The second week of the Dream Careers Barcelona Summer Program has finished up and we have added some amazing memories to our summer here! All of our participants have settled into their internships and are beginning to work on professional-level projects in all different kinds of industries and media. To take a break from all the hard work, the Barcelona Dreamers enjoyed a trip to Catalonia's wine making region followed by a trip to the summit of Montserrat, a 4,000ft. mountain located about one hour outside of the city.
The Torres winery is located in Vilafranca de Penedes, a beautiful region of Catalonia that is home to many acclaimed wineries big and small. The Torres family first founded their business in 1870 and it has survived for over fourteen decades through various periods of social, economic, and political turmoil in Spain. Its wines have been recognized and awarded by various organizations and institutions from all over the world.
The Barcelona Dream Careers crew was treated to an all-inclusive guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting! During the visit the group's very knowledgable guide provided information regarding the wine-making process and the different types of grapes and fermentation processes that produce each of the Torres wines. The visit ended with a glass or two of complimentary wine!
Afterwards, our group enjoyed a Spanish lunch of bread, salad, and paella. For such a large group the dish was served in enormous, traditional cooking pans for everyone to enjoy.
The last part of the sponsored Saturday event was a trip to the top of Montserrat, a unique, jagged-shaped mountain that is a popular religious and tourist destination. Among the many attractions atop the mountain are the famous Benedictine monastery, art museum, basilica, holy grotto, and a large restaurant. Barcelona Dreamers enjoyed views all the way to the Mediterranean Sea and discovered the perfect places to flash their Dreamers poses!
On Sunday Meritxell, Collin, and Tom led a group of Dreamers into Barcelona's trendiest neighborhood- El Born- for a quick orientation of the area and to discover some of the cafes, shops, and plazas that the neighborhood has to offer. Luckily, everyone was able to catch an unexpected demonstration by some of Catalonia's famous Castellers (human tower builders) in Plaza Sant Jaume. These performers construct towers 4, 5, or 6 levels high and they must be climbed by a small child who raises his or her hand to signal the completion of the structure. After the walking tour, the group headed to the Picasso Museum which is free on Sunday afternoons and is also located in El Born.
Lastly. throughout the week our staff member Collin has been organizing sporting events on campus. During Week 2 we had our first Barcelona Dreamers soccer match, but there will be many more to come!
And finally a special shout-out to Greg Lochtefeld's daughter Isabella who turned 8 on June 3rd! Since Greg wasn't able to share the moment with her in San Francisco, he planned a special surprise here in Barcelona. Not only was Isabella able to be with her family in Spain for such an exciting time but all of the Dream Careers program staff and participants were there to make the occasion extra special.
The Torres winery is located in Vilafranca de Penedes, a beautiful region of Catalonia that is home to many acclaimed wineries big and small. The Torres family first founded their business in 1870 and it has survived for over fourteen decades through various periods of social, economic, and political turmoil in Spain. Its wines have been recognized and awarded by various organizations and institutions from all over the world.
The Barcelona Dream Careers crew was treated to an all-inclusive guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting! During the visit the group's very knowledgable guide provided information regarding the wine-making process and the different types of grapes and fermentation processes that produce each of the Torres wines. The visit ended with a glass or two of complimentary wine!
Afterwards, our group enjoyed a Spanish lunch of bread, salad, and paella. For such a large group the dish was served in enormous, traditional cooking pans for everyone to enjoy.
The last part of the sponsored Saturday event was a trip to the top of Montserrat, a unique, jagged-shaped mountain that is a popular religious and tourist destination. Among the many attractions atop the mountain are the famous Benedictine monastery, art museum, basilica, holy grotto, and a large restaurant. Barcelona Dreamers enjoyed views all the way to the Mediterranean Sea and discovered the perfect places to flash their Dreamers poses!
On Sunday Meritxell, Collin, and Tom led a group of Dreamers into Barcelona's trendiest neighborhood- El Born- for a quick orientation of the area and to discover some of the cafes, shops, and plazas that the neighborhood has to offer. Luckily, everyone was able to catch an unexpected demonstration by some of Catalonia's famous Castellers (human tower builders) in Plaza Sant Jaume. These performers construct towers 4, 5, or 6 levels high and they must be climbed by a small child who raises his or her hand to signal the completion of the structure. After the walking tour, the group headed to the Picasso Museum which is free on Sunday afternoons and is also located in El Born.
Lastly. throughout the week our staff member Collin has been organizing sporting events on campus. During Week 2 we had our first Barcelona Dreamers soccer match, but there will be many more to come!
Week 3's recap will be coming shortly!
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