Thanksmas was fantabulous! We are so thankful that our friends here embrace our traditions as we embrace theirs. Since we hadn't seen most of them in over five weeks it was like a big welcome home party. Our turkey was only 7kg (about 15lbs.) this year instead of 11kg (about 24lbs.) but more than enough… Continue reading Thanksmas
Here on Lake Norman, the first day of December has splashed in like a puddle. It has pretty much been raining steadily all day. I was able to get these photos this morning before it started. Even with the rain, the lake is beautiful. https://vimeo.com/303928956/0b28321929 This day last year my blog post was about us… Continue reading Hello December
Bob returned from London last night. Although he was only away for 3 days we were in need of some "us" time. Our choices were to go to Festa Major in Sitges as it is one of the big days for the festival or go to the beach. As much as we wanted to go… Continue reading Tranquility or Insanity…the choice was ours
A summer evening in Sitges. Sunlight. Boats celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Carmen. People gathered along the seafront to watch the procession. Unsuspecting tourists standing at the bottom of the steps of the old church getting doused by the spray of the crashing waves on the rocks. Sunlight on the new church. People… Continue reading A Summer Evening
The Feast of Sant Joan took place here on Saturday. And what a feast we had! Sant Joan is the celebration and welcoming of the summer solstice. Most commonly celebrated with bonfires and fireworks it is also celebrated with friends and family sharing a wonderful meal together. It has been awhile since we had a… Continue reading Sant Joan Festivities
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