photo ©anneberry
Sheep in Pasture,
outside of Olot, Spain
Last spring we made a short detour from a conference in Barcelona to Girona (about one hour by train) in order to cycle from Olot in the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean sea side town of Sant Feliu de Guixols. The former railway is now a track for cyclists and pedestrians, and Girona makes a great base for this two day ride. Day 1: We arrived in Girona, hiked to the ruins of Castell de Sant Miguel (great views), and ate tapas. Day 2: We picked up our bicycles and got on the bus to Olot. From Olot we set out on the Vies Verdes ("green way"), a 54 km ride back to Girona, through beautiful farm land in the Bas Valley (which is known as the Catalan Switzerland). Day 3:We rode out of Girona on the Ruta del Carrilet, the former narrow gauge railway route from Girona to the Mediterranean, 42 km. After enjoying a beer at the seaside we loaded our bicycles on the bus and returned to Girona. This trip was an amazing opportunity to photograph farm animals, landscapes, and seascapes (also to eat delicious tapas and drink excellent red wine). It also made me wish for a green way in my town!
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