Monthly Archives: September 2009

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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Olive Trees

Posted on 9/3/2009 by Willow

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

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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