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9 Sep 2019

Amazing Australia

AMAZING indeed! I spent three weeks in Australia wine tasting my way through Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, cuddling Koalas in Queensland, diving the GB Reef in Cairns, exploring iconic Sydney, adventuring down the Great Ocean Road and so much more. Even…

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I loved visiting! It’s such a unique and interes

I loved visiting! It’s such a unique and interesting place. Let me show you a closer look of the Santa Maria Monastery nestled into the mountains of Montserrat... Although the front of the Basilica (first two photos) isn’t as ornate as I’d expect, the inside is another story. It was built in the 11th century (rebuilt later on) and is still operating today with over 70 monks in residence. The world renowned boys choir L'Escolania, also lives and studies at the monastery while singing daily inside the Basilica. This Basilica houses one of the most famous Black Madonnas in the world also known as the Virgin of Monsterrat, believed to preform miracles.
The statue carved from wood represents Virgin Mary and child Jesus on her lap with a sphere of the earth in her right hand. See her in photos 5&6. The “Throne Room” where the Virgin of Montserrat lives is VERRY ornate, swipe to photo 5&6 to see what I mean (tough to take a good picture with the lighting and only a GoPro) The Throne Room is located looking down on the main alter. It is the room seen through the arch window in the 3rd & 4th photos, accessed only by narrow stairs. As you exit the Throne Room say a prayer in the Chapel of the Image of the Mother of God, (photo 7&8). This chapel was completed in 1885 with the help of a young Antoni Gaudí. Once through the main basilica stop along the Ave of Maria, photo 9 (Cami de l'Ave Maria) to pay homage to Virgin Mary by lighting a candle in prayer.
The Basilica is only one element of this amazing monastery. If you are quarantined in Barcelona I’d totally recommend it as a day trip once domestic travel begins again. What’s one interesting place you have visited?? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻

That’s my quarantine buddy (mom aka mouse) and I

That’s my quarantine buddy (mom aka mouse) and I overlooking the Benedictine Monastery on Montserrat Mountain just outside of Barcelona (about 3 years ago). It’s only an hour scenic train ride and short cable car ride to the monastery from the center of Barcelona. Once there (among other things), you’ll find hours of hiking trails- it is a great day trip from Barcelona! Who has been?
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BIG world 🌎 Small girl 👧 ... Three years ago

BIG world 🌎 Small girl 👧
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Three years ago around this time I was exploring the lovely city of Barcelona with my momma. Last year I was sunning my buns on a beach somewhere with some besties and this year I’m chillin on my couch annoyed the 2020-2021 planner I just received doesn’t start until July 2020 😩....I see you Covid-19 (insert pouty girl with arms crossed emoji). I guess 2020 planners gave up too 🤷🏼‍♀️ lol
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Next year I’m hoping to be where I wanted to be this year.....GREECE 🇬🇷 I planned 2 weeks in Crete, 2 weeks cruzin the islands and a week in Zakynthons ready to enjoy that iconic aqua water on shipwreck beach (insert popular saying “maybe next year?”)
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Where were you “supposed” to be right now?
We can all gravel together in the comments below 😆 despite my improved optimism-a world without travel kinda sucks! .
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The many faces of Tibidabo, the tallest hill in...

The many faces of Tibidabo, the tallest hill in....I can’t remember what they said, but I remember how fun it was getting up there! My only regret when visiting 3 years ago was forgetting to find the spot with the whole view of the church (pic 3) or is that a drone shot? 🤔 Views of the city are spectacular from
here....on a clear day. It was a bit cloudy when I was there but grabbed some GoPro shots of the Church- wide angle lens is a must! If you are in the mood for some carnival games and ferris wheels 🎡 the mini amusement park next door has you covered. Built in 1905 it’s one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the world- so enjoy at your wine risk 🙃
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Went for the wine stayed for the puppies 🐶 Our

Went for the wine stayed for the puppies 🐶 Our extra special hosts at the Pontos Castle Wine tour🍷 🏰 They totally made my day! I can’t help but smile just looking at em now 😀
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Remembering our @castelldepontons wine tour from 2

Remembering our @castelldepontons wine tour from 2 years ago. My 1st time using Air B&B experiences. 🍷 🏰
The perfect day trip from Barcelona with all the right ingredients!
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Tasty wine, super cool 1500s medieval castle, great company, knowledgeable guide, beautiful vineyards and REALLY cute puppies! What else do you need? Experiences like this is one of the many reasons why I love to see the world!
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I‘m just your average girl, flying, driving, hiking, biking, diving, jumping (and whatever else comes my way) through the world in search of bucket list experiences, breathtaking beauty and memories that last a lifetime! After losing my job in early 2020 I decided to fuel my wanderlust and SEE as much of the world as possible by embarking on my first long term solo travel journey while documenting it all. I’ll show you how I travel smart, work remotely, and save $ to travel the world one bucket list adventure at a time. I hope by sharing my travel experiences through blogging I will inspire others to adventure fearlessly and start their own life-changing journey!

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