Move over Mario and Gwyneth. There is a new Spanish traveler “on the road again.” On September 11, 2009 be prepared to follow the travels of yours truly (with three other wary souls) throughout Cataluña and the Basque Country. The trip will begin in Barcelona where I will tour its world famous markets and museums and begin to peruse the many tastes (and libations, of course) that the city has to offer. Hopefully, here I will meet up with Ryan and Gabriella of Catavino fame. Then it is off to the Priorat wine region with the illustrious Bob and Jen Romano for a week-long cooking and wine trip at Catacurian. Should we all be able to stand up straight after this week we will return to Barcelona where Jamie will meet up with us. It is here that we will celebrate La Mercè (the annual festival to honor the patron saint of Barcelona – the Virgen de la Merced) and experience the Catalan Wine and Cava Show that accompanies the celebration. Jamie and I will then whisk off to Basque Country where we will visit San Sebastian and (hopefully) Bilbao (unfortunately, the Romano’s must return home as they must begin shooting their next movie). A short return trip to Barcelona will round out the adventure.
Please stay tuned to Bodega as I will do my best to post regularly. Write-ups of the days adventures along with pictures (and hopefully some video) should give you a sense of what it is like to be in Spain…On The Road Again.
Life is short. Drink great wine!
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Thanks, buddy. I'll do my best!
Have a fantastic trip Rick. Don't forget to bring home some gems…