Heaven on Earth (Santander/Santa Cruz de Bezana)

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December 14th 2009

Published: December 14th 2009

Today marks a week that I have been in Bezana/Santander staying with our old friends Nisio and Pili. I feels like two days. This was the first time in almost three months that I've seen someone familiar - before now everyone were new acquaintances. It is so relaxing to be here. I loved the farm work, but it has been nice to have a break where I don't have to work every day. For almost this whole w... Read Full Entry

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Antonio and Gisela

the crew at Millefoglie

Siena

it is so much more amazing in real life

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piazza del Campo in Siena

nets under olive tree

Miri and her van

my BFF at Ecole Ci-Trullo - Miriam has been travelling Europe in her old VW bus for over a year and a half

Ecole Ci-Trullo

the "front yard"

Trulli

this is a trullo. typical structure on the part of Puglia where my second farm was. And yes, people live in them

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me picking olives

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Roman amphitheater in Lecce

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Barroque church in Lecce

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pretty park in Lecce

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empty piazza in Lecce

jankity-jank the gate

me and Miri's makeshift gate: try it at home! all you need are some logs, rope a few nails and a hammer, a saw that doesn't work, and a belt you found under a tree.

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Cisternino at night

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horseback riding! (left to right: Miri, Renuka)

muah!

Miri with a sexy man-sculpture at a museum of Medieval art. we got a sneak peek of the art being restored because Renuka works there restoring paintings.

more medieval art

facade in Barcelona

gingerbread house

i love guadi's mosaic-work

14th December 2009

Kim Cermak
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Great photos!
Wow. I love all of the photos. What an experience you are having!

14th December 2009

Rebecca
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What a treat
It is such a treat to sit here, feeding Elsa, and read of your adventures. I am inspired and excited by your words, your strength, independence and sense of adventure. And I am so, so, proud of you! What a wonderful leader and young woman! Looking forward to reading more - thanks for sharing with us all. LOVE the photos! Happy Chanukah! Love, Rebecca

15th December 2009

Mom
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Maddy, I'm so glad you are with loving friends and totally enjoying yourself. Give them all our love and thanks for taking such great care of you.

15th December 2009

GRANDMA HENI & GRANDPA DICK
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HAPPY HANUKAH
DEAR MADDY'; WE LOVED READING YOUR BLOG AND SEEING ALL YOUR PHOTOS. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING A FABULOUS TIME. WE ARE ALSO GLAD YOU ARE GOING TO ISRAEL WHICH WILL BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE. WE ARE ALL FINE AND CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK TO THE U.S. HAVE LOTS OF FUN, BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL. ALL OUR LOVE AND A HAPPY HANUKAH. GRANDMA HENI AND GRANDPA DICK

15th December 2009

Dad
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Home at last
Thanks for the share, and to paraphrase your Grandpa Dan "You write great stuff. Do more of it." I'm so happy for you being with our friends in Santander. You couldn't find more warm or wonderful people. Love the photos. It's great to see the places you've been and the families you've worked with. Love you.

24th December 2009

Barbara
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such great photos
Hey Maddy, thanks for sharing the photos! it looks like an incredible trip and some wonderful people. I look forward to your new adventures in Israel. Love the blog. all my love, Barbara

10th January 2010

Annalesa
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GAHH
I'M SOOO JEALOUS! you look like you are enjoying yourself so much!

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