendary boys' choir concert every day at 1 pm. Every day that is, except for the day we decided to go. Unbeknownst to us the boys were on a day trip that day. Nonetheless, we were breathtaken by the mountain and the view it offered once you take either the funicular up to the monastery, or the cable car. Being slightly freaked by the intense slope of the cable car, we chose the funicular (a train that winds its way slowly to the top). Get ready for some serious scenery!

Early morning mist at the top of the mountain.

Views from the funicular.





Funicular station at landing of the mountain.

The monastery.











The view was incredible.









A bunch of teens were climbing this sculpture at the edge of a cliff while we watched with motherly concern.
Then this dude came and gave them a talkin' to.
Ahhh. Death avoided. Scenic beauty restored.