In the summer of 2012 we have discovered the Catalan countryside. Via toprural we arrived on an ancient Catalan farmhouse, converted into different apartments, in the middle of old vinyards. What struck us most, was the warm welcome and inviting kindness of our host Raimon Olivella. He made it an unforgettable experience, enlightening the Catalan culture and helping us find rare and beautiful places to visit. In just one week we learned to wine and dine the Catalan way and enjoy ourselves in locations remote from everyday tourism. For this we are indebted to our host who showed us the way, but kept a respectful distance, being a guide and not an intruder. A great thank you to him and to all the people we met!