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Earthbound Expeditions Inc. POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480 www.EarthboundExpeditions.com Flavors of Spain with Sunday Baroque host, Suzanne Bona Madrid Toledo Segovia Barcelona Rioja and the Basque Region September 26 October 6, 2019 Hola! You are cordially invited to join me, Suzanne Bona, for a delicious classical journey to Spain. It’s always so hard to choose between Rioja, Catalonia and the Basque region so we decided to blend their delicious wines and rich cultures into one mouthwatering adventure. Join friends and fans of Sunday Baroque in the centuries-old debate over which of these regions produces the most delectable olive oil, the greatest art, and the most exquisite wine. On this journey you’ll meander through colorful markets, charming villages, world-class museums and lush vineyards as you experience, and taste, the delicious culinary and cultural heritage of España! In addition, you’ll be treated to two classical music concerts and a lively evening of flamenco guitar! Space is limited for this harvest time in Spain journey. TRIP AT A GLANCE 3 Nights Madrid (with Toledo & Segovia) 3 Nights Burgos (with Rioja & the Guggenheim Museum) 4 Nights Barcelona (with Picasso, Gaudi, Miro & Great Wine Estates)

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Page 1: Flavors of Spain - Earthbound Expeditions€¦ · Flavors of Spain with Sunday Baroque host, Suzanne Bona Madrid – Toledo – Segovia – Barcelona – Rioja and the Basque Region

Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Flavors of Spain with Sunday Baroque host, Suzanne Bona Madrid – Toledo – Segovia – Barcelona – Rioja and the Basque Region

September 26 – October 6, 2019

Hola! You are cordially invited to join me, Suzanne Bona,

for a delicious classical journey to Spain. It’s always so hard to choose between Rioja, Catalonia and the Basque region

so we decided to blend their delicious wines and rich

cultures into one mouthwatering adventure. Join friends

and fans of Sunday Baroque in the centuries-old debate

over which of these regions produces the most delectable

olive oil, the greatest art, and the most exquisite wine. On

this journey you’ll meander through colorful markets, charming villages, world-class

museums and lush vineyards as you experience, and taste, the delicious culinary and

cultural heritage of España! In addition, you’ll be treated to two classical music concerts and a lively evening of flamenco guitar! Space is limited for this harvest

time in Spain journey.

TRIP AT A GLANCE

3 Nights Madrid (with Toledo & Segovia)

3 Nights Burgos (with Rioja & the Guggenheim Museum)

4 Nights Barcelona (with Picasso, Gaudi, Miro & Great Wine Estates)

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

INSIDER EXPERINECES Two world class classical concerts plus a lively evening of flamenco Wine tastings

with the producers in Rioja Privately guided museum visits to the Prado and

Reina Sofia museums in Madrid An insider’s visit to the cutting edge

Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao Historic strolls through the medieval town

centers of Toledo, Burgos and Segovia The Picasso Museum of Barcelona The

mystical sacred site of Montserrat Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Gaudi district King Phillip’s palace of El Escorial Franco’s Valley of the Fallen Backstage

tours of the stunning concert halls of Madrid and Barcelona!

IT’S INCLUDED

Sunday Baroque host, Suzanne Bona

Cesar Esquin, an expert Catalan – Spanish guide

Ten nights in charming hotels and lodges (all four star hotels)

All breakfasts plus ten additional multi-course meals featuring regional

specialties (wine included)

Two classical music concerts plus an evening of flamenco!

*Concert details TBA in the spring of 2019 Domestic flight from Bilbao to Barcelona

All admissions as mentioned in your Flavors of Spain itinerary

Transportation by private air-conditioned mini bus

Gratuities for your driver and guide

City and regional maps

Numerous wine tastings in each region visited

Earthbound Expeditions makes a contribution to the respected Carbonfund

annually

NOT INCLUDED: Travel insurance and any items not listed in your itinerary

TRIP FACTS

11 Days /10 Nights (Land)

$4,995 Land Price per person, double occupancy room

$1,195 Single Supplement (waived if willing to share a room and a roommate is found)

Trip begins: Thursday, September 26, 2019

Trip ends: Sunday, October 6, after breakfast

WAYS TO SAVE $300

Earthbound travel alumni save $100

Pay your final balance by check and save $100

Reserve by April 15, 2019 to save $100

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Las Meninas, Velazquez, Prado Museum

Your Sunday Baroque Adventure Begins!

DAY 1: Depart the USA for Madrid, Spain!

Note: You'll need to depart your home city no later than September 25. For a full

range of ticket air options visit: https://www.kayak.com/ *Please let us know if you

have any questions or need assistance booking your flight.

DAY 2: Thursday, September 26 - Arrive in Spain’s Capital City, Madrid!

Arrive in Madrid and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Meet your Sunday

Baroque host, Suzanne Bona, and local guide for a walk through the historic center

of Madrid. After enjoying a welcome glass of wine at a local bodega, we’ll enjoy a

slow stroll down medieval lanes to the Plaza Mayor and our restaurant, which

specializes in regional dishes. Sleep in Madrid (D)

DAY 3: Friday, September 27 - The Prado Museum and Reina Sofia: From

Velazquez to Picasso!

After breakfast, we’ll walk to the Prado Museum for an in-depth look at the

masterpieces of Goya, Velazquez and El Greco. For those who love modern art

we’ve planned a visit to the impressive Reina Sofia Museum. Today the Reina Sofia

houses masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Miro. This afternoon you

may wish to visit the Royal Palace or stroll through the colorful bistro-lined streets

of the Santa Ana neighborhood. This is a free evening to enjoy dinner in one of

Madrid’s many excellent restaurants. Sleep in Madrid (B, D)

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Spend a full day exploring Toledo!

DAY 4: Saturday, September 28 - An Outing to Towering Medieval Toledo

Perched high above a winding river, Toledo looms from a distance. Toledo’s historic roots run deep. Once a Roman town, it was occupied by the Christian Visigoths in

the 6th century. Later, in the 8th century, Muslim armies swept across Spain, and

Toledo became a thriving commercial center where Jews, Christians and Muslims

peacefully co-existed. Finally, after several hundred years Catholic forces returned

again, turning this city into their Christian capital. Together, we’ll take an in-depth

look at Toledo’s historic cathedral, El Greco’s premier masterpiece The Count of

Orgaz, and visit one of Spain's oldest and stunning synagogues, Santa Maria Blanca.

The afternoon is yours to stroll Toledo’s many cobblestone streets or visit the Alcazar. Sleep in Madrid (B, L)

DAY 5: Sunday, September 29 - Depart Madrid for Burgos - the city of El Cid!

This morning we are off to explore the wine region surrounding the city of Burgos.

Along the way we’ll stop at a stark and haunting royal residence, El Escorial. This

palace was once home to Europe’s most powerful monarch, Philip II. After touring

this awe-inspiring place, we’ll break for coffee. Afterwards we’ll make a short drive to the emotionally moving monument created by Spain’s dictator of thirty years, General Franco. Once victorious, General Franco forced thousands to toil in this

valley in order to build Spain’s largest memorial, dedicated to the soldiers killed in Spain’s bloody civil war.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Burgos (heart of Rioja)

Just one hour farther north is the celebrated town of Segovia. Well known for its

castle, cathedral and Roman aqueduct, Segovia is well worth exploring. In Segovia

you will feast on one of the region’s most celebrated dishes …roast suckling pig. (Vegetarian options available) We’ll have lunch here and time to discover Segovia’s many charms before heading two hours north to Burgos.

Sleep in charming Burgos (B, L)

DAY 6: Monday, September 30 - Discover Burgos

The cathedral of Burgos, a Unesco World Heritage site, is a masterpiece that’s worth the trip. It had humble origins as a modest Romanesque church, but work

began on a grander scale in 1221. Remarkably, within 40 years most of the French

Gothic structure that you see today had been completed. The twin towers, which

went up later in the 15th century, each represent 84m of richly decorated Gothic

fantasy and they’re surrounded by a sea of similarly intricate spires. Probably the

most impressive of the portals is the Puerta del Sarmental, the main entrance for

visitors, although the honor could also go to the Puerta de la Coronería, on the

northwestern side, which shows Christ surrounded by the Evangelists.

And tucked away in the cathedral lies the body of El Cid. Few names resonate

through Spanish history quite like El Cid, the 11th century soldier of fortune and

adventurer whose story tells in microcosm the tumultuous years when Spain was

divided into Muslim and Christian zones. El Cid has become a romantic, idealized

figure of history, known for his unswerving loyalty and superhuman strength; his

exploits captured the popular imagination as expressed in an anonymous 12th

century epic poem and the 1961 film starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

El Cid (from the Arabic sidi for 'chief' or 'lord') was born Rodrígo

Diaz in Vivar, a hamlet about 10km north of Burgos, in 1043. After

the death of Ferdinand I, he entered into the murky world of royal

succession which saw the king's five heirs squabbling over the throne

and, ultimately, El Cid's banishment from Castilla in 1076. With few

scruples as to whom he served, El Cid offered his services to a host of

rulers, both Christian and Muslim. With each battle, he became ever

more powerful and wealthy. Today you’ll walk past his coffin as we tour the cathedral.

Enjoy lunch in Burgos and then take some time to explore this gem at your own

relaxing pace. Sleep in Burgos (B, L)

DAY 7: Tuesday, October 1 - Wine Tasting and Sightseeing in Rioja

Set in the foothills of the Pyrenees close to the French border, La Rioja produces

what most people have in mind when they think of Spanish wines. The region was

making millions of gallons even during the regime of the ancient Romans, and it

boasts quality-control laws promulgated by a local bishop in the 9th century.

This morning we’ll head out to the countryside to discover some of the finer wines of Rioja - including tastings with the producers. Upon our return to Burgos you’ll have time to stroll through the charming medieval streets. Why not stop in a

charming café for a glass of vino and some tapas? Sleep in Burgos (B, L)

THE ROAD TO SANTIAGO

The Way of St. James (commonly known by its name in Spanish: El Camino de

Santiago) is the name of any of the pilgrimage routes (most commonly the

Camino Francés or French route) to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great

in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain,

where tradition says the remains of the saint are buried. The area around Burgos

is one of the main stops en-route from the Pyrenees to Santiago so chances are

you’ll meet quite a few tired and happy pilgrims in this region.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Guggenheim museum, Bilbao

DAY 8: Wednesday, October 2 - Guggenheim Museum and flight to Barcelona

In Bilbao there is a different way of seeing the city's main museums and

monuments: by boat. You will be able to see the following while you sail down the

Nervión estuary for an hour: the impressive Guggenheim Bilbao Museum,

Euskalduna Palace, Zubizuri Bridge, the Town Hall, Izozaki towers, Deusto

University... all these are icons in a city that many describe as a laboratory of open-

air architecture. Enjoy a private tour of the Guggenheim museum and lunch.

In the afternoon we’ll make our way to the Bilbao airport to board our 45 minute

flight to the capital of Catalonia.

Today, Barcelona is exciting, modern and one of the world’s premier cultural centers. Cutting-edge artists, intellectuals and architects such as Dalí, Picasso and

Gaudí have long been attracted to the city’s Mediterranean climate, charm and cuisine.

Make yourself comfortable, for this fascinating city will be your home for the next

four nights. Enjoy Barcelona’s vibrant Gothic Quarter and the famous pedestrian

shopping street La Rambla, of which Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said,

“It’s the only street in the world which I wish would never end.” While in Barcelona you’ll enjoy colorful markets and Gaudi’s dreamlike architecture. You’ll dine in Picasso’s old haunts and enjoy a private tour of the world-renowned Picasso

Museum. Sleep in Barcelona (B, L)

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Palau de la Musica, Barcelona

BARCELONA: In the Footsteps of Pablo Ruiz Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga in the south of Spain on October 25, 1881. In

1885 the Ruiz Picasso family moved to Barcelona, where arguably the world’s greatest painter spent his formative years and began his professional career as an

artist. Picasso’s time in Barcelona is well documented. For the next three days you’ll be discovering the many places where Picasso lived, studied, dined and socialized

with friends from 1895 to 1904. Picasso died in 1973.

DAY 9: Thursday, October 3 - The Gothic Quarter, School of Fine Arts and Miro

This morning we set out to discover Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. In doing so, we’ll also explore the world of Picasso’s youth. He dined here with friends and took

evening strolls with family. We’ll see the Cathedral of Barcelona, known as La Seu and go underground to view a well-preserved Roman temple.

After lunch, Miró enthusiasts will set out to explore the Joan Miró Foundation

which was designed by Josep Lluís Sert. The great architect created a space which

offers visitors a moment of calm where light and beauty interact in perfect harmony.

Upon entering the museum you’ll discover the work of another Picasso contemporary, Joan Miró, who throughout his life took a particular interest in the

diversity of materials, forms and colors. It led him to explore and experiment with

different art forms such as painting, sculpture, printing techniques, ceramics,

theater and tapestry.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

For those with a bit of energy, we suggest a visit to the Ceramics Museum of

Barcelona where you’ll find 16 ceramic works by Picasso. Or you may wish to visit the National Art Museum of Catalonia or the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona.

The late afternoon and evening is free for you to discover the many charms of

Barcelona at your own pace. Your guide can provide suggestions for activities this

evening. Sleep in Barcelona (B, L)

DAY 10: Friday, October 4 - Great Catalan Wine Estates and Tour Montserrat

The two most popular sites near Barcelona are combined in this exciting day

excursion.

Beyond Barcelona are spectacular and diverse landscapes. The most stunning of all

is Montserrat, with its serrated profile, views, ancient monastery and holy shrine.

South of Montserrat is el Penedes, a rough and dry region with an ideal climate for

vineyards. Our day tour combines a visit to the Codorniu Cellars at the Penedes

with the mystical experience of Montserrat.

The mountain of Montserrat is a massive rock over 4000 feet high, visible for miles,

with weird shapes and rounded peaks that jut into the sky. Its name means serrated

as a reference to the jutting peaks. The unique Natural Park has paths, stairs, caves,

chapels and hermitages scattered over the mountain, extraordinary landscapes and

wonderful views. Enjoy the picturesque drive along the Llobregat River and up the

spectacular mountain.

The Benedictine monastery is nearly 1000 years old, perched half way up the

mountain and sheltered by its peaks. There is a basilica with the Chapel of Our

Lady of Montserrat known as La Moreneta (Black Madonna), the patron saint of

Catalonia, and a presence strongly felt and revered. The community of monks also

runs a boys’ school devoted to the study of music.

Montserrat is thriving with culture: a library of nearly 300,000 volumes; the oldest

boys’ choir in Europe; a basilica full of paintings, gold lamps and decorated chapels, a museum with paintings by El Greco, Picasso and Dalí among many others and

treasures from ancient Egypt.

The visit will coincide with a mini-concert of choir children of the Escolanía

whenever possible. (It only lasts 10 minutes and it is at 1:00 pm and if they are on

vacation they do not act). Sleep in Barcelona (B, L)

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

La Sagrada Familia

DAY 11: Saturday, October 5 - A Day with Picasso and Gaudi

Your day begins at La Boqueria, the most famous market in the city, located on the

lively Rambla Avenue. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll explore this bustling

market, with the fresh fruits and vegetables and a unique display of fish and seafood

stalls. Next, your walk continues to a neighborhood bursting with early 20th century

architecture designed by the world famous architect and Picasso contemporary,

Antoni Gaudí. Situated on an asymmetrical corner lot, is a large apartment building

that was dubbed "La Pedrera," or "the quarry," because of its cliff-like walls. This

imaginative building was designed by Gaudí and built between 1906 and 1910 for

the Milà family.

Then we are off to La Sagrada Familia, considered Antoni Gaudí's most impressive

work. This enormous church, as yet unfinished, is a summary of everything that

Gaudí designed before. The structural difficulties he faced and errors he committed

in other projects are revisited and resolved in Sagrada Familia. The architectural

style of La Sagrada Familia has been called "warped Gothic" and it's easy to see why.

The rippling contours of the stone façade make it look as though La Sagrada

Familia is melting in the sun, while the towers are topped with brightly-colored

mosaics. Gaudí believed that color is life, and, knowing that he would not live to see

completion of his masterpiece, left colored drawings of his vision for future

architects to follow.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Enjoy a delicious farewell lunch at Els Quatre Gats café. Opened in 1897, this café

and restaurant became a popular hang-out for Picasso and his friends. In fact, one

of his first exhibitions was in Els Quatre Gats and Picasso's design for the menu is

still in use to this day.

Then we are off to the world-renowned Picasso Museum, which is a perfect

expression of his time in Barcelona. Today the museum houses the world’s most important collection of Picasso’s early work.

You'll have the late afternoon free to further explore this dynamic city, take a siesta

like the locals, or pull up a chair in a cozy café and watch the world go by.

Sleep in Barcelona (B, L)

DAY 12: Sunday, October 6 - Your Sunday Baroque journey concludes after

breakfast: Return home with a lifetime of delicious memories!

K n o w B e f o r e Y o u G o :

Concerts, Festivals and Events: If (for any reason) the organizers of a scheduled

concert, festival or event cancel or postpone a planned activity with little or no

notice, Earthbound Expeditions will do its utmost to secure a similar event or

secure another concert(s). Strikes, unscheduled delays, lack of funds and acts of God

are beyond the control of Earthbound Expeditions. Cancellation of an event,

festival or concert is not cause for refund.

Hosted Journeys: If a host or special guest is unable to attend as planned,

Earthbound Expeditions will do its utmost to find another host who has similar

interests, talents expertise. The inability of a host to participate in a tour is not

grounds for a full or partial refund.

Full terms and conditions at: https://earthboundexpeditions.com/the-boring-stuff/

- Itinerary Subject to Change –

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

YOUR HOST - SUZANNE BONA

Suzanne Bona is the host and executive producer of

Sunday Baroque, a syndicated weekly radio show of

Baroque and early music. She originated the program

in 1987 on WSHU Public Radio in her hometown of

Fairfield, CT. Sunday Baroque has been distributed

nationally since 1998, and is currently heard by more

than a quarter million listeners every week on more

than 200 public radio stations and networks across

the United States.

Suzanne is also a classically trained flutist who earned

a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of

Connecticut. She continues to perform frequently as

a soloist and chamber musician, and has especially

enjoyed collaborating with some of her musically talented public radio colleagues in

performances for listeners across the country, including in West Lafayette, IN,

Phoenix, AZ, Cincinnati, Ohio, across Connecticut and on Long Island, NY, and in

March 2012 as guest soloist with the Guam Symphony Orchestra in Tumon, and

again in October 2016 with some chamber musicians in Guam.

When she is not making radio or playing her flute, Suzanne’s hobbies include

reading, running, cooking, baking and travel! She is also passionate about the cause

of literacy; she was a longtime volunteer tutor and board member for her local

Literacy Council, and she is currently a community advisory board member for a

children’s literacy initiative. Suzanne and her husband, Ron, met when he

volunteered to answer phones during a public radio pledge drive. They continue to

be passionate public radio aficionados who have not had a television in their home

for decades.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

About Rioja & Catalonia Wine Regions & Dining Out

Meals and Dining Out: In Spain lunch is king. Spaniards enjoy large multi-course

lunches and typically enjoy a lighter dinner at 10:00pm. Through the years we have

noticed that American travelers, having just dined for 2 hours on a delicious hearty

lunch, are in no mood to have a large dinner the same day. Therefore the lion’s share of meals will be beautiful traditional multi-course lunches. And we are

guessing that by dinner time a tapa and a glass of wine is all you’ll be looking for.

Rioja: Rioja wines are normally a blend of various grape varieties, and can be either

red (tinto), white (blanco) or rosé (rosado). La Rioja has a total of 57,000 hectares

cultivated, yielding 250 million litres of wine annually, of which 85% is red. A

distinct characteristic of Rioja wine is the effect of oak aging. First introduced in the

early 18th century by Bordeaux influenced winemakers, the use of oak and the

pronounced vanilla flavors in the wines has been a virtual trademark of the region

though some modern winemakers are experimenting with making wines less

influenced by oak.

Codorniu Cellars, Catalonia: The influence of the sun and the Mediterranean Sea

makes the Penedés a privileged territory in which the Codorníu winery, declared

national historical and artistic patrimony, stands out in 1976. This winery is owned

by the oldest family business in Spain. This currently has more than 450 years of

history. Discover the Cathedral of Cava and the other 2 modernist buildings

designed by Puig i Cadafalch, enjoy the train ride through the underground cellars

and taste their cava in an exciting journey to the origins of viticulture in our

country.

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Earthbound Expeditions Inc.

POB 11305, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 USA

T. 800 723 8454 / T. 206 842 9775 / F. 206 238 8480

www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Proud Partners Since 2008

Earthbound Expeditions offers customized overseas adventures for universities,

museums, garden clubs, and numerous public radio stations. Earthbound Expeditions

is committed to supporting environmental education, local small businesses and

providing guests with a one-of-a-kind, authentic travel experience. Whenever possible,

Earthbound reserves locally-owned hotels, utilizes the talents of local lecturers, and

dines in family-owned establishments. Earthbound also supports projects like the

Children’s Eternal Rain Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica, the Soweto Youth and

Development Project of South Africa, the Mama Rosie Orphanage in Cape

Town and is assisting families and projects in Cambodia and the USA .

Environmental Commitment

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the Carbonfund.

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