Montserrat

Keaton and I woke up late the day we were going to Montserrat. The train left the Barcelona station at 6:45 am and we woke up at 6:20 am. We got ready faster than we ever have before and flew out of our hotel room. I know we didn’t fully sprint to the train station but I do know I was throwing elbows like a professional speed walker to make it to the train. By some sort of miracle we made it to the train (the next train wasn’t for another hour and a half and the train ride itself was an hour long). We certainly breathed a heavy sigh of relief as we made it to our seats. Just getting to Montserrat was a bit of an adventure - you have a few choices - you can arrive by train ride, bus, hike, or cable car. We opted for the cable car which provided incredible views but made my scared of heights soul cringe the entire trip up. Arriving in Montserrat was a little surreal. There in the backdrop of these beautiful mountains is this unexpected monastery. I can certainly see why many are drawn to this place, it really is a sight to behold. Although our time was brief we were able to take in the amazing architecture, hear the famous boy’s choir, and even take a quick little nature walk. I was really impressed by this place and eager to explore and visit again soon. [Shot on Portra 400 taken with a Mamiya 645]