Monthly Archives: April 2017

A day-trip to Tangiers, Morocco

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I had no idea what to expect in Tangiers. I hadn’t planned to go there, and worse, I had done no research on it. At first, it was a lark to check another continent off our bucket list, the mysterious … Continue reading →

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Semana Santa processions in Marbella

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

After Barcelona, it is comforting to be in a small town once again. Marbella, on the Mediterranean Sea, was a village of 10,000 in the 1950s. Then the tourist/resort industry boomed and it is now 140,000 – still plenty small … Continue reading →

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Vibrant, whimsical, sensory-rich Barcelona

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I enjoyed Barcelona, in Spain’s autonomous region of Catalonia. I prefer smaller towns, but the old section of this city feels very town-like, not a place with a population of 1.6 million. It is very walkable but don’t get too … Continue reading →

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Firewater, witches, black pigs and bota swigging in La Alberca Spain

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

The pleasures of traveling include exposure to new foods, drinks, and customs. I had some exceptional opportunities in tiny La Alberca, Spain, and jumped at them. For example, one evening, we went to a celebration involving the making of a … Continue reading →

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In love with rural Spain – the village of La Alberca

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Imagine yourself on cobblestone streets surrounded by three story buildings constructed in the 14th through 16th centuries. An older man rides past on a donkey. Two abuellas carefully pick their way along the cobbles heading to market, chatting softly in … Continue reading →

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Free room and board for a week in Spain with Diverbo

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

How does a week in Spain, all expenses paid, sound to you? How about eating fantastic Spanish food, learning about (and trying) local customs, and understanding Spanish culture through conversations with Spaniards? At first I thought it was too good … Continue reading →

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