It seems longer ago than that, but it feels like just yesterday that we took that trip. My resounding memory of Spain, is that by and large the people were happy. Not in a fake, I get paid to smile way, but in a genuine life is good way. There seemed to be a focus on living comfortably, making the most of what is at hand, and taking time to just be you.
The markets were spectacular, and the restaurant food reflected that. Fresh, local, seasonal in a relatively warm and sunny climate results in wonderful food that is savored.
It is nice traveling to places where you don't have to live with the bureaucracy, or politics. It is easy to avoid the politics when your language skills peak at ordering lunch.
My photo archive is approaching 110,000 images. Many of them remind me of places I have been, things I have experienced. Digital memories of a life well lived.
Where to next? San Antonio, Bermuda, the Azores, Carthenia, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Vienna, and Paris are on the agenda for 2026. More adventures, that I will look back on in three years and wonder how it can be so long, seems like just yesterday.
Where were you three years ago?
I agree about Spain. The people are happy, and I thought even more so in Portugal. I keep in mind, we were tourists in tourist areas though.
ReplyDeleteThe last holiday we took in 2022 was to Brisbane and Gold Coast in the state of Queensland. We missed some of our August cold weather for the relative warmth to our north.
Portugal is on my list to see someday.
DeleteSo great to see this image. I remember those lights that year.
ReplyDeleteNot far from the neat hotel we stayed in.
DeleteThree years ago I was here in Sheffield. I wrote a blogpost titled: "Senegal" as I like to research faraway places that I know I shall never visit. I notice that your future itinerary does not include Beattyville, Kentucky or Tchula, Mississippi. Please plan to take us there on a blogging adventure with your sidekick - Robin.
ReplyDeleteI'd sooner visit Sheffield.
DeleteWhere WAS I three years ago?? Coming out of COVID still, I think, but also spending part of the time in Oregon as my father had heart surgery. Not a big year for any kind of travel, I don't recall, except for maybe local weekend jaunts!
ReplyDeleteSeems like just yesterday, seems like a million years ago.
DeleteThat's a spectacular photo!
ReplyDeleteMalaga is a really neat city.
DeleteGreat Christmas lights photo! Three years ago I went to California and Oregon but two years ago, I was in London for two weeks. My favorite spot to explore as you know.
ReplyDeleteI might have a fall conference in London this year, depends on the details and the cost.
DeleteI was where I am now. Not much has changed I don't think.
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