We have arrived at the best part of the trip! They always say, “save the best for last”, which is exactly what we did on this trip! it was actually an accident, and only ended up in Budapest as our final city because the flights were cheaper that way, but I am so happy it […]
Traveling Through Europe: Prague III
Finally- almost a week later, I am writing the final Prague post. I am also planning to knock out Vienna and Budapest, so you may or may not see 5 new posts in one day. You have been warned. Here we go…and for good measure, here is Prague I and Prague II. Day three: The […]
Traveling Through Europe: Prague II
Wow-ee these posts are taking a long time to write! If you missed it, HERE is the first day and a half in Prague. Day two: Unfortunately, there was predicted rain on our second full day in Prague. Our plans for the second day were to cross the river and head over to the Prague […]
Traveling Through Europe: Prague I
10 days. 3 countries. 2 flights. 2 trains. A lot of meat and potatoes. From Madrid –> Prague –> Vienna –> Budapest –> Madrid, this was one of my favorite trips in my lifetime. The ten days flew by so quickly, but it also felt like I was away for much […]
June Weekend.
**I wrote this post a couple weeks ago and never posted it. Since no breakfast can go un-publicized, I am posting it now. ENJOY!** Buenos días! How was your weekend? I hope it was as fun and sunny as mine was- with a good mix of sunshine, good people, pool, food, and happiness….and alcohol- maybe. […]
I Made Strawberry Jam.
And you can, too! Because it´s easy! I have made strawberry jam before (a long time ago), but that time I didn´t can it and I used pectin. This time I didn´t use pectin and I canned it. Step one: Find a recipe. I followed this recipe and this recipe, and kind of did a […]
Malaga.
Hi! Happy Sunday! I have been waiting to finally share these photos with you all week and now that I have a laptop to use, I can! Last weekend, I was in Malaga, which is one of the beach towns in southern Spain. It was so beautiful and I was looking forward to going back […]
Restaurants in Madrid: Federal (for brunch)
Hi! Happy Saturday to you and yours! 🙂 I just wanted to pop in and share this absolutely amaaaaazing (all A´s necessary) restuarant with you! Cafe Federal Address: Plaza de las Comendadoras, 9, 28015 Madrid Atmosphere: Very open, bright, breezy, relaxed. I loved it! The tables were spread apart, the waiters were friendly, and we […]
Summer Lately.
Happy First Third Day of SUMMER!!!! It doesn´t really matter how old I get, summer time is still as special and exciting as it always has been, and I still feel giddy thinking about long days at the pool and beach, lots of ice cream and beer, and just general time to have fun. Summer […]
A Day in the Life: End of My First Year as an Auxiliar
This is a typical Wednesday- definitely my longest and most grueling day of the week, but also my last “difficult day”, as I finish work at 1:20 pm on Thursday, with no lessons in the afternoon, and no work on Fridays. Life is too good… On Mondays and Thursdays, I start work at 9:20, so […]