The Height of Montserrat

Montserrat had a height to it that I have not captured. 

You can see the train track that climbs steeply to the top of the mountain on the left hand side of the picture.  The funicular is that small black line that moves toward the top of the photo.

The train takes you on a steep climb to a cliff on which the resort sits.


The mountains rise straight out of the plains and are white and rounded, something I am not used to.

It is also possible to drive by car, but many people are on the train for the exceptional view that can be enjoyed. 

Mountain paths that might take one a week or two to explore.

A beautiful church holding sacred treasures.  A small chapel in the church, especially designed by Gaudi.

A black Madonna.

Now how cool is that.

She was discovered in a cave in the 9th century

When the monks tried to move her to a different spot, the statue became so heavy they took that as a sign that they were not to move her. 

They decided instead to build the monument to her in the place where she was found.

Stand in line for a long climb up some steep stairs and you will walk right past her and then get to rest in a small chapel, designed by Gaudi.



windows in the Gaudi-designed chapel

Some women have all of the luck! 

A cathedral of her very own. 

A chapel designed by Gaudi inside of that cathedral.

Who could ask for more?

Arta