Our first stop was in Sitges - a beach town not too far from Barcelona. Apparently, this place is crazy busy in the summer months but since it was so warm and beautiful today, there were plenty of people sunning already. It was a really pleasant stop along the beach and for brunch - pulpitos (little octopi) - quite yummy.
We also made an unplanned stop in Sagunt because we saw the huge castle complex from afar and had to visit it. It's apparently the site of a critical battle between Rome and Carthage and is historically significant in many era after thus bearing the architecture of many empires. We failed however at actually getting to the castle because it's very well nestled on high. We made several attempts - both by car and by foot - but were nevertheless defeated by the formidable fortress. The car attempts were quite freaky. Fortunately, Antonio was driving - 45 degree inclines, exactly 1 car width narrow lanes, acute angle turns, and cars crazily parked along the way. The town itself was also very strange. It was as if it were a fully functional town from half a century ago that fell into decline and has just been stuck in time.
Finally, we arrived in Valencia where we found a nice little hotel next to the City of Arts and Sciences which is impressively beautiful. After a long walk around these sculpturous buildings, we headed into town for dinner - paella of course. I have a feeling we'll be sampling many paellas before the week is through.
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