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Author Archives: Willow
Reflection at Night
While talking to my Mom on the phone last night, I was sitting outside by the pool in the cool night air. Not a breath of wind blew, making the pool a perfect mirror for the lights of the house. … Continue reading
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Olive Trees
Walked around the property here at Juanjo’s parents today, taking some pictures. I was amazed to find that so many of the olive trees were loaded down with fruit. Somehow I had never imagined them as bearing real olives, always … Continue reading
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14 Melons from Villacañas
Yesterday Marisa came home with a car full of melons from a friend who lives in Villacañas, a pueblo near Toledo. Every year this lady gives Marisa some of her abundant crop. People say the area around Quintanar is one … Continue reading
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More Summer Sundays
We took a nice long walk this morning, then pool time before lunch (Spanish lunch, which is the main meal of the day of course–at 3pm). A light breeze, easing up on the heavy heat that has descended upon us … Continue reading
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Summer Nights of Jazz
We went out with Juanjo’s old friends last night, met up and had a drink at a jazz concert downtown. They’d set up the stage between City Hall and the Cathedral, and the plaza was full of people. Rows of … Continue reading
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