American Haters

Alcazar Regis

Miguel and I have one common love. Traveling. We travel well together. Occasionally  we splurge on expensive hotels but sometimes we have no need for anything except a clean bed and shower. We both love the thrill of discovering an incredible room or restaurant or bar that we never knew of before. This Hostal on Gran Via was the thrilling find kind! It was once a luxurious private residence complete with a tea room overlooking Gran Via. The staff is lovely and someone is always present, usually ironing sheets, which I found comforting in a weird way I can not explain. The ornate stained glass double doors are for real and lead to each room. The rooms are clean and spacious and quiet. I give this hostal 2 thumbs up!!!

La Felgeura Church

   Hola Fernando y Chari, I really miss you. Te echo de menos muchos. I miss talking with you and walking with you and window shopping with you and discovering wonderful wines with you and finding incredible resturants with you.... I MISS YOU!

Navidad con mis Primos 2010

With the arrival of Autumn, I am starting to get homesick again for my adopted home Asturias. I love the cozy feeling of winter in Northern Spain. The constant rain brings more people indoors to the bars to socialize and the bars offer a different fare in winter.  Hot wine served with fig, caldo de la casa,(soup of the house) and roasted or boiled chestnuts to name a few. I miss the smell and homeyness of a coal cook-stove warming the kitchen where everyone gathers.I miss my many cousins, uncles and aunts. This is a photo taken last Christmas Eve/Day in Bar Corea with my husband Miguel, cousins Vicen, Berto, me and Jose Luis.

Me Tia Ludi

                                                I miss my aunt Ludi, I love my aunt Ludi!!!!!

My Dad \ Me Padre

My dad was honored last night in Abilene Kansas at the National Greyhound Associations fall meet banquet. He has been a breeder for over thirty years and was recognized as being a humble man and successful breeder . I was so proud and I am so very happy that my sister, husband and I could be there to help honor him.

Still our Best Hope!