Since the beginning of time, the sea and the wind and the sun spend their days as artists, slowly smoothing and sculpting the face of the landscape, the cliffs, the beaches, the mountains, the stone fortresses and cathedrals on the hills so they are changed, but different too. I have been exposed to these same seas, wind and sun, and therefore also changed. True, I’ve had less time with these artists—just 10 days–but then I am softer material than stone.
Posts Tagged ‘mediterranean’
Natural forces.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Food, glorious food.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The culinary experience is always an essential part of your travel experience. Who knew it could even turn out to be the love of your trip and require drastic measures upon your return.
What I learned on summer vacation.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are two different types of learning, book learning and experiential. Through this experiential lesson, I’ve gathered a few nuggets of wisdom.
Manzana de la Discordia.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Architecture is a thing of beauty, and stories abound all around as I make my way up the Passieg de Garcia in Barcelona during my last day of vacation.
Don’t mix fairy tales with kippers and cappuccino.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After a nice long soak in the cold water of my bathtub, I headed down for dinner–a five course meal of cold meats and cheeses; almond sopa frias over apricot gelatin cubes and kippers; ensalada of cold and tender white asparagus and roasted red peppers; fusilli with anchovies, capers and dried tomatoes; and an assortment [...]
Free to move about the city–Barcelona.
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Back on land, I try to answer some questions I couldn’t seem to resolve at sea.
Franky and his mother–Part II.
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After being accused of being a tease and ugly American, I wonder if that’s so bad…given the circumstances.
The Berliner Ballroom.
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It isn’t that foreigners know how to dance, it’s that the previous generation (or two before me) does. And it’s the most endearing thing I’ve seen.
Mallorca.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This resort town is a lovely way to spend the day, with a pair of comfortable shoes and a limon gelatto, of course.
Beware the little old ladies.
Posted in 81 Days, tagged mediterranean, mmews on July 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Just when you think it’s safe to help a little old lady…beware!
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