Weekend Hiking Trips

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Alison Castaneda
 September 22, 2015

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.

The funicular station building with Montserrat mountains in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

    

The second image shows the Montserrat funicular station with mountains in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Funicular Aeri Station

A lamppost with a cross, Montserrat mountains, and nearby buildings. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

    

Group selfie with ocean in the background. Montserrat funicular building with mountains behind. Yellow cable car ascending Montserrat mountain. Montserrat Abbey with mountain backdrop. View of Montserrat Abbey nestled between mountains. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The Monastery. 

Montserrat Mountain's jagged peaks under a bright blue sky, surrounded by greenery. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Sweeping view of Montserrat Mountain peaks under a clear blue sky, surrounded by greenery. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Stone stairs leading upwards against a cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

       

Stone stairs ascending between rocky terrain and greenery under a cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Some parts of the hike-- which mostly consisted of stairs.

1. Montserrat peaks under blue sky. 2. Montserrat rock formation with greenery. 3. Stone steps on mountain path. 4. Rocky path through forest area. 5. Montserrat mountain view with clouds. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Montserrat mountain view with cloudy sky and sprawling landscape. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Mountainous landscape with rocky peaks and cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

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!

Tibidabo Church with ornate facade under a bright, cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

       

Tibidabo Church façade with Jesus statue under a cloudy sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Ornate church interior with painted dome and altar. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

       

Interior of a church with ornate altar, colorful murals, and wooden pews. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Inside the church.

Stone tower with statue and arched window under a cloudy sky. Panoramic cityscape of Barcelona from Tibidabo, clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. Stone façade of the Sagrat Cor church with statue on top under a blue sky. 2. Panoramic view of Barcelona from Tibidabo with sky and sea in the background. 3. Aerial view of Barcelona from Tibidabo with a Ferris wheel and cityscape. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

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&#39;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>

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