Coffee in solitude in the stunning town of Cardona

I was alone and had been walking for a while in the inviting February sun of Spain and exploring Street life in the town of Cardona. I had skipped the multi-course lunch in the Castle of Cardona just to be by myself, but now I was hungry. Trust me it wasn't at all easy to skip the sumptuous meal (with an assortment of wine, cheese and desserts) and some excellent company, but I felt compelled from within to just have some time by myself. Cardona was just the kind of town I dreamed of, and there was no way I was just going to have a meal there and not walk the streets...

Selection of breads at the cafe-bar

My gracious host :)

The town was practically empty on a weekday and it took me a while to find the city-square. To my immediate relief there were a few cafes and bars open and I walked right into the first one! A smiling lady welcomed me and asked me something. In Spanish!!! Well, I think she saw the confusion on my face and said something else, again in Spanish. She was quick to realize that despite my drop-dead gorgeous looks (???) I wasn't Spanish at all and I smiled apologetically. Thankfully buying coffee in non-English speaking countries in Europe is super easy, and that's exactly what I did; and added a dash of calories with a yummy chocolate croissant. I only had a few coins in my pocket but thankfully it was enough.

Croissants :)

Breads and lots of other local produce! Yum :)

I sat alone in the sun for a long while and ate slowly. Coffee was just perfect and my spirits were high. I was happy with the pictures I had taken, but I already had enough for the day. Now it was time to do nothing, but look around, smile at strangers and maybe sleep for a while...

So where was I? I was at a small cafe-car called Bar Sant Jordi. Here is the address: Square Fair, 7.

Look how beautiful (and empty) this all was...

My coffee in the sun :)

Enjoyed this tiny story of solitude in Cardona? Read some of my other travel tales from Spain below :)

Barcelona at Sunset
In love with Barcelona Streets
I need Spain! You do too :)
The Beautiful Barcelona cathedral

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Disclaimer: I was in Spain on invitation of the Catalan Tourism Board. All views expressed above are unbiased and based on personal experiences.