Imagine what it would be like to climb to the top of a pillar in the blazing sun, surrounded by thousands of vaquilleros (partygoers) all cheering you on. It´s early July in Spain, the crowd is soaked in sangría and they´re bellowing for you to continue. You waive the red pañuelico (handkerchief) faithfully in the air for all to see; the…
Las Monjas: The nuns at the 17th century Convento de Santa Teresa. ℋ emos conocido el amor que Dios nos tiene y hemos creido en Él. We have known the love God has for us and we have believed in Him. -1Jn. 4, 16 — The words above the door as you enter to see las monjas. I have…
The Little Italian Village That Could: With the long winter lingering, my memories return to a quick jaunt from Spain to Italy last summer. Having visited Italy in the past, my favorite traveling companion and I decided this time to venture to Cinque Terre, which consists of five little picturesque villages on the northwestern part of…