Usually I research to the nines when I’m about to go on a trip for either work or pleasure. And even if I don’t go to extremes, I know what I want to see before I set foot in the airport. I read travel blogs and peruse the New York Times travel section for months. This time, I didn’t do any of that. I took private Spanish classes, but I flunked.
By the time you read this I will be enroute to Marbella, Spain and surrounding adorable Spanish towns, stumbling my way through conversational Spanish. When I get back I will obviously share some of my photographs, but more importantly the counter-experience of what it is like to travel unprepared and taking days as they come.
I did look on Twitter to get an idea of where I’m headed. I can’t wait to go. Gracias.
The biggest Gothic Cathedral in the world is in #Sevilla, home to the tomb of explorer Christopher #Columbus #spain pic.twitter.com/hSDzZSGLUM
— Spain (@spain) May 19, 2015
We will work hard to bring you best #TravelDeals and #BeautyPlaces . Enjoy! #Marbella #Spain pic.twitter.com/E8tBW8Ix4G
— Group In Holiday (@GroupInHoliday) May 3, 2015
@CleverDever Come to Marbella (Spain), Michelle Obama came to visit us 2 years ago. Besos pic.twitter.com/aYDNqcn2
— lourdes (@resolud) February 7, 2013
When was the last time you had a first time? Discover Marbella http://t.co/eDVBMkjMeZ #spain #travel #summer2015 pic.twitter.com/GTzs0X58Nw
— MARBELLA TURISMO (@MARBELLATURISMO) May 7, 2015
20 de los pueblos más curiosos y bonitos de #Andalucía. http://t.co/jwycVzzL0E @101lugares #spain #visitspain pic.twitter.com/C4Ynt01QR1
— Spain (@spain) May 19, 2015
Ronda is happy! https://t.co/1n42jLcclR http://t.co/1g3sWwYwQL
— Ronda Spain (@RondaSpain) July 4, 2014
Ronda, South Spain ‘ pic.twitter.com/odzbQbNlCd
— Architecture& Design (@DreamHouseX) May 8, 2015
Rooftop view across Tangier in #Morocco – one of our #Mediterranean ports of call #Africa #Travel pic.twitter.com/hHriuRRBYV
— Voyages to Antiquity (@voyageantiquity) April 17, 2015
This girl is off to Morocco is May!! Tangier, Fes and Marrakesh, here we come! #lifeofatraveler #wanderlust pic.twitter.com/JjCCXq5nDk
— Katie Donohue (@katiedonohue) February 13, 2015
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Have a wonderful time! I can’t wait to see your photos. We just loved Spain, the food, the architecture, the people, the late hours they keep – enjoy!
It was wonderful. I still have a hard time with the language, but taking more classes! Thanks, Karen!
Have a ball! What type of photos do you want to leave with?
Oh great question, Nancy, and just seeing this now. I think I got the perfect shots for my first time to Spain. I am so happy I had the time with Peter T, I am happy with my photographs! My newest blogpost is out, part 1 of 3.