On the second half of our day trip the other day, we went to another picturesque Catalan town, Rupit. Apparently it always gets voted in the top five of cutest places in Catalonia. I thought both towns that we visited were just lovely, but even more stunning in my opinion was the surrounding area, which I didn't get good pictures of due to intense and really horrible carsickness (I had to get out on the way back and have a moment over a drain. Some old woman was watching me disapprovingly across the street obviously thinking I was drunk at 4 pm).
My photographer tells me I often pick unflattering photos of myself to post on the blog, which I'm not sure how to react to. Perhaps it's just that men and women have a very different idea of what constitutes a 'flattering' photo. Perhaps I'm sometimes as interested in the background and framing. Hmmm. All I know is that all these photos are way more flattering than what I've actually looked like for the past few days. I think I'm just short of having pneumonia at the moment. Yesterday was pretty interesting, as I struggled to finish my remaining essay while coughing up a lung and self-medicating with red wine (my father can speak at length about its healing properties) ; ) I'm so glad that's over, and I am soooo taking the weekend off from schoolwork!
Does anyone remember the story I told about hitting the log so it "shits presents?" In this post!
Oh the little town is lovely, I especially like that walk in the second picture!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend says the same thing about my pictures! I agree with you, men and women have different connotations for whats pretty ans whats not... Anyway I think yours are always flattering and pretty! :)
I am thinking of taking either a leather jacket or a light trench coat (water proof) to London, what do you think it's best to take considering the weather?
i love the photos you choose for your blog - but i also wonder if im picking the right ones to put up and discarding some really good ones. ahh, the daiy struggles of a blogger. these pics are beautiful!!
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you look so cute! the photos you choose are definitely not unflattering :) I am so jealous of your travels! they're gorgeous <3
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Emily--as I am looking at that last photo, it seems you have red highlights in your hair too. Am I right?
ReplyDeleteI do remember the "log" tradition from a previous post. Love the narrow alleys and the stone work up against real stone.
Take care and drink up.
Well, I don't know about the other photos of you, but that last one is adorable! :-) Love that red coat and carsickness is the WORST. Until you experience it first hand, you have no idea. I've grown up getting car sick and, sadly, I did not grow out of it like some do. In other news, get well soon!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteMost of them are nice pictures. I don't know about your photographer but my picks - the best in this lot - no 3 from top (with rays of sun) and the second best - last one.
Not really sure if wine helps liver but if it helped you, I am glad.
@Carrie: I KNOW! Everyone told me I would grow out of it, but I guess I can say by this age that it's not going to happen... ; (
ReplyDeleteHaha cannot agree more with the different perception men and women have of "flattering" ... For me it's if I look pretty and slim it's a great one, buy they care more about lightning and focus, so funny! ... Hope you get better soon :)
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Idyllic :)
ReplyDeleteBackground, framing and lighting comes first for me too and I agree "girl pretty" can often be miles from "boy pretty" :) Variety, spices and all :)
Feel better soon!
I happen to like the photos you post and think they are quite flattering. I have started to feel like I am coming down with something so I am gonna try your idea of self-medicating with red wine :) It sounds tasty
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!!! It looks amazing though.
ReplyDeletePooh on being sick though :( NEVER a fun thing
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You are so right men and women INDEED have a very different idea of what constitutes a 'flattering' photo. You how ever looked super cute in all of them. Looks like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSweet goodness gracious, I think I need to add this town to my list of places to visit one day; it looks absolutely frozen in time. Gorgeous. Movie-picturesque!
ReplyDeleteMy photographer (husband) tells me the same thing about the photos I pick out for my blog, whereas he chooses pictures I think look horrendous. You look beautiful in all of your photos; I think perhaps we should just not listen to our picture-takers!
Gosh I hope you feel better soon :S
ReplyDeleteI think ALL your pictures are lovely in general, and love imaginary travelling with you SO much! Rupit looks great, very hold word rustic charm!
I am so so jelly! You are in Spain, take me with you! =)
ReplyDeleteHow are you dear?
Stay Happy and Positive!
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Um, your photos ARE pretty :)
ReplyDeleteRed wine when you're sick? Well now I have excuse to try this. haha.
Hope you are feeling better...I had bronchitis a few years ago, and my dr. yelled at me and told me "you almost got pneumonia!" my excuse: I HATE going to the doctor!!!
The views are just amazing! I wish to visit cities with such amazing view one day!
ReplyDeleteHave a marvelous weekend! (:
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Haha! I remember the story about the log. So weird! Yet another beautiful town, thanks for sharing it with us Emily!
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this town is charming! all of the stone structure is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyou look like red riding hood. a very cute red riding hood. ignore those "that's not the best photo" comments. boys don't know anything lolz.
i like in the first photo that you can see that small yellow flag off on top of that cliff.
Feel better really soon! I always the photos you post of you are stunning. x hivennn. p.s enter my giveaway?
ReplyDeleteI could so live in a little town like this! Its so charming!
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Great photos.. I love a scenario like that to photograph too
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aw i never think you put up on unflattering photos! how random!
ReplyDeletewow! amazing! i didn't know these towns still exist! very cute
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Because it was a VERY bad face, hahaha :p
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pics. Again! Sally x
ReplyDelete*swoon* coming to your blog is like travel porn. i love how your (adorable) red coat stands out against the stony streets.
ReplyDeletealso: yes! yes! yes! is right! i knew we were kindred spirits :) i raise a glass of my (always) vin rouge to you.
ps the present-shitting log is freakishly awesome.
pps i KNOW! aren't those bowling shoes lame? that's the first thing i said when we got to the alley--usually they're leftovers from the seventies, but thse look more like nightmarish nursing home shoes.
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes me want to pack up a backpack with my most prized possessions, flee the USA and just travel travel travel. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletei definitely think there are very different ideas of flattering. i get so many comments of "smile more!". to me, those pictures look fake and forced.
ReplyDeletepost what you like! it's your blog.
Oh Emily! what a lovely town! I have to go there sometime! the streets and constructions are amazing! How lucky you are! and your red coat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks soooo lovely! We just booked flights to Barcelona in July and I'm trying to convince hubby to do some train journeys with me to explore the countryside. :)
ReplyDeleteah these photos are beautiful! i would love to return to Barcelona and explore more of the Catalan countryside, your photos have inspired me! Truly a beautiful blog and i love your dress sense :) I am your new follower!
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I love your style, your journeys and your pictures!! Thanks for following my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your coat! And I think your pictures are very flattering!
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Mothers seem to have their own ideas on flattering/unflattering photos. And grandmothers, too! Both my mom and grandma have ''favorite'' photos of me that I personally think are hideous. And I'm with you, sometimes it's more about the lighting, framing & other components that make a photo flattering.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your cough! I had a gnarly one a few weeks ago and almost self-diagnosed myself with walking pneumonia or some other bronchial inflammation. It then promptly cleared up.
Ahh, the log! With a facial expression like that it better be ''dropping'' some good presents! ;) As for Rupit, it looks so charming. I love the feeling that centuries old towns/cities can give you. The history, significance and all that.
Such lovely pictures!!!
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what a gorgeous (and serene?) spot! I hope you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteCar sickness is the pits! The only time I ever seem to get it is if I'm facing backwards while the car is moving forward, I have to close my eyes!
ReplyDeleteAnd for the record, I always like the photos you post! it's true, sometimes the "best" photo doesn't mean the one where you look the most photogenic...gotta take in account the other elements that make a photo good!
Feel better Miss Em!
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Naww, your photos are pretty! (: That town just seems so lovely! :D xo
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous photos! And I love your coat. :)
ReplyDeleteThe town looks adorable, however, it's the juxtaposition between your bright red coat and the stone colored background that is just luscious! Great photos.
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oookay, i'm just going to stop commenting on how much i love your clothes now. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a cute picteresque town. the scenery is so pretty and charming. unflaterring? i love the uniqueness and indivaudality of each of your pictures.
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