Category Archives: Familia

Family past and future. Family of origin, family we create, thoughts about what family means to us.

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 →

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Thank you!

Posted on 9/7/2009 by Willow

For my birthday Juanjo planned a surprise day in Madrid that included a visit to the Prado Museum (to the permanent collections, including Goya and Velazquez; Sorolla was sold out). Then we had lunch, walked around, tried to get tickets … Continue reading →

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Reflection at Night

Posted on 9/5/2009 by Willow

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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14 Melons from Villacañas

Posted on 9/1/2009 by Willow

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

Posted on 8/30/2009 by Willow

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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