COSTA BRAVA

Running for 125 miles up the coast from Barcelona, this is know as the "wild" coast with rugged cliffs, sandy coves, beaches, and marinas. Wine, olives, fishing and tourists are the mainstay.

From Calonge where Jean's place is located high above the Mediterranean, we took off to the Sunday morning market in Palafrugell and the frenetic activity surrounding narrow streets with venders selling everything from clothing to food. Finally tiring of the crowds we took off to Pals, one of the several medieval towns nearby.

The three of us: Gloria, Jean and Nancy

The town a is real gem, on a hillside in the midst of farms, and not well known. My guide book only contains a single sentence mentioning the town. Jean learned of it through a Dutch friend who said it was well worth a visit. And, it was. Ancient city walls, an entrance portal and wonderful stonework, dating from the end of the 13th century. There was a small town fortified by stone walls against North African pirates, and St. Peter's church. All well restored today.

St. Peter's Church