Monthly Archives: May 2014
Gibraltar and Tarifa
In the few hours we spent in the UK on the Rock of Gibraltar, we did all the English-y things that seemed right for the setting. We ate luncheon at the pub, took the tram to the crest of the Rock, photographed the … Continue reading
Hill Towns of Spain – Zahara, Ronda, Grazalema, Arcos
Maybe it was the season or maybe Spain’s countryside is naturally green and gorgeous. Whatever the case, our drive felt pastoral and therapeutic in every sense. The topography is varied and that adds dimension to the traveler’s experience of place. Hill … Continue reading
Seville, Again
Okay, there are some things worth repeating and Seville is definitely one of those. Semana Santa added a dimension we were unprepared for, and yet, as we reminisce it is the highlight of the trip, hands-down. It is our habit on an … Continue reading
The Algarve – Salema, Cape Sagres, Cape St Vincent
Prince Henry the Navigator: visionary, explorer, patron of discoveries. He instigated a good deal of venturing out by sea, conquering parts of Morocco and weakening the Muslim hold. A quiet, thinking man working behind the scenes to further Portugal’s territory … Continue reading
Wander and Wonder
Apparently, when I was 3, living in Edmonton with my parents, I wandered out of my room, opened the front door and sat myself down on the front stoop to watch the thunder storm as it rolled through the neighbourhood. … Continue reading
She Will be Molly
After a whirlwind 3 weeks in Iberia, and a week in bed with nasty virus, we are on our way again. This time to meet Molly. To be honest, I don’t actually know its name but I have decided it … Continue reading