Bahia Almunecar

... hacking and coughing going on by a few people in our car, it was a wonderful train trip (we referred to our car as the sick bay).

We spent the next week in the beautiful village of Frigliana, Spain (about 40 miles east of Malaga). We took a bus to the coastal city of Nerja and then a 10 minute bus ride into the hills of Frigiliana. Frigiliana is known as Las Villas de las tres culturas or the city of three cultures ...

... travail, je peux laisser mes pensées venir puis les laisser s'en aller... je récolte du maïs, puis désherbe le champ à la pioche; je grimpe dans les arbres pour cueillir des oranges (mmmhhh que de bonnes odeurs et de goûts délicieux); je désherbe un canal pour amener l'eau de la montagne dans les champs; je récolte du basilic, des amandes et je fais du pesto maison!!! mmmhh que c'est bon d'être en contact avec la terre qui me nourrit...

... called Competa. We finally visited a winery - it was pretty rinky-din. Wine tasting in this area is nothing like in California. They only served white wine. Very sweet, almost like dessert wine. It was interesting. We then headed to another nearby town called Torrox for dinner. We were told by several people that El Chicla was the best ...

... He was so friendly and informative. Of course, Mike picked his brain about anything and everything to do with this area. He has 3 little boys who Shae befriended. We're noticing the language barrier when she meets kids. She just can't communicate with them yet. She understands what they are saying but she always answers in English. She definitely misses playing with kids her own age. We enjoyed our lunch and then went into Nerja again for dinner. We ...

We started out today by visiting a donkey sanctuary in nerja. Shae was so excited to see the donkeys. It's a great place that rescues abused and neglected animals in the area. They have more than just donkeys (goats, sheep, turkey, pot-bellied pigs, dogs, cats, etc.) it's run by a family from the uk and solely survives on donations from visitors. It was so sad to see all the animals, but they are being well cared for and seem to enjoy their new home. Shae ...

... we're told in the months of july/august and sometimes september this place is a zoo. Tons of people, no parking. We're able to go to any restaurant and not wait for a table. It's fantastic! We found a great little playground on the beach and right next to a restaurant with tables in the sand. Shae loved it. She played in the playground and dug in the sand for 2 hours. We headed back to the house and then drove into Nerja (5 min car drive ...

... the most sculpted curves, bulges and handles any man could hope for….right. We found a spot and chilled – in the mid-day screaming hot sun. I fell asleep but only slightly broiled the back. The Sea was fantastic, chilly the first time, a refreshing walk-in the next two times.

Later on, after a shower, we headed for the Rambla, the place every Spanish town has ...

... sound systems, self made food or artifacts or drinks... to sell). I can imagine that in former years it was less crowded and noisy and maybe a bit nicer in a way, but I enjoyed myself a lot! More info and pictures of the festival: http://www.dragon-festival.com/ * Somehow I got the wrong information beforehand.. I thought there would be 8 vans... hahahah But in the end for sure 8 or more vans came from the Netherlands to the festival...

... course fairly close to shore :)- because I am not the sun bathing type which seemed to be the norm at the beach. I saw more skin of many people than I ever wanted too :) But it was nice to relax a little and study a little and swim little and to return home to sleep alot :) I will try to put up pictures soon! it is alittle crazy here with just 3 class and studying for the test that certifies me in a second language, and meeting with ...

... beds, a personal kitchen, a personal fully loaded bathroom, and safes with customized pins you create yourself. This place was nice, safe, warm, and friendly. Since it's really cold and icky outside, I am staying in today to upload pics and do some photo editing. I am trying to reorganize the folders because I am starting to get some interesting digital shots for my impressionism study that I may use in combination with the film I am shooting for it. Barcelona was really ...