A couple of days ago we went to the Feria celebration in downtown Malaga, followed by a corrida de toros (bull fight). It was a very fun and eventful day, if not a little exhausting. We drank too much Malaguenen wine - a sweet white wine, danced, and listened to the various flamenco bands and groups of women dressed in Sevillana serenade the masses with traditional songs. These are some of the photos from the day. [View Full Entry]

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Last night, the annual Feria event kicked off in Malaga. Around midnight, we walked down to the boardwalk with the kids to see the grand fireworks display that takes place at the port of Malaga. As I ran on the boardwalk yesterday morning, it was exciting to see all the festival booths being set up for the big concert taking place on the beach last night. We did not see the concert, since we had the kids and they were super tired. A couple of nights ago, Eva & I went downtown to dine and hang out with some of her [View Full Entry]

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A couple of nights ago, Lucas, Ana (Eva's daughter), & I went to have tapas in downtown Malaga with my host bro Eugenio and his family. It has changed so much since I lived here 20 years ago, and is really cool! Lots of people out and about, and many streets are now closed to vehicle traffic. I took these pics while walking to and from the restaurant from Eu's house. So fun! You really get a sense of the modern justaposted with the past. It's magnificent! [View Full Entry]

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Lucas & I visited Morocco for 5 days (returned this past Sunday). My friend and colleague Karen lives there with her husband Adil, and 2 children - Amira and Salah. We had a great time visiting Rabat & Casablanca, and Lucas loved playing with his new friends. [View Full Entry]

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Here we go. FINALLY some photos! These are a few from our first 4 days in Spain. It's midnight now so I'm off to bed, but I'll post more later. [View Full Entry]

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Hi there, I've been fairly unsuccesful thus far in posting any entries, so my apologies for that. Yesterday, Lucas & I travelled from Malaga to Rabat, Morocco, where my good friend and workmate Karen lives with her husband Adil and 2 kids ages 3 & 4. We arrived into the Casablanca airport, and much to my dismay, I did not bring Karen's home address or phone number with me. This is now required to pass through customs & border control, due to the concerns with swine flu. Thank goodness I speak French! It came in handy and a very nice Moroccan [View Full Entry]

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Lucas & I arrived safely a couple of days ago and have been to the beach each day. I´m making this posting in the hostel of my host sister Esther in downtown Malaga. It´s very cool, modern and hip, with beautiful Bougainvillea on the front terrace where people eat breakfast and hang out. This morning I met a German women and her son, a Portuguese couple, and a Dane with her half Danish/half Brazilian daughter. The Dane speaks Brazilian portuguese so we understand each other pretty well. It´s a lot easier to understand than Portugal portuguese. Lucas is definitely getting an [View Full Entry]

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Dear Friends & Family: Lucas & I take off tomorrow for our big trip to Malaga, Spain to visit my host family from when I lived there in high school. Hard to believe that was 20 years ago! Well, we've managed to remain in close touch and visit one another many times over the years, including our extended family on both sides. Dave & I are excited to introduce our little guy to my host family and to the castellano language. We've got a little side trip to Rabat, Morocco scheduled in there as well to visit my friend & colleague. [View Full Entry]

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