Tarragona, Spain (Tarragona, España)
December 2015
Emerging from an underground carpark that we estimated to be close to the old town, we were quickly struck by the character in the steep and narrow streets of Tarragona.
The city felt like it held so much history, which could be seen in the medieval archways along some of the roads. Roman remains can still be seen in the city too, and along our walk we stopped to take a look at the Roman circus and the old Roman walls. As it was a Monday, both were closed to the public (this is sad as one of Yannick's favourite pastimes is walking atop city walls).
The amphitheatre was also closed, but we were able to get a good look at it from the park just above it on the hill. It was also a lovely spot for sea views as the sun set. Good place for a gladiatorial fight!
The amphitheatre was also closed, but we were able to get a good look at it from the park just above it on the hill. It was also a lovely spot for sea views as the sun set. Good place for a gladiatorial fight!
The park itself was a pleasant place for a stroll, as different plants had been placed with plaques providing information on what they were used for in Roman times (as is still the case today, apricot trees and rosemary were popular). There was also some very cool Japan-themed graffiti to be seen as we were leaving.
Overall we really liked Tarragona and decided that we should return one day to take in the city for a while and visit the Roman sites when they were open. Driving to our hotel, which was on the outskirts, we unloaded supplies from our car under the watchful gaze of a small cat.
As we were nearing the end of our roadtrip, we knew that we would have to do something with all of our camping equipment. In the morning as we were about to set off, we asked the lady at reception (who was also the owner) if she wanted any of our stuff. Thrilled, she and her daughter accepted our tent, our portable stove and a few other bits and bobs. As thanks, she gave us a bottle of Syrah which had been made on their own vineyard! As we had been chatting to her, she knew that we would soon be crossing back over into France and she proclaimed that her wine was better than French reds. I was intrigued and thought "We had better test that out!"
As we were nearing the end of our roadtrip, we knew that we would have to do something with all of our camping equipment. In the morning as we were about to set off, we asked the lady at reception (who was also the owner) if she wanted any of our stuff. Thrilled, she and her daughter accepted our tent, our portable stove and a few other bits and bobs. As thanks, she gave us a bottle of Syrah which had been made on their own vineyard! As we had been chatting to her, she knew that we would soon be crossing back over into France and she proclaimed that her wine was better than French reds. I was intrigued and thought "We had better test that out!"
Today's post was almost called: Cultural Congestion and Tehcup Rejection
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