Family

Happy Birthday to my big sister, Vicky!

Today I am celebrating my big sister Vicky's birthday! Google Earth tells me that we are about 5200 miles (8300 kilometers) away from each other. I may not be there in person to share her birthday cake but I am definitely there in spirit. Vicky is two and a half years older than me. She… Continue reading Happy Birthday to my big sister, Vicky!

Family, Holidays, Xan & Bob

A week of gratitude…Day 2…my parents

Wow, what the upcoming holidays do to the heart and mind. I have been in a major reminiscing mood all day. It happens every year. I lost my Dad 27 years ago to cancer and to be honest the holidays have never been the same. I lost my Mom almost 5 years ago. Every year… Continue reading A week of gratitude…Day 2…my parents

Beach, Family, Shopping

Sant Sadurní market and beach time

Thursday was Dani's last full day here. Gosh, that went too fast. We took the back roads to Sant Sadurní as it was market day. Sant Sadurní d'Anoia is the center of cava (sparkling wine) production. We first discovered it several years ago when we booked a tour at Freixenet. The tour was wonderful. On that… Continue reading Sant Sadurní market and beach time