Thinking of Spain

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, getting away from the chill of winter to a warm, sunny destination is always a treat. And since it has been particularly cold here in Normandie, a break from the winter blues is much needed. We have had snow, freezing temperatures, and when it finally warmed up... Continue Reading →

Alcazaba de Málaga, Spain

Located on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, is the beautiful city of Málaga. It has lovely beaches, great food, interesting history, and is the birth place of Pablo Picasso. Founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, it is one of the oldest cities in the world. As you wander through the... Continue Reading →

Adventures in 2022

Thanks to my retirement in early January, theTravelsketcher and I have enjoyed a year chockablock with travel! After 35 years working as a project manager in medical research, plus additional time prior to that working as a nutritional counselor, I was ready to retire. We achieved our retirement dream of moving to France to enjoy... Continue Reading →

Adventures in 2022

Thanks to my retirement in early January, theTravelsketcher and I have enjoyed a year chockablock with travel! After 35 years working as a project manager in medical research, plus additional time prior to that working as a nutritional counselor, I was ready to retire. We achieved our retirement dream of moving to France to enjoy... Continue Reading →

Anniversary Road Trip

Last week I took a break from writing about European destinations and shared memories of my favorite hikes, mostly on the west coast of the USA. You can find that post here. Today I’m back with more on Europe, this time San Sebastián, Spain and Bordeaux, France. theTravelsketcher and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary... Continue Reading →

Barcelona Spain, Part Two

We spent four days in Barcelona last week and, as I have already mentioned, it is an intense city packed with tourists from all over the globe. We heard many different languages spoken, as well as versions of English from the US, UK, Australia, and other English speaking countries. The city will stimulate your senses... Continue Reading →

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