When we moved here last spring, the furniture I bought for our living room was more stop gap than what I really liked. My sofa was on it's way from the US - it's took the long way around - and I was going to build around that when it arrived. But for those who … Continue reading Time to Circle Back
It was a dark and stormy night
Well, it was actually a dark and stormy afternoon. And it was the day that I realized the theme of this week should be 'The Appointment to Make the Appointment'. We hit the ground running this week.Our first annual medical exams since we've been here - actually, we were way past due before we left … Continue reading It was a dark and stormy night
Brazil – Not Candy-Coated
We are home at last. We're both glad to be back in Spain. Not because we didn't enjoy Brazil but because it's truly home. Our language has changed now - and its a subtle thing. When in Sao Paolo we referred to 'home' and it wasn't the US. It was El Compartemiento. And I almost … Continue reading Brazil – Not Candy-Coated
Armistice Day – WWI
Taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to recognize that it's the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that ended WWI. In Europe, it's a big deal. Millions died and parts of the French countryside is still scared and declared 'red zones' due to unexploded bombs from that time, and toxic soil from chemical weapons. In … Continue reading Armistice Day – WWI
A+B=??
Ultimately, I travel to find myself. It may sounds strange, but I truly believe that by going somewhere different; somewhere with a culture, a people and a language that is so different from my own, I'm closest to my true self. It's there that I have to dig deeper for reserves I didn't know I … Continue reading A+B=??
Sometimes, getting there is Half the Battle
OK - I couldn't resist. We took separate flights to Sao Paolo - for reasons I won't go in to, the consequences of which I'm still paying for. But we did get here. I knew it was going to be interesting when I saw a Franciscan monk get on the plane in full robes and … Continue reading Sometimes, getting there is Half the Battle
The Lion’s Den
We are off to Sao Paolo, Brazil. Our friends and family are of two camps about this trip of ours, due to the election there this past Sunday. Brazil has a new president that they're calling 'The Donald Trump of Brazil', even in Brazil. There has been a lot of energy around this election - … Continue reading The Lion’s Den
Nesting
Fall has arrived - my favorite season. The weather had definitely turned in Spain. This weekend the temperatures have dropped. I got up early yesterday morning to make breakfast and watch the sunrise on the balcony off the kitchen. It was cold and crisp. Time to switch out for the snuggly chenille robe instead of … Continue reading Nesting
It takes a Village
It's Christmas in October! Carol Joyner - you are amazing! Today, all the way from Spain's Northwest coast, a package arrived containing the English version of the Spanish driving regulations. And, as we all know, there are a lot of them as evidenced by the thickness of the tome of all things trafico. I'm taking … Continue reading It takes a Village
Teaching the Test
I'm all over this driving test thing. Every day I'm taking the actual Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) tests online. In the beginning, I was getting discouraged. I was successful somewhere in the 70% range and it was a morale killer. But I have persevered and now I'm either passing the actual tests or coming … Continue reading Teaching the Test
