Category Archives: Spain

Hot Tuna

Posted on September 8, 2011 by erinparker75

Madrid 2010 Madrid 2011 Same shirt, different boys. How do I find these people? It’s a gift…

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Park days and book festivals

Posted on September 6, 2011 by erinparker75

In case you couldn’t tell, Retiro Park is probably my favorite spot in Madrid. On this particular Sunday, Lana and I met up for a little gab fest and to relax. We happened to be seated next to a drama … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day 3

Posted on September 1, 2011 by erinparker75

Retiro again! But this time, there is sun. The following conversation took place between Lana and a seemingly “unknown” bystander: Man: Oh, hello there. How are you? Lana: (a bit bewildered) good… Man: how have things been? Lana: I’m sorry, … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day two

Posted on August 25, 2011 by erinparker75

Naturally, there were hangovers. I don’t handle hangovers with much grace. And by much I mean none.  I can’t manage to meet up with Cheslea and her friends until the late afternoon. We make our way over to the Mercado … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day one

Posted on August 23, 2011 by erinparker75

It’s really cool when you have friends in Texas, and then they move to Spain, and then you move to Spain, and then you get to meet up in another country and play in each other’s cities! Life is so … Continue reading →

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Moving up in Madrid

Posted on August 16, 2011 by erinparker75

So I’ve decided to move out. After much deliberation and one too many fried fish sticks for dinner, this girl has decided to jump ship. I’m leaving these [Hail] Mary’s behind. This in large part has to do with the … Continue reading →

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on June 20, 2011 by erinparker75

I’ve never been a big fan of paella. Because the key to a good paella lies all within the lemon. Lemon, folks! Citrus brings so much depth and flavor out of many dishes, why is it never served with paella … Continue reading →

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Slang I Teach the Kids

Posted on June 9, 2011 by erinparker75

Well the honeymoon phase is definitely over. Miguel the baby cries nonstop, which means I get an average of 4-5 hours of sleep per night. Cranky Pants. Both of us.

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Awkward Hands

Posted on June 7, 2011 by erinparker75
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random things Madrileño style

Posted on June 2, 2011 by erinparker75

a rare breakfast for me here. “You’re eating eggs for breakfast??” Alex asks me in disbelief. Ok guys. It isn’t THAT weird. Ever hear of a far away land called North, Central and South America? Yeah, that tiny speck on … Continue reading →

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