Exploring Girona

Apart from a trip on Saturday to Figures we have spent the last few days exploring Girona. We have done some early morning runs (early here is after 8) of varying distances, and it gives one a real sense of the city. It is also amazing how quickly one finds a path out of the city. Lots of runners, walkers, and cyclists out and about. We explored the Muralles de Girona with David one afternoon. There are a few towers to climb which enhance the views and it is interesting to see how the modern buildings have been built to fit in with the older buildings. No huge bright tall buildings. Most structures are terracotta in colour. We spent a lot of time walking through many little streets in the old town and visited the old Jewish quarter. It dates back to the 12th century and is one of the most preserved in Europe. The last members of the Jewish community were expelled from Girona in the late 15th century. The current muesum is on the site of one of the main synagogues of the time. The muesum contains many examples of Hebrew lapidary on various tombstones recovered in Girona. Later this afternoon we will visit the Turkish baths with Carla and David. We have also enjoyed many local pastries like the Xuixo a deep fried sugar coated pastry filled with crema catalana (custard type filling). We have enjoyed getting to know D and C's hood and meeting up with their friends.Read more