I know it's likely that I'll never come back here. It's barely an official landmark, I'm sure. The…read moreroad leading to it is long, and it winds as a river, cutting snakes into the cliffs. The rock is so hard and you know that it took eons to form, then further eons to gently wash away, forming these incredible crevices, these vast chasms, this abyss. Standing on the precipice takes a bit of courage. If you're canny, you can clamber down --do it angled back-- and reach hidden waterfalls. The water is electric cold, even in summer, but if you're careful you can swim. These secret fissures are just wonderful. These steep clefts are deep. These divisions will remind you you're alive and that you're not even a split second on the timeline. It's quite a feeling. I would have liked it to last, but that's just how it is.

This iconic area of Girona was once the city's Jewish Quarter. Cross over the canal, away from…read moremodern downtown, and go into the historic part of the city. Known for narrow, winding streets, steep stairs, and vaulted archways, El Call looks straight out of a story book. For this reason, HBO's Game of Thrones filmed some of its city scenes here. You may recognize locations in and around El Call - notably the Catedral de Girona - as parts of the cities of King's Landing and Braavos in the show. I recommend walking the old city walls to get a good look down into the quarter or simply wandering around. Every corner can be a unique photo op. The Catedral and Basilica always provide a point of orientation, so it's hard to get lost. There's a lot of walking to do, but many restaurants and cafés to provide meals, snacks, or just a place to rest. It's a photographer's dream, but you have to be ready for a little hike! If you're interested in the centuries of Jewish history here, don't miss the museum. There are a few small museums tucked into El Call, but the Jewish History Museum is the one to prioritize. Girona is an ancient place with many layers of history, but the preservation of El Call is the crown jewel of this hidden gem.