Last weekend, I took a day trip to Montserrat. We got there by Ferrocarril and Funicular Aeri. We decided to do a hike to Sant Jeroni. The hike wasn’t too hard, it mostly consisted of stairs and the view was amazing! I recommend going to Montserrat if you enjoy hiking, it makes for a perfect day trip.
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Funicular Aeri Station
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The Monastery.
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Some parts of the hike-- which mostly consisted of stairs.
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The view from the top of Sant Jeroni!
On another day, I hiked up to Tibidabo. When we got to the top, we had the option of going to the highest point in the church, which cost 3€ and it was definitely worth it!
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Inside the church.
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View from the top of the church. They also have a small amusement park at the top of the mountain.
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Alison Castaneda
<p>My name is Alison Castañeda and I'm a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.</p>