Spectacular Sunset over Granollers

Summer in Plaza Corona

It's almost lunch time here. But people are feeling lazy. Summer is truly here. Flies are dancing in the air. It's also market day in Granollers, so there are many more people on the street. There's a breeze, but it's warm.
 I came out to drink Tiger's Nut milk (orxata) but felt so lazy I decided to take a boost of caffeine instead. I'm cleaning the apartment and preparing for our month long road trip to Norway. We leave on Sunday. I can't afford to be lazy this afternoon.
 I'm also strongly aware that when we return it will be to the Festa Major. A week long (loud) party centred 50 metres from our building block.
And my brother arrives. It will be his first visit to Granollers.
Ah, the cafe amb llet is kicking in. It was my emergency coffee for work purposes! Is it me, or is everyone suddenly walking faster?
 Oh, and remember, the sales start here twice a year. The 7th of January and the 1st of July. So if you plan to come for shopping, those are the best days.
My friend Kate said she was feeling in love with this place lately. I guess it's contagious. Arrogant women, lazy appreciative men, hot sun, lots of bars with terraces, people milling about. It's not the Spain of the south, as I have read about, but it's plenty for me.

Our Building from up on the Hill

There we are. The big brown building. The sun is going down and from up here it's quite a pretty view of Granollers. Just down below in the garden is a micro bat catching insects. The sun lights up its wings as it turns.

My Jasmine

From my bed, during my afternoon nap, I can see my beautiful pot of jasmine. It's in full bloom.

Listening to Monks Chant

After our lunch we went for a guided visit to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet. Here is Montse and Jett during the service.

Growing Calçots

We're going to the first onion eating festival of the season. We're a bit late, but it's worth the wait! Here you can see the calçots growing beside the restaurant.

The Last Rose of the Season

Albert bought me a rose tree for St Jordi. It's been flowering non-stop. These last few roses are taking their time to bloom but they are beautiful.

Goodbye Summer 2009

Bricks from Montblanc

This is a post especially for brick lovers - in particular Elizabeth. I must extend a warm and heart felt thanks for showing me the beauty of the brick. And now, I'm sure, part of me will always see the world with a shade of Lizzy's love of bricks.

The above is a brick play ground. While all the other kids are on the swings, you could examine the different bricks! :)

This little girl is fantastic - holding that ugly thing like it was beautiful. How to see with the heart!