Blogs from Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, Europe - page 11

Ta raann...! My wreszcie togheter:) Chlopaki postanowili zabawic sie w Don Kichola i jego dzielnego szkapa przemierzajac piechota bezdroza La Manchy (110km bzskutecznego lapania stopa:/ ) i tu male sprostowanie: mowia ze w Andaluzji wiecej oliwek,pomarancze i mandarykowe plantacje to Walencja) w zwiazku z tym,moja wizyta w londynskiej dzungli przeciagnela sie pare dni. No ale, wreszcie wszyscy razem zwarci, obolali,kulawi i gotowi na wspolna przygode. Malaga dosc portowy wielki moloch z jedna ladna palmowa ( nie sfotografowana przez ze mnie) uliczka. Spalismy w hostelu o standardzie sredniowiecznym i spadamy stad za chwile, podelektowac sie ostatnimi kilometrami Hiszpanii razem:) Patrzac na odprawe na dworcu kolejowym to znowu moze skonczyc sie piesza wedrowka.... read more

Living in a foreign country with an American poses many obstacles to true cultural immersion. To find yourself entirely independent of all American comforts is rare, unless you truly push yourself. They say that it is easy to stay in the "American bubble"- which means hanging with Americans, speaking English and involving yourself in American activities. When you live abroad, whether it be volunteering, studying, living or simply traveling- to shake all the comforts of home and put yourself in compromising, vulnerable, uncomfortable and usually awkward position is not easy and one must be very brave. I am proud to say that I have finally gotten to the point where I can independently travel abroad, go places and experience people without hesitation. Well...at least in Spanish speaking countries. I am fortunate enough to be teaching adults ... read more

Malaga was a cold, harsh, and damp mistress. We arrived to chilly, wet weather and decided on the hop-on hop-off bus which goes to all the major highlights. Unfortunately when the weather is not cooperating this really is not the best way to see the city. Open-air double-deckers offer the best views when you ride on the top floor. We did have some moments of sun, and when we popped our heads out the city was beautiful. The bus took us through the core city which is an interesting mixture of historic Arab and Spanish architecture as well as modern buildings. There is quite a bit to see in the city. Pablo Picasso was born here. There is an active bullfighting ring. The cliffs overlooking the city are home to remains of an Arab fortress, and ... read more

Una vuelta al pasado... read more

Happy Birthday to Abby! She is 3 years old today. We docked in the port of Malaga at 7:00AM after another night of smooth sailing. We had a good buffet breakfast and were off the ship at 8:30 for a half day of touring. Malaga is a bustling city with a heavy rush hour (just like home) except the cars and scooters are still smaller than American vehicles. FYI, the price of gas in all three Spanish ports has been about 1.10-1.20 euro per liter which is about $7.00 per gallon. Our tour went to a picturesque little village of Mijas about a half hour away, on the hills 1200 feet above the Costa del Sol (one of the popular Spanish beaches). Mijas has been kept looking as authentic as possible, reflecting the early lifestyle of ... read more