Monthly Archives: October 2009

Monasterio de Piedra

Waterfalls around every corner. Fall leaves rushing over mossy rocks. Late afternoon light and mild, warm weather. Reflections of red mountainsides in pools of water. Jumping trout. And a monastery built in the 12th century, nestled into the hillside. Yesterday … Continue reading

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Parents are here!

My parents arrived today and despite jet-lag, we adventured around the city a little. It’s wonderful to have them here, to show them our home, to see the city through their eyes. In the morning we took a tour bus, … Continue reading

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Workdays at the UAB

I am lucky enough to have an office at the Autonoma University of Barcelona, so until I start interviewing people and spending time in schools, I’m going to be working there a lot. The office is at the end of … Continue reading

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Saturday Afternoon in Montjuic

Juanjo and I are working most of this weekend (trying to get ahead since my parents arrive Wednesday and we’re taking Friday off). But we took a small break this afternoon to get some exercise and get outside in Montjuic … Continue reading

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We Live in a Doughnut

The other day I was going to take a run nearby our house, and wanted to find a park to include in the route. So I looked up a satellite picture of our apartment building searching for green areas, and … Continue reading

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