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
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.... »
2 CommentsThe 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... »
1 CommentThe 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... »
1 CommentThe 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... »
No commentsMy 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’... »
5 CommentsThe 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... »
1 CommentGreece 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... »
3 CommentsThe 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... »
1 CommentHostel 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... »
2 CommentsThe 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... »
1 CommentNerja, 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... »
5 CommentsPeace, 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... »
1 CommentThe 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,... »
No commentsThe 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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