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Valencia, Spain
March 16th to 20th, 2007 We came out of the dry plains surrounding Madrid to gentile hills and fertile valleys. It felt a lot like California, actually. The crops are varied, but much like the rest of…
Back in the US
Sorry, I've been slacking on updates. We are back and full into work again. So much for afterglow. I've been going through photos getting them organized - hope to have an album or two up each week. I'…
Rome
I think we picked the perfect time to visit. It has been mostly sunny, with a few rain patches. The fruit trees are blooming, and everything is green. We spent our last two days in Rome exploring more…
Rome
March 25th, Rome I get the impression a lot of things in Rome will just take time. We waited for bags at the airport for a about 40 minutes. Our "checking-in" took about 40 minutes as well. It must be…
In Barcelona
After a nice drive up the coast and doing some close examinations of the airport construction, we are finally in Barcelona. We should be here for a few days before heading over to Rome. Will try to po…
In Valencia
A few days in Spain and I've already hit my meat and starch wall. I've been snarfing down the oranges from the hotel lobby, but I finally went to a supermercado last night and picked up a bunch of fru…
Madrid to Valencia
March 16th, Alaris train There are plenty of people on the street at six in the morning in Madrid. But they aren't early risers, they just haven't gone to bed yet. There is still a bit of a party atmo…
Madrid
March 15th, Madrid So much for plans. I took my chemical help on take-off from Miami, but I think I only slept 3 of the 8 hours on the flight. Not exactly the sleep I was wanting for a full day in Mad…
LAX to MAD
March 15th, LAX I'm not sure how much longer I can hold out. They are prowling now, Starbucks in hand. Circling Anna's empty chair, probing for weakness. I preempt the question with a second propped b…
Focus on what Family?
I'm just going to rip the text of this WP story : Focus on the Family founder James C. Dobson and other conservative Christian leaders are calling for the National Association of Evangelicals to silen…