12 Mar 2025
MONTSERRAT-WINERY-FARMHOUSE LUNCH:
Montserrat is absolutely beautiful. The roads leading to the are excellent and very well signposted. It was cold there, but the welcome was warm. The views over the mountains and valleys were stunning. Our time there was focused on the historical, spiritual and cultural interests we had.
Lunch at the traditional farmhouse (Cal) Casseroles) was first rate. The staff made us very welcome and the food and wine were beautiful!
The winery tour (Pares Balta Vineyard) was fascinating and very much worth visiting. Our host, Carlos, was very entertaining.
We had a wonderful tour guide (Paolo from Explore Catalunya) and he made the day very personal. His knowledge is amazing. Every Q we had, he was able to answer. He was a great teacher for visitors and his love of this land and its peoples was evident throughout the day. It was clear he has a great relationship with the personnel at the various sites we visited. We really enjoyed our time with him.
A beautiful region! Lovely people! A wonderful country!