Girona to Dali
Going North…but My Mind Goes South…
As little time I have left in my RTW trip and the huge expense of Europe, I find my time at each destination to be shorter and hence leaving me less time to get to know the region and meet people. As I come to terms with my impending return home, I can’t help but be burdened with the prospects of not having this freedom and worldly education. I slowly come to this strange depression that builds up as I go North. So I find myself trying to find an answer and meditate seeking natural environments. But on the way I stop in Girona by train.
Small Town Girona
At the tip of Catalonia, the small town of Girona offers a diverse history of Roman and Jewish inhabitants that is now home to students and passer-by tourists. As I get off the train that night, I am confronted again by a repeating theme of starting out in a new place in the dark. Brave or stupid, I decide to try to find my own way to my hostel. As I gather information at the station and get my bearings I am confronted by a man from Barcelona asking me about knowing of any accommodations. Talk to him? I trust it… Soon I have a companion to walk in the dark streets of an unfamiliar town to my hostel in the city center. We are welcomed by a festival in the city center that I am too tired to really discover. I check-in and make friends with the English-Immigrant-Conspiracy-Theorist. The great thing is that he provided me with a room for 6 with no roommates my entire stay. This gave me the privacy I wanted in my current state.
In my days in Girona I walk the streets exploring the gothic facades of churches and quaint shops. I discover this deadly chocolate “drink” as thick as pudding! Good but very rich! I finally meet this nice Canadian kid that accompanies me to visit the Salvador Dali Museum with an afternoon of tapas in an outdoor cafe. Something I would not have done on my own! Finally… tapas! I feel fulfilled and after several days of indecisiveness, I decide continue my move North to the beach town of L’Estartit.
Sounds like you have thoroughly enjoyed the impact that this RTW trip has had on you mentally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially thus far. I can understand the bittersweet experience of realizing that your trip is winding down and that you will be home soon, but away from this awe-inspiring life experience. This blog is truly a testament to your dedication and passion to self growth, international education, and “embassadorship” of peace and sincere appreciation for life in all form and forums around the world!
Sounds like you have thoroughly enjoyed the impact that this RTW trip has had on you mentally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially thus far. I can understand the bittersweet experience of realizing that your trip is winding down and that you will be home soon, but away from this awe-inspiring life experience. This blog is truly a testament to your dedication and passion to self growth, international education, and love and sincere interest for being an embassodor of peace and understanding for people and life in all forms and forums around the world!