As we were avoiding Sitges and the beach on Easter weekend we decided to explore the Olèrdola Castle Historical site which sits on the mountain opposite Finca Viladellops. In fact the tower which gives our house, Torre Casa, its name was built so that it could signal the castle during the period when the City… Continue reading Exploring the neighborhood
Monday is Residency day! We meet with Marcelo first thing to sign the house contract so that we have that to take with us. We triple check that we have everything we need even though we have already forwarded it to Emma, our attorney, electronically. We head off to Vilanova early as we still need… Continue reading Week Two…more documentation needed
We arrive at the airport with our six suitcases and four carry-on bags and hope it will all fit in our rental car. Our friend Marc is supposed to meet us but we never find each other. We go to Marc's restaurant, El Tros thinking maybe he is there. He is not as he is still… Continue reading We have arrived…now what
Yesterday we wandered into Sitges ready to embrace the crowds that gathered for Sant Jordi Day. Legend has it that on this day the knight Sant Jordi (presumably St. George in England) slew the dragon and saved the princess. So on this day it is traditional for boys (knights) to give their girls (princesses) a red rose… Continue reading Sundays in Sitges
Having arrived back in North Carolina we start the list making of what needs to be done to move. I go back to work where I am sure my smile from ear to ear is going to give it away. Unfortunately, I am unable to tell my boss, sorry Buddy, or anybody except a few… Continue reading Back home in North Carolina
The Winery Woman 