Author Archives: lydia

Every time we come to Crestet, I look forward to Tuesday Market (Marche) in Vaison le Romane, the small town just north of here. Every town has its market day and the people from miles around come to buy the … Continue reading →

We met Sandy and Ian Johnsson today. She is a cousin of Winnie and they are visiting from Australia. Although Sandy knew of Winnie, she had never met her so they have been having a special bonding time. We all … Continue reading →

The first thing Joe noticed when he saw me this morning was the red bump on my cheek. Looks like that Spanish mosquito got me after all. Joe slept in again, very unusual for him, and I woke up early, … Continue reading →

Didn’t sleep very well, I think becausse I couldn’t find my camera charger and to me, that is a disaster. The other thing weighing on my mind was the prospect of the travel day which I had planned in theory … Continue reading →

I hope I can be descriptive enough without photos to convey even some of the beauty we have seen today. After a refreshing sleep and a so so buffet breakfast we decided to set out for Tossa de Mar, a … Continue reading →

Manolo appeared promptly at 8 with his friend and we were off to an unknown adventure. We walked and walked and he delighted in teasing me that we only had 2 kilometers to go or some other encouragement. After a … Continue reading →

I wish I could figure out how to send photos with this blog. Sant Feliu is so beautiful. The day started with light rain but now, mid-afternoon, it is beautiful. The sea is dark green-blue with scattered whitecaps, sky is … Continue reading →

At last, a computer that works¡ And a Spanish keyboard¡ Our plane rides were eneventful, thank God, but very long. We were able to get emergency row seats on each plane so leg room was not an issue. Tush room … Continue reading →

We’re off again in two days. We will experience our first cruise, our first trip together to Portugal (Joe went in 1960, but slept through his alarm clock and never got to Fatima), and the Pallium ceremony in Rome for … Continue reading →

I’m on the train in my comfortable bed. The countryside is zipping past my window. Beautiful sunset! It’s still twilight and it’s 10:15 PM.  Joe is sound asleep in his bunk above me.  The neighbor is rattling about next door. … Continue reading →