This past week we have had the pleasure of spending special time with friends and also making new friends. All of these gatherings involved friends, food, and wine and/or cava. What could be better? A week ago Saturday we hosted our neighbors for a night of food and fun. We haven't all been together since… Continue reading Fiestas With Friends, Food, and Fluids
Today is Sant Jordi Day here in Catalonia. A day of love. Roses, books, princes, princesses, and dragons. What could be better?! “Sant Jordi or Saint George is Catalonia’s patron saint. It is the Catalan equivalent to Saint Valentine’s Day, but in Catalonia it is not about chocolate, romantic dinners and love letters. Instead, two… Continue reading Feliç dia de Sant Jordi! Happy Sant Jordi Day!
Today is the third and final post on the festivities of Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú! I know Carnaval has finished but just think of this as extending the party. Last Sunday morning Mark and I met in his barrio and walked down into town. He had warned me to wear shoes that I wouldn't… Continue reading Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú – Les Comparses
Today is the second of three posts on the festivities of Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú! You can read the first post here. Friday we held our writers' group at my house and followed it with a short walk in the vineyard. Then we headed to Vilanova for the festivities. As we walked into town… Continue reading Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú – Friday’s Parade
Today is the first of three posts on the festivities of Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú! I have never attended Carnaval or Mardi Gras and truthfully have never really had any interest. Our friend Mark has been telling us about how special Carnaval is in Vilanova and how different it is from others in the… Continue reading Carnaval in Vilanova i la Geltrú – Meringada
The Winery Woman 