The Story Of Us

On day 2 we grabbed a 9am train to Cordoba. Nestled in the heart of southern Spain, Córdoba is a melting pot of cultures, where Roman, Islamic, Jewish, and Christian influences blend into a mesmerizing tapestry of history and architecture. We had tickets to enter the Mezquita Cathedral and all of a sudden from all around there are sirens, fire trucks and police cars whiz pass us. So many fire trucks and police cars we were surprised by Cordoba's resources. The area was cordoned off and we were told to come back later. So we followed our fellow tourist and wandered the streets for a bit.                      Turns out it was a fire drill.Turns out they happen often. While we waited we walked around. Grabbed a cup of coffee. Walked a part of the Roman Bridge and then we headed back to the Mezquita, a stunning, historic Spanish building famous for its forest of red-and-white striped horseshoe arches, originally an 8th-century Isla...

For Thanksgiving this year we went to Spain. While M and I had been to Barcelona and Madrid before, and we again visited Barcelona last year for my cousins wedding but we had always wanted to go to Andalusia. Now when I say we this does not include the boys.. they are not that refined. But they came along anyway. Andalusia is a southern part of Spain that was ruled by the Moorish for almost 8th centuries. The Moorish are Muslim from North Africa. Andalusia is famous for its Moorish heritage and architecture. It is the birthplace of Flamenco dancing and sherry wine. Produces 34% of the worlds olive oil and is also the location from which Christopher Columbus departed for the New World as well his final resting spot. We flew into Seville, which we used as our home base as we explored the rest of the area. We had taken a red eye, so we landed in the morning dropped our luggage off at the hotel and quickly headed out in search for food. We had a wonderful breakfast at Mokambo. Then we head...

Thank you so much everyone for your concern and well wishes. While the pesky cough is still there I am otherwise feeling much better. As I shared in an earlier post the looking up version, this photograph was taken the top looking down.  The original staircase was built by Donato Bramante in 1505 and is not open to the public. The modern version was designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932. It is one of the most photographed staircases and is now used as an exit from the Vatican Museums. All prints and products are available to purchase in my  Redbubble  and  Zazzle  stores.                                         Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Redbubble             Zazzle  

I have had quite the week.. I don't even know where to begin. With my great uncles 85th birthday celebration to 15 people in my house for a night to me falling ill.. again. This time it was bad.. really bad cough and a fever. I was lucky to have my mom who helped nurse me back to health. Excuse me for being late catching up with all your blogs as well. So instead of talking about all of that I'm doing a book post instead. I read three really great series' these past few months.                                The War of Lost Hearts by Carissa Broadbent Synopsis - Tisaanah, a former slave who attempts to buy her freedom but must flee after her attempt goes wrong. She seeks help from the powerful magic-wielding Orders to free her country and best friend, but this requires her to complete an apprenticeship with a reclusive warrior named Maxantarius. A romance develops between them as they get drawn into the Or...