Did I tell you about Girona?
Striking, isn’t it?
My day trip from Barcelona. There’s a story or two to tell, but as I only have six words, it’ll have to be pictorial. Just click on the gallery.
It’s a city of cobbled streets and arcades,
tall buildings,
a stunning cathedral,
with a majestic location
and cloisters.
It has the sweetest weathervane
and the longest town walls,
with interesting views over the city.
but I wasn’t fond of the bollard that tripped me up!
There are smart cafes,
and interesting architecture.
A table up some steps beckoned to me
In the shade of the lovely buildings I could watch passersby.
Girona in a nutshell. I wanted to come here in May for the flower festival, but it was more peaceful in November, and a wonderful escape from the city.
Beautiful, isn’t it?
I’m playing Six word Saturday, thanks to Cate at Show My Face. Click on the links or the header and you can play too. Happy weekend!
restlessjo 
Girona looks so beautiful! I was supposed to go there for a travel blogger conference last year but I couldn’t make it.
I really hope to visit next time I go to Barcelona. 🙂
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It really is! It made a wonderful contrast with the city 🙂
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It is beautiful. That bridge was interesting…
I just go WiFi back after a week! Happy to be here, though late.
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Hi Mlissabeth 🙂 Missed you on Saturday. Glad you weren’t ill, just wifi-less! 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Jo! Girona is such a gem isn’t it? So many people never make it out of Barcelona and miss out on the smaller, more peaceful cities and towns. Glad you made it to Girona! I’m itching to go back!
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Thank you! As always I’d have liked more time, and maybe Figueres and Monserrat, but you just have to enjoy what you can and Girona was great 🙂
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Yes, you do and it looks like you made the most of your time! Figueres and Monserrat are both wonderful – hope you make it back!
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You have now :D. Wonderful place! Good for you for seizing the opportunity!
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I really loved it, Paula 🙂 It will make a good full length feature for the Simonseeks website too.
http://www.simonseeks.com/travel-guides/guimaraes-historical-heart-portugal__198723
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Beautiful and colorful indeed Jo. What a lovely trip that was! Great shots and thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *big hugs*
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Glad we both enjoyed it, Sonel 🙂
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It looks beautiful – I liked your photo gallery tour too!
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Gorgeous place, Meg! I thoroughly enjoyed it 🙂
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Beautiful shots Jo – who the heck needs words?! BTW, that red bridge shot is simply stunning! Great post.
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I love bridges, Tina. There are about 5 as the river winds through the centre and they make for some great shots. Thanks a lot 🙂
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Ah, my kind of town Jo, I could happily walk around there all day with my camera. Although I can hear it now, ‘How many more photos do you need!’ Only joking, she is really very tolerant 🙂
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It’s definitely a photographer’s town, David. It was hard to narrow it down to these shots 🙂
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It is beautiful with striking architecture.
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I was glad we went, Karen. I wasn’t sure if we could justify the time away from Barcelona, but it was a lovely day out. 🙂
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This is a truly beautiful gem – never heard about before and I been in Barcelona 4 times. A good reason for going back for me. Love your photos – my favorite is the steps with the table.
Just sitting and having a Mango cheesecake – only a couple of meters from the ocean in Portpartick. Enjoying myself and helping my friends with their curtains for the dinning room. Tomorrow are we moving down to Dublin. Life is so good … and my butt is so sore. Loads of Scottish hugs …
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Oh, your poor butt! It seems so unfair. 😦
I remember Portpatrick so well. You’re really not very far away and I’m blowing you kisses 🙂 Have a wonderful time in Dublin, Vivi. Big hugs xx
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Jo, my butt has been behaving very well the last days, but I got a very sore neck on Sunday evening – and talk about pain, gone this morning. Something I get once in a while – and it normal take up to a week before it goes away – I get it instead of a cold. Woke up this morning and it’s gone – singing of joy just now.
2 days left of my tour and I really had a brilliant time.
Maybe it was your kisses that sorted my neck out. *smile
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I’m singing too! “Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day…” Happy for you Vivi. 🙂 I’m going to Edinburgh on Saturday (just for the day!) Looking forward to your posts when you’re back and healthy. Hugs!
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Beautiful pics ! A very colorful and historic place.
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Thanks a lot, Divya, for visiting and your lovely comments 🙂
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Girona is indeed striking. The architectural design , culture and everything around it just takes your breathe away. Thank you for sharing this. Have a great Sunday.
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I expect you’re having another busy Sunday fundraising, Mr. B. God bless! 🙂
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It’s been, well, decades since I was in Barcelona. This looks like a lovely side trip and I think your photos tell a beautiful story!
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A sunny one, for sure, Smidge, but I did like your wintery offering 🙂
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I had a choice in college, Barcelona or Costa Rica. I wish I chose Barcelona, it looks beautiful there. No Gaudi architecture?
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Sounds like a hard choice to make! I’ve written about 6 or 7 Barcelona posts since I came back, starting with this one https://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/six-word-saturday-88/..It’s a fabulous place. Thanks for your visit 🙂
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Mama mia- what a gorgeous day! Thanks for sharing these photos!
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I enjoyed it so much, Kathe. It was worth a share 🙂
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Another nice day out with you Jo. I’m so glad you’re not a “lounge around the swimming pool” sort of gal 😀
If I do ever get to this part of Spain I now have plenty of tips on what to do and where to go.
Jude xx
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To be honest, I can do my share of lounging on a beach, Jude, but even then, I’m choosy about the beach. Got to look for the good ones, don’t you? 🙂
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We thought about going to GIrona, but opted not to do so. Now I’m sorry we didn’t. Really beautiful!
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I had seen photos of the flower festival, Kate, and the place looked magnificent, but I wasn’t sure if it was worth a day away from Barcelona. To me, it was 🙂
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