Why are we going? Well my younger daughter Rhiannon has worked hard to earn her M.A. in English from SSU, and heck, I earned mine (Holy Names University) back in 1997 and never did anything but go to dinner, so I am referring to this as our double Master's celebration. It was Rhiannon's decision to go to Spain - I would have picked France - but seeing as she originally wanted to walk the Camino we compromised on a tour of Spain. I know we will have a great time and am now very excited, it just took me awhile to get there.
This is Rhiannon's first passport, and I had to renew mine as it has been about 8+ years since I've been out of the U.S. and it was about to expire. (Glad i checked!)
I have been reading books about Ferdinand and Isabella, also purchased a kindle version of The Tales of Alhambra, and watching dozens of youtubes on the cities we will be visiting. (And how to avoid getting pickpocketed!)
When I should have been packing, I couldn't stop painting, so here is the first page in my new journal of what I hope to be filled with Spanish inspirations!
Thank you for following along!
