Author Archives: John

Grandkids!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by John

Okay, I know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting pictures of the grandkids, so here they are (plus one of Craig and Annie): Off the Hook! Phew! Craig and Annie returned a couple nights ago and we’re now officially guests and … Continue reading →

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Across the U. S. of A.

Posted on May 26, 2019 by John

I didn’t think I’d post anything about our 2019 sojourn, but since we like using the blog as a way to remember our trips, I’ve decided to do one for this year’s travels, and maybe both readers of this blog … Continue reading →

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One More Travel Post – From New York

Posted on October 2, 2018 by John

We spent six days in Elmsford as we returned from France. I gotta say that having Elmsford to break up the Seattle – Paris journey is fabulous. Instead of a 11-hour Paris – Seattle flight, we have a one 7-1/2 … Continue reading →

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Esgrafiado

Posted on September 11, 2018 by John

Esgrafiado, applied to architecture, describes the technique of creating 3-d patterns on walls. We loved seeing buildings with this decoration. Segovia must have hundreds of them; we saw maybe half. Once we’d noticed them, we searched them out. Although I … Continue reading →

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Segovia

Posted on September 11, 2018 by John

The last stop on our “Greatest Hits of Spain” tour is also the place I’ve known longest in Spain, not counting Madrid: Segovia. It is also a place with which I have some emotional ties. In the late 1970s/early 1980s … Continue reading →

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Úbeda

Posted on September 7, 2018 by John

Úbeda has an unusual claim to fame: in the middle of Moorish Spain, Úbeda has what many claim to be the most beautiful Renaissance square in all Europe, and has many other Renaissance buildings scattered throughout the city. We’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Night in Vejer de la Frontera and Two Days in Arcos de la Frontera

Posted on September 3, 2018 by John

Vejer de la Frontera We headed south from Trujillo, where it was hot, to Vejer de la Frontera, where it was hotter – approaching 100°. Vejer is a “pueblo blanco” – a white town, so named because it has been … Continue reading →

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Monfragüe

Posted on September 3, 2018 by John

I’ll forgive you if you’ve never heard of Monfragüe – we had not until the woman at the Officina de Tourism gave us a brochure on the new Monfragüe National Park, about an hour north of Trujillo. We decided this … Continue reading →

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Trujillo

Posted on September 1, 2018 by John

After Zamora we drove four hours south to Trujillo. We’ve visited Trujillo at least twice before (we think maybe three times, but we’re old: our memories aren’t what they used to be). Now, most people would look at Trujillo and … Continue reading →

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Zamora – Part 3

Posted on August 28, 2018 by John

Santa Semana The week before Easter is a big deal in Spain. No, let me correct that: a huge deal in Spain. In many cities and towns little else happens during Holy Week except Holy Week activities. Seville is said … Continue reading →

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