"An offbeat and entertaining account of a journey through Spain, staying only in ancient monasteries...One recent summer, Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt traveled through Spain--from Barcelona in the north to Málaga on the southern Mediterranean coast--staying exclusively in ancient monasteries. As they quickly discovered, these intriguing places are ripe with history, art and culture (living museums); peopled by a dying breed of monks and nuns (last chance to see); rarely visited (so few tourists); and open to anyone who cares to stop by (you don't have to be religious, although it doesn't hurt if you are). They are also inexpensive (much of the time); eager for customers (most of the time) and always hospitable (in keeping with the Rule of St. Benedict)...This is not a guide book, but it does contain enough information for you to plan a similar journey on your own"--P. [4] of cover.