LOOK, it’s really best if you find a non-drinker to take you there. Somebody who can appreciate the countryside, the history, the technique rather than the product, because a visit to the Alt Penedès, and specifically Sant Sadurní -the world capital of cava- may well require more than one sample of the fizzy stuff. And… Continue reading The Vineyard Route
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The Roasting of the Lambs
Just as you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, you can’t eat in some Greek restaurants without breaking plates. The tradition started at weddings where the broken shards of pottery symbolised the permanence of marriage and bought good luck. Of course, smashing things up is too much fun to limit to special occasions, so… Continue reading The Roasting of the Lambs
Monasterio de Piedra – Spain
In the harsh landscape of dry, central Spain, the last thing one expects to find is a forest overflowing with waterfalls and dotted with damp caves. But that is just what visitors find at the Monasterio de Piedra, a medieval monastery with a verdant park. This part of Spain is not known for its scenic… Continue reading Monasterio de Piedra – Spain