Category Archives: España

Friends, family in Spain.

Overnight Escape

Posted on 10/11/2009 by Willow

Since we started going out, Juanjo and I have always planned small surprise trips for each other. And the tradition continues during our year in Spain. This weekend, Juanjo planned a one-night trip to Zaragoza, to see the city and … Continue reading →

Posted in España, Travel, Us, Year in Spain | 3 Comments

Snippets of Barcelona Life

Posted on 10/7/2009 by Willow

Go ahead, laugh. But this post is about laundry. Inspired by recent conversations with my friend about laundry and her teasing about my folding, I couldn’t help but compare the experience of doing laundry in the US and Spain. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, España, Nuestra Vida en Barcelona | 2 Comments

Back Home in Barcelona

Posted on 9/30/2009 by Willow

I got home Sunday morning and Juanjo and his parents picked me up from the airport. They arrived Thursday and stayed until Monday, so they were here for another day after I got back from my wedding extravaganza trip. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Familia, Year in Spain | 5 Comments

University #2: Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona

Posted on 9/16/2009 by Willow

The Autonoma University is far outside the city of Barcelona, up through the hills, across many small towns. It’s about a 30-minute train ride, a little bit longer than my commute to Berkeley from San Francisco. I had an appointment … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Educación, Fulbright, Year in Spain | 2 Comments

University #1: Pompeu Fabra

Posted on 9/14/2009 by Willow

During my Fulbright time in Barcelona I’m going to be working with professors from two universities, hopefully attending some classes at both (as an “alumno oyente”, which like auditing), and going to seminars and lectures. Today I got a tour … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona, Educación, Fulbright, Year in Spain | 3 Comments