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The Journal – 6/22 – 6/24 – Our Life in Salamanca

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/22 – 6/24 – Our Life in Salamanca

Blake and I woke up early on Tuesday because we knew that we had a lot to do. The first thing on the agenda was to get some towels so that we could take a shower. We also needed some groceries and a few other items, like soap, a trash can, etc.... »

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The Journal – 6/19 – 6/21 – Madrid to Salamanca

Monday, June 28, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/19 – 6/21 – Madrid to Salamanca

When we set foot in the Madrid city center, Blake and I were too exhausted to go out and party. It was about 2am when we arrived. As we were walking to our hotel, we stopped for a slice of pizza to-go.... »

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The Journal – 6/19 – Layover in Milan/Bergamo

Monday, June 28, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/19 – Layover in Milan/Bergamo

Well, it seems as though Blake and I can’t catch a break with these rough flights! I just about peed my pants when we were about to land. We were flying over the Alps down into Bergamo, and I believe we had... »

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The Journal – 6/15 – 6/19 – Kos, Greece

Thursday, June 24, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/15 – 6/19 – Kos, Greece

The ride back to Kos was as pleasant as it could be, I guess. The ferry ended up coming to Santorini a little late, and by the time... »

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The Journal – 6/9 – 6/15 – Santorini, Greece

Friday, June 18, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/9 – 6/15 – Santorini, Greece

Blake and I arrived in Santorini just after midnight, and as soon as we stepped foot on Santorini soil, we had to pay 18 euros for a taxi to... »

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My Big Fat Greek Frappe

Thursday, June 17, 2010
By Blakesjourney
My Big Fat Greek Frappe

I admit that I am a coffee addict. I am not trying to quit, either.  Anyone that sees me regularly usually sees me with a cup of  ‘black lightning’... »

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The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos

Monday, June 14, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos

Blake and I woke up as we were supposed to on Tuesday morning. I must have been excited because I woke up and checked the clock exactly one... »

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Greece is Everything we Imagined

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Greece is Everything we Imagined

We flew from an airport outside of Milan (Ryanair’s Milan-ish hub, Bergamo) to the Greek island of Kos with high hopes.  See, the Greek Isles is a trip we’ve... »

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The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como

Blake and I woke up especially early on Sunday, June 6. We were in Malaga, Spain staying the night at the Sol Backpacker hostel. Neither of us... »

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Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

For us, Malaga is a stopover on the way from Nerja to Milan.  We’re here for a few hours (17, I think) then getting on a plane.  We needed... »

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The Journal – 6/6 – 6/8 – Como, Mennagio, and Bellagio

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/6 – 6/8 – Como, Mennagio, and Bellagio

Once Blake and I were able to get rid of all of our luggage, I changed clothes, and we took a walk around the city. Many of the... »

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Nerja, Spain: Photo Essay

Monday, June 7, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Nerja, Spain: Photo Essay

Nerja is on Spain’s southern coast, La Costa del Sol.   The sun is blistering and the Mediterranean is chilly.  It is a place where authentic Spanish culture takes a... »

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Peace, Quiet, and Many Tapas in Cazorla

Sunday, June 6, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Peace, Quiet, and Many Tapas in Cazorla

From bustling Madrid, we stabbed south to rustic Andalucia in search of the parkside village of Cazorla.  Cazorla is a town of about 8,000 nestled in southern Spain’s Sierra... »

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The Journal – 6/4 & 6/5 – Nerja and Malaga

Saturday, June 5, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/4 & 6/5 – Nerja and Malaga

We have spent another day and a half in Nerja since the last time I posted anything, and only a few things have changed. My dad, Judie,... »

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The Journal – 6/2 and 6/3 – Holiday in Nerja

Saturday, June 5, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/2 and 6/3 – Holiday in Nerja

Nerja is a city that was probably on “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” at one point or another. I would have never known about it if... »

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