Saturday, December 31, 2011

El Árbol de los deseos

"El árbol de los deseos" in Toledo:


We wished for: A Canon Rebel camera (me), felicidad (Jose) and a puppy (Rachel). Let's see...

Friday, December 30, 2011

Patterns of Cadiz: Natural vs. Manmade

I'm obsessed with the patterns, textures, and designs you can find in every day life. Whenever I walk around a city, I always keep an eye out for them! In Cadiz, I loved the roots of the tree and the natural pattern it made. I also love all the patterned tiled floors in the south of Spain - beautiful!
December 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Hannukah in Madrid

Ray lights her "menorah" (re: candles I bought) in Madrid!



Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011

Touring with Ray: Part 1

Rachel and I spent a lot of today walking around Madrid, enjoying the city and the nice sunny (but chilly) weather.


In Spain, Santa climbs the balcony to get into the house. I can't, however, explain the frightening flamenco mannequin (...). Like I mentioned before, lots of quirky christmas lights:
The Cathedral:




The Palacio Real (as well as the closest Ray and I got to taking a photo together) and the Don Quixote statue in Plaza de Espana:
The details on the buildings of Madrid are really beautiful: