Barcelona – dia segunda

Posted on May 24, 2011 by erinparker75

Due to our return home as the sun was rising, we sleep until 12. Lame. I hate wasting a perfectly good day. Not only do we sleep late, but we linger in bed watching Happy Thank You More Please. The best way to waste a day. If you haven’t seen this movie, stop what you’re doing right now and go get it. It’s beautiful.

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Barcelona – dia uno

Posted on May 23, 2011 by erinparker75

I get to Barcelona Saturday morning after sitting upright in a train all night. No fun!

The luminous Chelsea Neville fixes me coffee and breakfast. A real breakfast! With eggs and spinach and onions and toast. Never underestimate the power of a truly good breakfast.  Continue reading →

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on May 17, 2011 by erinparker75

Why is an alien telling me to stop?

warning sign in Metro

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Writing Markets for Texas

Posted on May 14, 2011 by erinparker75

(MatadorU assignment #1)

1. TEXAS MONTHLY – www.texasmonthly.com
Editor contact:
Jake Silverstein
P.O. Box 1569
Austin, Texas
 78767-1569
512-320-6900
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Awkward Hands

Posted on May 14, 2011 by erinparker75

Madrid, cinco de mayo

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Madrid – My First Night

Posted on May 12, 2011 by erinparker75

I didn’t expect much for my first night in Madrid. I had spent the night at the London Luton airport due to my ridiculously early flight to Spain.

Here’s a tip: Luton is not in London, so don’t let the name fool you. It’s far, far away. You’re much better served to just eat the added costs and fly out of Heathrow or Gatwick. You can put a price on convenience my friend,  Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 11, 2011 by erinparker75

You didn’t think I’d miss out on Cinco de Mayo just cause I’m living in Spain, did ya? I could never betray my Mexican roots in such an offensive way.

Lana took me to a teeeeeny taqueria for tacos and margaritas. After almost 3 weeks of fried food and iceberg lettuce salads, I could barely contain myself. They had quesadillas! I seriously died. Then came back to life and ate some more. Fact: Texans cannot go long periods of time without Mexican food.

We actually ended up getting loads of free beer and free tequila shots so it was a productive evening. It’s always a huge celebration back home so I hope everyone made it a great day.

salud!

Taqueria mi Ciudad
C/ Fuentes, 11, Madrid – 608 621 096

highly recommend!

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Awkward Hands

Posted on May 7, 2011 by erinparker75

Vieques

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You Sound Like You’re From London!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by erinparker75

I have some very dear friends in London so decided to stop there first on my way to Spain.

I arrive late Saturday night so after Cyrus picks me up from the airport –

Cyrus!

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New York

Posted on May 3, 2011 by erinparker75

Since New York is a regular stop for me, there was no need to waste time with sightseeing. A gastro tour of the city is what was in order. And since eating and drinking is one of my best hobbies, I was happy to indulge.

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