So, this spring has just been crazy busy so far, hasn’t it? Isn’t it time to be sipping cold beer and claras on terraces or something? Because no one has informed me. I’ve been here and there and guiri running … Continue reading
In the spirit of this week’s San Isidro festivities, I thought I’d go ahead and repost this goofy post I wrote last year… Summer, Sun, and Saints!! May has to be the best month in Spain, especially in Madrid. Everything … Continue reading
First: Thank you I have to say that I’m so very appreciative of all the guiri and non-guiri support that the Guiri Run has received over the last few days. Thank you all so very much. It’s really something special … Continue reading
What happened at the Boston Marathon has me heartbroken. Words can’t explain how I feel and I’m guessing that many of you are feeling the same way. So, why don’t we get together and do something? The Madrid Marathon is … Continue reading
There are few things more depressing than a rainy Semana Santa in Spain. Months and months of preparation literally down the drain. From the tears of the small children and disappointed monaguillos to the crestfallen costaleros, rain on this holiest … Continue reading
“I am a costalero for Her … for Her, because I love Her.” As the Iberian Peninsula continues to suffocate from a never- ending mix of a smothering economic crisis rife with political scandals and graft accusations within the royal … Continue reading
Normally before any trip, I’m positively giddy. The truth is that I love everything about traveling from the stress of packing to passing through security to crappy airplane food. I’m 100% thrilled to be on my way somewhere, anywhere. On … Continue reading
You have absolutely no idea how much I giggled while writing that title. Also you have no idea how much time I spent trying to decide between saying Seven Boob Park, Seven Breast Park, Seven Titty Park, etc. For some … Continue reading
I was trying to describe Madrid the other day. Someone asked me what it was like to live in Madrid and I started to say, “Living in Madrid is like…” and then I found myself at a loss for words. … Continue reading
Well, well, what do you know? Although certainly not known for being one of the major carnival cities, Madrid actually throws quite the raucous celebration this time of year. Packed with family friendly activities, a frolicky parade, whimsical chirigotas and … Continue reading
