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Daytrippin'

It was the practice road trip the day before we officially took to the motorways of Spain.  About a 30 minute drive (for normal people) outside of Barcelona lies Montserrat.  Like I said, only two hours outside Barcelona ...  and I will not confirm or deny that whole "getting lost in the vineyards of Penedes" incident. #NotMyFault

We'd already spent way too much time at the rental car place acquiring our phat ride so the whole not-visiting-of-the-Cava-bodegas-for-Val would be remedied throughout the trip by drinking Cava every chance I got. As you can see from the photos, it was totally worth it.





Montserrat - the one "don't miss" sight in Catalunya
What I didn't know was that it was also the beginning of the Please, God, I cannot go in one more church tour.  Ironically, the next night we drove out to the middle of nowhere and stayed in a monastery, which ended up being the highlight of the trip (besides a private bodega visit in Rioja).  "Monk-ey Business" up next...
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  1. TJMay 11, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Geez. I'm ridiculously jealous, you're in Spain now.

    You're too awesome, Val. Perhaps I'm gushing here, but I'm serious, the way you seem to always be so open to seeing something new is refreshing, amazing, and inspiring.

    It doesn't look like you're slowing down with your life, judging by your blog, so keep it up. I look forward to seeing where you go next!

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    1. Val May 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

      TJ! Hey! Am back from Spain and busy w/ my home biz. But thank you for your words - am definitely living the life I've always wanted...as should all of us be empowered to do so. Can't wait to see wher you go next as well! Much love to you & your fam!

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    You in a monastery??? Somehow, that just seems...odd?

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    1. Val May 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

      I know, right? But...there was no lightning NOR did the walls collapse! Go figure...

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  3. Sara LouiseMay 14, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    It's beautiful! It's so beautiful in fact that my husband just leaned over my shoulder and said, "what is that?!" xo

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  4. Val May 15, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    *sigh* Hopefully you guys will take a drive down there soon! xo

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Oh man that is the business!!!! I want to go to Spain so freekin bad!!! "Soon!" he said with an evil look in his eye!!! " Spain will be mine!!!"

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