I think about all the history over thousands of years right on the very ground we are standing on here to day and how it all played a part in our very lives even in Canada. Hoe the Spainards bravely left their homeland and explored those places oh so far away, even by today's standards. Man those must have been some trips.
There are so many things that are the same as they are in Cochrane and yet there are so many things that are different. I cant begin to explain them all and haven't likely even seen 1% of it. You are probably wondering why we decided on taking 6 months to see Europe and now Im knowing that it wont be enough. Six months is our goal and yet even at 3+ weeks I ask myself, will we last that long? We've seen and experienced so much already! Maybe we are crazy who knows but one thing I do know is that 2 or 3 weeks wouldn't have shown us very much and we hope to experience a ton of what the continent has to offer.
After we are done here in Barcelona we head over to Seville to experience some older Spanish culture. After being here though and realizing my apartment was originally built in the 1800's you wonder how old can it get? Well, from what weve seen so far IM sure well go back a few hundred more years and who knows?
Once we are done there we head back to Santa Ponsa to Julie & Tony's place again for a break. With out them this trip would not have been possible and the longer IM hear the more I realize this. They are such dear friends and hosts I can only hope we replay them somehow soon!
At the beginning of March we will head to Italy. We made some friends in Santa Ponsa at a Church we attended there and they invited us to Rome. They are doing a 5 day tour with their Students (adults) of a Bible school they have. So, we thought what better way to tour Rome. One of the worlds most historic places and done by people that have lived there! Can't wait.
After that we expect to tour a bit more then Barb will be flying off with out Jim! Yes thats right Barb will fly from where-ever we are at to London and then to Calgary so she can get in a 3 week visit with her Mom. I'll wait in Italy somewhere Im not sure where yet? I've been looking at Hostels and stuff as it will help the budget. We will see when the time comes for a decision? I'd like to be by the sea in a small village but may end up in Tuscany, who knows?
One of our goals this trip is to stay away from the touristy areas and live as close as we can to the locals where ever we may be. Well so far its happening and wow. Is it ever cool to live like this. Whether at our friends place on the island or here in Barcelona in this apartment. Its neat to shop the way the locals do and eat what they eat or where they eat. Another thing is its much cheaper to go this way. That hard part is you sometimes need to know a bit more of the language but thats what makes it fun and they appreciate us trying.
Food which is one of my favorite subjects seems to be very important to the Spanish too and I know it will be in Italy as well. I love the food! Although sometimes I have to be careful to not see it before they prepare and cook it as they show it off it very raw states here at the markets etc. You'll see this in some of the pictures.
PICTURES
We are trying to find another way to download pictures to this blog but they are taking really long. If you have Face Book (there is nothing to be afraid of - so sign up) you'll see a lot of pictures on our site there.
Well I must sign off for a bit and go lay down. I got the flu bug and or food poisoning and feel like I'm about to die once more so we'll chat later.
PS: Speaking of "Chat." If you have SKYPE or want to get it to talk; we are on SKYPE at Jim.messner you can reach us and talk to us for free thru your computer if you have a mic and speakers.
PPS: PICTURES To see the pictures we have posted on Face Book go to (If clicking doesn't work copy & paste into your browser):
1. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=151239&id=667486330&l=3f765eb4cb
2. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=150175&id=667486330&l=6ef7492599
3. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=149037&id=667486330&l=ae4124cc7e
Cheers!
Jim
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