There’s no better place to spend Halloween weekend than in an old, agricultural village way out in Extremadura, called Villanueva de la Vera, with houses dating back to the 1800s. These houses made of stone and wood are so old that the doorways are extremely squat, just enough for someone my height to pass through.Continue reading “Halloween Weekend in La Vera”
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The surprise trip turned out to be…
….drumroll…Oporto, Portugal! In Portuguese, it´s Porto, which translates as “port.” Apt name, as its coastal location and its river Douro lend to the city some beautiful views and beaches within a metro-ride away from the center. Even though “charming” is an over-used word to describe most small cities and towns in Europe, Porto really wasContinue reading “The surprise trip turned out to be…”
Rainy Avila
After getting off the train in Avila, John and I notice that the weather has dropped about 15 degrees since leaving Madrid, plus the sky is overcast and rainy. Any time we decide to take a vacation anywhere, it’s COLD. Only after I return to Madrid do I discover that Avila has the reputation ofContinue reading “Rainy Avila”
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