Three Seas, the Spanish Coast (Summer 06)
COVER PICTURE: A room with a view at Borja's house in Mahón, Menorca
COVER PICTURE: A room with a view at Borja's house in Mahón, Menorca 2006-08-10
Jorge (remember him from NZ?), his wife Odilia, my sister in law Belén and her American cousin Jacqueline enjoying
Jorge (remember him from NZ?), his wife Odilia, my sister in law Belén and her American cousin Jacqueline enjoying
Building a home for humans or for seagulls?
Building a home for humans or for seagulls? 2006-07-25
Late afternoon flight to Asturias, in Northern Spain, to meet María (and her family!!!)
Late afternoon flight to Asturias, in Northern Spain, to meet María (and her family!!!) 2007-07-31
María with Jorge, her just born nephew
María with Jorge, her just born nephew 2007-08-01
María in the streets of Avilés, a much nicer city than I expected since it's well known in Spain for its
María in the streets of Avilés, a much nicer city than I expected since it's well known in Spain for its
Plaza de España (or "El Parche", the patch, as locals name it) at Avilés
Plaza de España (or "El Parche", the patch, as locals name it) at Avilés 2007-08-01
San Francisco street, also in Avilés
San Francisco street, also in Avilés 2007-08-01
Colorful paving stones in Avilés
Colorful paving stones in Avilés 2007-08-01
María at the impressive Bufones de Pría, holes in the rock where you can hear the sea and, in a rough day, eve
María at the impressive Bufones de Pría, holes in the rock where you can hear the sea and, in a rough day, eve
The beautiful cliffs around the Bufones de Pría
The beautiful cliffs around the Bufones de Pría 2006-08-02
Another view of the Bufones (the dark spot on the left would be one of the holes)
Another view of the Bufones (the dark spot on the left would be one of the holes) 2006-08-02
The spectacular Guadamía beach, right next to the Bufones, where in low tide you have to walk a few hundred meters
The spectacular Guadamía beach, right next to the Bufones, where in low tide you have to walk a few hundred meters
Gulpiyuri, one of the world's most (if not the most) unusual beaches. It's in the middle of a prairie, with no
Gulpiyuri, one of the world's most (if not the most) unusual beaches. It's in the middle of a prairie, with no
View of the cliffs near Gulpiyuri beach
View of the cliffs near Gulpiyuri beach 2006-08-02
María at the cliffs, also near Gulpiyuri
María at the cliffs, also near Gulpiyuri 2006-08-02
Water coming in through the hole that fills Gulpiyuri beach
Water coming in through the hole that fills Gulpiyuri beach 2006-08-02
Low tide at a little town near Llanes
Low tide at a little town near Llanes 2006-08-02
The little islands at Barro beach, in Llanes.
The little islands at Barro beach, in Llanes. 2006-08-02
The famous Basílica de Covadonga, situated at the place where Pelayo claimed the Virgin appear to him to encourage
The famous Basílica de Covadonga, situated at the place where Pelayo claimed the Virgin appear to him to encourage
Walking and singing in the rain at Covadonga. I actually liked it, since it gave the whole place a more mysterious look
Walking and singing in the rain at Covadonga. I actually liked it, since it gave the whole place a more mysterious look
Another view of the Covadonga Basilica (and it won't be the last :)
Another view of the Covadonga Basilica (and it won't be the last :) 2006-08-03
María at the lovely little chapel built on the cave where the Virgin appeared to Pelayo in the 8th century
María at the lovely little chapel built on the cave where the Virgin appeared to Pelayo in the 8th century 2006-08-
A lovely view of the Basílica from inside the cave. I had to wait for half a dozen families to have their picture t
A lovely view of the Basílica from inside the cave. I had to wait for half a dozen families to have their picture t
I promise, last picture of the Basílica (which, for those rare fans of David Bustamente, is where he got married)
I promise, last picture of the Basílica (which, for those rare fans of David Bustamente, is where he got married) 2
María below the little chapel
María below the little chapel 2006-08-03
María on our way back from Picos de Europe (one of Spain's most impressive mountain ranges). Unfortunately, th
María on our way back from Picos de Europe (one of Spain's most impressive mountain ranges). Unfortunately, th
María at the Fito look-out, that provides a spectacular view of the Asturian coast
María at the Fito look-out, that provides a spectacular view of the Asturian coast 2006-08-03
Dusk at Old Sabugo Church, in Avilés, before enjoying an excellent seafood dinner with typical sidra (cider)
Dusk at Old Sabugo Church, in Avilés, before enjoying an excellent seafood dinner with typical sidra (cider) 2006-0
View of the monument to Philippe Cousteau (son of the famous diver) from the Anchor Museum in Salinas, where María&
View of the monument to Philippe Cousteau (son of the famous diver) from the Anchor Museum in Salinas, where María&
María and I at the Anchor Museum
María and I at the Anchor Museum 2007-08-04
María at the quite touristry, but extremely beautiful, village of Cudilleros
María at the quite touristry, but extremely beautiful, village of Cudilleros 2006-08-04
That day they acted as shades, but I don't know if these umbrellas are really meant for rain, so frequent in Asturi
That day they acted as shades, but I don't know if these umbrellas are really meant for rain, so frequent in Asturi
Hundreds of "lisas" (I don't know their English name) swim against each other to catch some "goodies
Hundreds of "lisas" (I don't know their English name) swim against each other to catch some "goodies
A view of Cudillero from the look out
A view of Cudillero from the look out 2006-08-04
And a view from across the water
And a view from across the water 2006-08-04
And finally! We saw Picos de Europa on our plane to Mallorca.
And finally! We saw Picos de Europa on our plane to Mallorca. 2007-08-04
My friend Leo (whom I met by surprise) and my cousing (and host) Quico at the inauguration of the Floridita Bar at Gran
My friend Leo (whom I met by surprise) and my cousing (and host) Quico at the inauguration of the Floridita Bar at Gran
María and I with Quico and his wife, Loles, at the same place
María and I with Quico and his wife, Loles, at the same place 2007-08-05
Little Loles (Quico and Loles' little daughter) waiting for her lunch
Little Loles (Quico and Loles' little daughter) waiting for her lunch 2006-08-06
Brothers and sister. Aren't they cute!
Brothers and sister. Aren't they cute! 2006-08-06
Quico and Gonzalo looking at the boats on the Marina
Quico and Gonzalo looking at the boats on the Marina 2006-08-06
María on our way to Santa Ponça
María on our way to Santa Ponça 2006-08-06
A sail boat heading on the same direction
A sail boat heading on the same direction 2006-08-06
María, Quico and Loles with their two sons
María, Quico and Loles with their two sons 2006-08-06
The spectacular Bellver Castle...
The spectacular Bellver Castle... 2006-08-07
...and the equally spectacular view from it
...and the equally spectacular view from it 2006-08-07
María watching the sea from one of the castle's windows
María watching the sea from one of the castle's windows 2006-08-07
The central patio of Bellver, the only round castle I know
The central patio of Bellver, the only round castle I know 2006-08-07
María "Monroe" fighting a gust of wind :)
María "Monroe" fighting a gust of wind :) 2006-08-07
Last view of Bellver castle
Last view of Bellver castle 2006-08-07
La Llotja building in Palma
La Llotja building in Palma 2006-08-07
And an unusual view of the Almudaina Palace
And an unusual view of the Almudaina Palace 2006-08-07
Horse-carriages (for toursits) at Palma's Cathedral
Horse-carriages (for toursits) at Palma's Cathedral 2006-08-07
María with my local friend Pedro, his wife Maribel and their son at Sa Ràpita, near Es Trenc beach (claimed to
María with my local friend Pedro, his wife Maribel and their son at Sa Ràpita, near Es Trenc beach (claimed to
Boats at Sa Ràpita at dusk
Boats at Sa Ràpita at dusk 2006-08-07
Pepe, whom I met in Byron Bay during my round-the-world trip, with his girlfriend at a bar in Palma
Pepe, whom I met in Byron Bay during my round-the-world trip, with his girlfriend at a bar in Palma 2006-08-07
Alcudia during the local festivities
Alcudia during the local festivities 2006-08-08
Colorful doors in Alcudia
Colorful doors in Alcudia 2006-08-08
The beach of Pollensa, during an unusual quiet moment
The beach of Pollensa, during an unusual quiet moment 2006-08-08
María and I at the typical viewpoint on the way to Formentor Cape
María and I at the typical viewpoint on the way to Formentor Cape 2006-08-08
The impressive view from the lookout
The impressive view from the lookout 2006-08-08
A view from the top of the beautiful Formentor Beach
A view from the top of the beautiful Formentor Beach 2006-08-08
Formentor beach... and try to fit in another boat
Formentor beach... and try to fit in another boat 2006-08-08
María at Formentor Beach
María at Formentor Beach 2006-08-08
Beautiful sunset at Formentor beach
Beautiful sunset at Formentor beach 2006-08-08
The lovely village of Fornalutx
The lovely village of Fornalutx 2006-08-09
One of the many steep streets in Fornalutx
One of the many steep streets in Fornalutx 2006-08-09
And a beautiful garden, also in Fornalutx
And a beautiful garden, also in Fornalutx 2006-08-09
Boats at Puerto Soller
Boats at Puerto Soller 2006-08-09
And a close up on those same boats
And a close up on those same boats 2006-08-09
María walking along the beach of Puerto Soller
María walking along the beach of Puerto Soller 2006-08-09
A view of the lighthouse on the entrance to Puerto Soller
A view of the lighthouse on the entrance to Puerto Soller 2006-08-09
The little (and extremely touristry) little tram that takes you from the town of Soller to the port
The little (and extremely touristry) little tram that takes you from the town of Soller to the port 2006-08-09
Maria at the driving wheel of the tram
Maria at the driving wheel of the tram 2006-08-09
Hotel La Residencia, at Deià. One of the nicest hotels in the island (own by Richard Branson, I believe)
Hotel La Residencia, at Deià. One of the nicest hotels in the island (own by Richard Branson, I believe) 2006-08-09
Sculpture-like olive trees in Deià. They must be hundreds of years old
Sculpture-like olive trees in Deià. They must be hundreds of years old 2006-08-09
María talking on the phone while enjoying this lovely view from Deià
María talking on the phone while enjoying this lovely view from Deià 2006-08-09
Boats outside Puerto Portals, Mallorca's fanciest marina
Boats outside Puerto Portals, Mallorca's fanciest marina 2006-08-09
Last night with Quico and Loles in Puerto Portals
Last night with Quico and Loles in Puerto Portals 2006-08-09
Decorations at the Cartuja of Valldemossa
Decorations at the Cartuja of Valldemossa 2006-08-10
A view of the only remaining tower of the Cartuja
A view of the only remaining tower of the Cartuja 2006-08-10
Our providers of grapes for the day. This little kids tried to make some extra money by selling fresh fruit in Valldemos
Our providers of grapes for the day. This little kids tried to make some extra money by selling fresh fruit in Valldemos
A view of Valldemossa from the road to Palma
A view of Valldemossa from the road to Palma 2006-08-10
And Palma from the air, on our way to Menorca
And Palma from the air, on our way to Menorca 2006-08-10
Borja and our heavy luggage (which included my diving and kite-surf equipment) in his little jeep
Borja and our heavy luggage (which included my diving and kite-surf equipment) in his little jeep 2006-08-10
The spectacular view from Borja's house at dusk...
The spectacular view from Borja's house at dusk... 2006-08-10
...And in a bright morning
...And in a bright morning 2006-08-11
First night out in Mahón
First night out in Mahón 2006-08-10
Borja and Laia, two of our flatmates
Borja and Laia, two of our flatmates 2006-08-11
The 3 cooks wrapping up food for the day. Notice how each one has her own area
The 3 cooks wrapping up food for the day. Notice how each one has her own area 2006-08-11
"Mummy Laia" tries to protect herself from the sun at Son Saura del Norte
"Mummy Laia" tries to protect herself from the sun at Son Saura del Norte 2006-08-11
Borja mugging Alberto
Borja mugging Alberto 2006-08-11
Enjoying a fun dinner at Borja's home
Enjoying a fun dinner at Borja's home 2006-08-11
Me and the girls :)
Me and the girls :) 2006-08-12
Patricia and I enjoying a "delicious" (ehem) vegetable rice that Borja recommended us
Patricia and I enjoying a "delicious" (ehem) vegetable rice that Borja recommended us 2006-08-12
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:29:51
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:29:51 2006-08-12
Fer, Vero, Borja, Patricia, me and María at the spectacular Binidalí beach
Fer, Vero, Borja, Patricia, me and María at the spectacular Binidalí beach 2006-08-12
Another view of Binidalí, from the top
Another view of Binidalí, from the top 2006-08-12
The beautiful white village of Binibeca
The beautiful white village of Binibeca 2006-08-12
Another view of Binibeca
Another view of Binibeca 2006-08-12
The 2 Borjas enjoying a nice dinner with María and I
The 2 Borjas enjoying a nice dinner with María and I 2006-08-13
And the other side of the table: Patricia, Vero, Fer and Bego
And the other side of the table: Patricia, Vero, Fer and Bego 2006-08-13
The beautiful beach of Cavallería. This is the nudist side, so we opted for the other one, not as beautiful but a l
The beautiful beach of Cavallería. This is the nudist side, so we opted for the other one, not as beautiful but a l
Sunset from Borja's house. A familiar view, isn't it?
Sunset from Borja's house. A familiar view, isn't it? 2006-08-13
Another view of the same sunset
Another view of the same sunset 2006-08-13
Fer and Vero's very cute daugther, Gabriela
Fer and Vero's very cute daugther, Gabriela 2006-08-13
At the beautiful beach of Algaiarens (literaly, "Seaweed and sand")
At the beautiful beach of Algaiarens (literaly, "Seaweed and sand") 2006-08-14
Enjoying a walk along the very cute port of Ciudadela
Enjoying a walk along the very cute port of Ciudadela 2006-08-14
Masts in Ciudadela
Masts in Ciudadela 2006-08-14
Looking up from the port
Looking up from the port 2006-08-14
Enjoying a cocktail in the port
Enjoying a cocktail in the port 2006-08-14
Yes, we're still in Ciudadela
Yes, we're still in Ciudadela 2006-08-14
Dusc and light
Dusc and light 2006-08-14
Along the street markets of Ciudadela
Along the street markets of Ciudadela 2006-08-14
A view of the port of Ciudadela at dusk
A view of the port of Ciudadela at dusk 2006-08-14
A house near Binisafua beach
A house near Binisafua beach 2006-08-15
Borja, Bego, Vero and María at Binisafua
Borja, Bego, Vero and María at Binisafua 2006-08-15
Vero and Gabriela taking a swim
Vero and Gabriela taking a swim 2006-08-15
Another view of the boats at Binisafua
Another view of the boats at Binisafua 2006-08-15
Cliffs near Binisafua
Cliffs near Binisafua 2006-08-15
A boat near the cliffs
A boat near the cliffs 2006-08-15
The group considering a swim (at the end, only Borja and I did)
The group considering a swim (at the end, only Borja and I did) 2006-08-15
María and Bego watching the view from the cliffs
María and Bego watching the view from the cliffs 2006-08-15
And the guys
And the guys 2006-08-15
View of the narrow Binisafua beach
View of the narrow Binisafua beach 2006-08-15
María and Bego considering jumping at La Olla, a place where there's no beach and you swim directly from the r
María and Bego considering jumping at La Olla, a place where there's no beach and you swim directly from the r
María at La Olla
María at La Olla 2006-08-15
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:08:44
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:08:44 2006-08-16
After 1.5 hours (we took the wrong path) loaded with a cooler full of stuff and sun-shades we finally enjoyed this spect
After 1.5 hours (we took the wrong path) loaded with a cooler full of stuff and sun-shades we finally enjoyed this spect
Beautiful rocks on our way back from Cala Pilar
Beautiful rocks on our way back from Cala Pilar 2006-08-16
Last dinner in Menorca at Borja's house
Last dinner in Menorca at Borja's house 2006-08-16
The cook preparing some seafood
The cook preparing some seafood 2006-08-16
A large cruiser departing from Mahón port
A large cruiser departing from Mahón port 2006-08-17
The group on our way to Binibeca
The group on our way to Binibeca 2006-08-17
The beautiful town of Binibeca, and its white houses
The beautiful town of Binibeca, and its white houses 2006-08-17
Taking a rest (while other take money)
Taking a rest (while other take money) 2006-08-17
One of the houses in Binibeca
One of the houses in Binibeca 2006-08-17
Enjoying the view from Binibeca (or that's what I though, cause they were actually watching a couple boats that had
Enjoying the view from Binibeca (or that's what I though, cause they were actually watching a couple boats that had
Boats at Binibeca
Boats at Binibeca 2006-08-17
Fer and María in the narrow street of Binibeca
Fer and María in the narrow street of Binibeca 2006-08-17
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:49:22
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:49:22 2006-08-17
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:56:24
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:56:24 2006-08-17
And back in the mainland. This is how close you can see Africa from Spain, when arriving in Tarifa
And back in the mainland. This is how close you can see Africa from Spain, when arriving in Tarifa 2006-08-20
My car next to one of the hundreds of windmills that take advantage of one of Europe's windiest towns
My car next to one of the hundreds of windmills that take advantage of one of Europe's windiest towns 2006-08-20
Anna, José Luis and Ana, on our first night out in Tarifa
Anna, José Luis and Ana, on our first night out in Tarifa 2006-08-20
Balty and I on the same night
Balty and I on the same night 2006-08-20
Charly, me and Augusto, enjoying some mint-tea after dinner
Charly, me and Augusto, enjoying some mint-tea after dinner 2006-08-21
Ana and Balty enjoyed something else
Ana and Balty enjoyed something else 2006-08-21
The view of the beach from our hotel in a quite windy day
The view of the beach from our hotel in a quite windy day 2006-08-22
Everybody considering the wind conditions to decide what to take and where to go
Everybody considering the wind conditions to decide what to take and where to go 2006-08-22
Charly and I choose this beach for the first two days: the wind wasn't so strong and you could enjoy this nice view
Charly and I choose this beach for the first two days: the wind wasn't so strong and you could enjoy this nice view
The whole group enjoying a nice dinner at our hotel...
The whole group enjoying a nice dinner at our hotel... 2006-08-23
...And watching some of José Luis' pictures
...And watching some of José Luis' pictures 2006-08-24
José Luis and Anna on a crazy night out
José Luis and Anna on a crazy night out 2006-08-24
Anna, Gonzalo, me, José Luis, Adriana and Balty that same night
Anna, Gonzalo, me, José Luis, Adriana and Balty that same night 2006-08-24
A view of the streets of Tarifa with Guzmán el Bueno's castle (from the 12th century, when the city was recove
A view of the streets of Tarifa with Guzmán el Bueno's castle (from the 12th century, when the city was recove
Enjoying a mojito at the Explora with Augusto and César, my brother-in-law
Enjoying a mojito at the Explora with Augusto and César, my brother-in-law 2006-08-25
César, me, Lorna and Augusto at the Explora
César, me, Lorna and Augusto at the Explora 2006-08-25
One of our last nights in Tarifa
One of our last nights in Tarifa 2006-08-25
José Luis and César, getting overly friendly
José Luis and César, getting overly friendly 2006-08-25
And Javier, Lorna and I not falling far behind
And Javier, Lorna and I not falling far behind 2006-08-25
Last day in Tarifa, on another very windy day not suitable for kite-surfing
Last day in Tarifa, on another very windy day not suitable for kite-surfing 2006-08-26
And back to where we started: a boat sailing in La Herradura
And back to where we started: a boat sailing in La Herradura 2006-08-28
Tarifa (May 06)
COVER PICTURE: Spring in Tarifa
COVER PICTURE: Spring in Tarifa 2006-05-02
Spring in Jaén, where flowers suround olive trees
Spring in Jaén, where flowers suround olive trees 2006-04-27
A familiar sight: Sunset from La Herradura
A familiar sight: Sunset from La Herradura 2006-04-28
Seagulls enjoying the view
Seagulls enjoying the view 2006-04-28
Sunset at Los Lances beach, on our first night in Tarifa
Sunset at Los Lances beach, on our first night in Tarifa 2006-04-29
María at Los Lances
María at Los Lances 2006-04-29
Peaceful ending for a windless day...
Peaceful ending for a windless day... 2006-04-29
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María at Valdevaqueros
María at Valdevaqueros 2006-04-30
María with her first kite on her kitesurfing course
María with her first kite on her kitesurfing course 2006-05-01
María and her kite
María and her kite 2006-05-01
Not as easy as it seems!
Not as easy as it seems! 2006-05-01
When I say the area around Tarifa is still wild, I mean it. Just check out the cows walking along our hotel's parki
When I say the area around Tarifa is still wild, I mean it. Just check out the cows walking along our hotel's parki
Spring in Tarifa, something new for me
Spring in Tarifa, something new for me 2006-05-02
This is the view on our way to Bolonia beach
This is the view on our way to Bolonia beach 2006-05-02
Easter 2006
COVER PICTURE: all 8 of us enjoying a drink at Frigiliana
COVER PICTURE: all 8 of us enjoying a drink at Frigiliana 2006-04-15
Alicia and Bea enjoying their early breakfast...
Alicia and Bea enjoying their early breakfast... 2006-04-14
...joined by María for an early nap
...joined by María for an early nap 2006-04-14
Expectation around Jimena, María's (the housekeeper) first grand daughter.
Expectation around Jimena, María's (the housekeeper) first grand daughter. 2006-04-14
María and her daughter (and new mother) Conchi
María and her daughter (and new mother) Conchi 2006-04-14
Conchi with her baby
Conchi with her baby 2006-04-14
Happy family: daddy Ignacio, mommy María and hairy child JB
Happy family: daddy Ignacio, mommy María and hairy child JB 2006-04-15
Beautiful windows at Cómpeta's Main Square
Beautiful windows at Cómpeta's Main Square 2006-04-15
Having a snack at Cómpeta's (extremely noisy) Main Square
Having a snack at Cómpeta's (extremely noisy) Main Square 2006-04-15
Old men taking a break on their afternoon walk
Old men taking a break on their afternoon walk 2006-04-15
Little kids with new-born baby cats at Frigiliana, a beautiful village on the province of Málaga
Little kids with new-born baby cats at Frigiliana, a beautiful village on the province of Málaga 2006-04-15
Two lovely old women. The one on the right is 96 years old and, as she told me without blinking, is waiting for her favo
Two lovely old women. The one on the right is 96 years old and, as she told me without blinking, is waiting for her favo
Bea, Ignacio and María at Frigiliana
Bea, Ignacio and María at Frigiliana 2006-04-15
César, my sister's boyfriend, on his favorite activity during the day: talking on the phone
César, my sister's boyfriend, on his favorite activity during the day: talking on the phone 2006-04-15
Enjoying the view and the smell of the orange trees
Enjoying the view and the smell of the orange trees 2006-04-15
Orange trees and their fruit
Orange trees and their fruit 2006-04-15
Steep streets of Frigiliana
Steep streets of Frigiliana 2006-04-15
Colorful window...
Colorful window... 2006-04-15
... and a colorful door. This type of doors are very common in Andalucía, as they let the cool breeze in but keep a
... and a colorful door. This type of doors are very common in Andalucía, as they let the cool breeze in but keep a
Beautiful roof-tops of Frigiliana
Beautiful roof-tops of Frigiliana 2006-04-15
And a general view of the village
And a general view of the village 2006-04-15
Enjoying a snack while watching the sunset at Frigiliana
Enjoying a snack while watching the sunset at Frigiliana 2006-04-15
Same place, a little later (not bad for a self-picture)
Same place, a little later (not bad for a self-picture) 2006-04-15
Frigiliana at dusk
Frigiliana at dusk 2006-04-15
Typical narrow streets of Frigiliana
Typical narrow streets of Frigiliana 2006-04-15
Testing whether Alicia is as heavy as she claims
Testing whether Alicia is as heavy as she claims 2006-04-15
Light dinner for a hungry crowd
Light dinner for a hungry crowd 2006-04-15
Afternoon reading at the terrace
Afternoon reading at the terrace 2006-04-16
A paraglyder flying next to our house
A paraglyder flying next to our house 2006-04-16
More afternoon reading
More afternoon reading 2006-04-16
My sister Isa, with JB, and Cristina
My sister Isa, with JB, and Cristina 2006-04-16
Bea trying to make JB stay quiet
Bea trying to make JB stay quiet 2006-04-16
More afternoon reading
More afternoon reading 2006-04-16
And more reading. Aren't we a cultural crowd or what!
And more reading. Aren't we a cultural crowd or what! 2006-04-16
Washing a stray dog that my sister found and that became her adopted child for the weekend
Washing a stray dog that my sister found and that became her adopted child for the weekend 2006-04-16
Full beauty service: haircut, drying and massaging
Full beauty service: haircut, drying and massaging 2006-04-16
You can't get any closer to a dog's SPA
You can't get any closer to a dog's SPA 2006-04-16
María enjoying the sunset on our last evening
María enjoying the sunset on our last evening 2006-04-16
Rome, Italy (Mar 06)
COVER PICTURE: Piazza Navona
COVER PICTURE: Piazza Navona 2006-03-04
My friend Lalla (whom I met in Byron Bay, during my RTW trip) and I enjoying a first drink near Campo de' Fiori
My friend Lalla (whom I met in Byron Bay, during my RTW trip) and I enjoying a first drink near Campo de' Fiori 200
María and I, on our first night in Rome
María and I, on our first night in Rome 2006-03-04
A colorful shop near our hotel
A colorful shop near our hotel 2006-03-04
A woman selling fruit at the morning market at Campo dè Fiori
A woman selling fruit at the morning market at Campo dè Fiori 2006-03-04
Typical restaurant, at Piazza Farnese
Typical restaurant, at Piazza Farnese 2006-03-04
Trees along the Lungotevere dei Tebaldi, near the Tiber river
Trees along the Lungotevere dei Tebaldi, near the Tiber river 2006-03-04
The Castel Sant' Angelo, and the brigde with the same name
The Castel Sant' Angelo, and the brigde with the same name 2006-03-04
What's a visit to Rome without Piazza San Pietro!
What's a visit to Rome without Piazza San Pietro! 2006-03-04
New technlogies at old Piazza San Pietro
New technlogies at old Piazza San Pietro 2006-03-04
The spectacular dome of San Pietro Cathedral, designed by Michelangelo and claimed to be the largest of any cathedral in
The spectacular dome of San Pietro Cathedral, designed by Michelangelo and claimed to be the largest of any cathedral in
Few cities can boast to say that their highest building is over 400 years old. And this is the view from it: Piazza San
Few cities can boast to say that their highest building is over 400 years old. And this is the view from it: Piazza San
A little experiment, trying to get a panoramic view of the city blending two separate photos.
A little experiment, trying to get a panoramic view of the city blending two separate photos. 2006-04-10
This is Rome. Probably the only capital in Western Europe that has no skyscrapers. Only that fact would be enough to mak
This is Rome. Probably the only capital in Western Europe that has no skyscrapers. Only that fact would be enough to mak
San Pietro's dome from inside the Cathedral. Notice the Baldacchino by Bernini, that can only be used by the Pope,
San Pietro's dome from inside the Cathedral. Notice the Baldacchino by Bernini, that can only be used by the Pope,
A view of the columns that guard Piazza San Pietro
A view of the columns that guard Piazza San Pietro 2006-03-04
Italy's best known food, offered in countless varieties in Rome
Italy's best known food, offered in countless varieties in Rome 2006-03-04
Me next to the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of 4 rivers, each representing one of the contienents known at that t
Me next to the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of 4 rivers, each representing one of the contienents known at that t
Tourists buying paintings at the busy and beautiful Piazza Navona
Tourists buying paintings at the busy and beautiful Piazza Navona 2006-03-04
Typical Cafés at Piazza Navona, and a major tourist attraction (as the prices will tell you)
Typical Cafés at Piazza Navona, and a major tourist attraction (as the prices will tell you) 2006-03-04
Backpacker nuns at Piazza Navona
Backpacker nuns at Piazza Navona 2006-03-04
Another Bernini fountain at Piazza Navona: Fontana del Nettuno
Another Bernini fountain at Piazza Navona: Fontana del Nettuno 2006-03-04
María walking along the art-filled Piazza Navona. During the ancient Roman times, this place was used to stage nava
María walking along the art-filled Piazza Navona. During the ancient Roman times, this place was used to stage nava
And, of course, both of us enjoying a coffee at one of the Cafés
And, of course, both of us enjoying a coffee at one of the Cafés 2006-03-04
The Pantheon, the best preserved bulding from Ancient Rome. Its dome is the largest ever constructed in the world (altho
The Pantheon, the best preserved bulding from Ancient Rome. Its dome is the largest ever constructed in the world (altho
The lovely Fontana di Trevi, where you MUST throw a coin for your wishes. I wonder what they do with all that money...
The lovely Fontana di Trevi, where you MUST throw a coin for your wishes. I wonder what they do with all that money... 2
This is a regular weekend at the Fontana di Trevi. Imagine what must be like during the high season, like Easter or summ
This is a regular weekend at the Fontana di Trevi. Imagine what must be like during the high season, like Easter or summ
María and I at the Fontana before throwing our coins to ensure we'll return to this beautiful city.
María and I at the Fontana before throwing our coins to ensure we'll return to this beautiful city. 2006-03-04
And María, throwing her coin for the third time at the Fontana, something that has quite significant consequences (
And María, throwing her coin for the third time at the Fontana, something that has quite significant consequences (
The hated Vittoriano, a monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele the Second, Italy's first king (which makes me wond
The hated Vittoriano, a monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele the Second, Italy's first king (which makes me wond
Lalla and Nicky (my two friend from Byron Bay) celebrating Giulia's birthday
Lalla and Nicky (my two friend from Byron Bay) celebrating Giulia's birthday 2006-03-04
All the people attending the wild birthday celebration
All the people attending the wild birthday celebration 2006-03-05
Giulia with all the girls, some of them getting overly friendly...
Giulia with all the girls, some of them getting overly friendly... 2006-03-05
... and Giulia with all the boys who, as usual, behaved much better :)
... and Giulia with all the boys who, as usual, behaved much better :) 2006-03-05
Looking for gas-station number 3
Looking for gas-station number 3 2006-03-05
Girl-scouts at Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
Girl-scouts at Area Sacra di Largo Argentina 2006-03-05
Monument to the Fallen Soldier, at the Vittoriano
Monument to the Fallen Soldier, at the Vittoriano 2006-03-05
A view of Piazza Venezia from the Vittoriano
A view of Piazza Venezia from the Vittoriano 2006-03-05
Colonna di Traiano (a Spanish-born Emperor, by the way), which represents some of the most important battles
Colonna di Traiano (a Spanish-born Emperor, by the way), which represents some of the most important battles 2006-03-05
Remains of the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums).
Remains of the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums). 2006-03-05
Ruins of the Basilica Aemilia, at Foro Romano
Ruins of the Basilica Aemilia, at Foro Romano 2006-03-05
A detail of some of the old ruins at Foro Romano
A detail of some of the old ruins at Foro Romano 2006-03-05
The ruins of the Tempio di Saturno
The ruins of the Tempio di Saturno 2006-03-05
The Foro Romano looks as if a bomb had dropped over it. Ruins everywhere, so it's up to your imagination to visuali
The Foro Romano looks as if a bomb had dropped over it. Ruins everywhere, so it's up to your imagination to visuali
María at the Foro Romano
María at the Foro Romano 2006-03-05
Beautiful shades of color at the columns near the Tempio di Romolo
Beautiful shades of color at the columns near the Tempio di Romolo 2006-03-05
Arco di Tito, built to commemorate the taking of Jerusalem by the Emperor
Arco di Tito, built to commemorate the taking of Jerusalem by the Emperor 2006-03-05
María near the Arco di Constantino, one of the latest significant monuments of Ancient Rome
María near the Arco di Constantino, one of the latest significant monuments of Ancient Rome 2006-03-05
María and I inside the Coliseum
María and I inside the Coliseum 2006-03-05
General view of the Coliseum. On the left, a reconstruction of the wood and sand surface that covered the tunnels where
General view of the Coliseum. On the left, a reconstruction of the wood and sand surface that covered the tunnels where
María at the Coliseum
María at the Coliseum 2006-03-05
A view of Arco di Constantino from the Coliseum
A view of Arco di Constantino from the Coliseum 2006-03-05
Internal galleries of the Coliseum
Internal galleries of the Coliseum 2006-03-05
And last picture of the series "María at the Coliseum"
And last picture of the series "María at the Coliseum" 2006-03-05
A very good view of the different concentric ovals that form the structure of the Coliseum
A very good view of the different concentric ovals that form the structure of the Coliseum 2006-03-05
A view of the Foro Romano from the Palatino
A view of the Foro Romano from the Palatino 2006-03-05
Northern view from the same place
Northern view from the same place 2006-03-05
María checking her guidebook, with the Vittorino on the background
María checking her guidebook, with the Vittorino on the background 2006-03-05
One of the ruins found at the Palatino
One of the ruins found at the Palatino 2006-03-05
Typical fast-food place, Italian style, near the Coliseum
Typical fast-food place, Italian style, near the Coliseum 2006-03-05
Beautiful statue of Moises at San Pietro in Vincoli
Beautiful statue of Moises at San Pietro in Vincoli 2006-03-05
And a rather more scary piece of art at the same place
And a rather more scary piece of art at the same place 2006-03-05
The Coliseum at night
The Coliseum at night 2006-03-05
And the Cafés at Piazza Navona at night
And the Cafés at Piazza Navona at night 2006-03-05
The beautiful Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, at the huge Musei Vaticani
The beautiful Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, at the huge Musei Vaticani 2006-03-06
And what everyone hopes to see when visiting the Vatican: the breath-taking paintings by Micheangelo at the Cappella Sis
And what everyone hopes to see when visiting the Vatican: the breath-taking paintings by Micheangelo at the Cappella Sis
María, Lalla and Nicky at the top of Piazza del Poppolo, on our last day in Rome
María, Lalla and Nicky at the top of Piazza del Poppolo, on our last day in Rome 2006-03-06
And the famous wolf who took care of Romolo and Remo, the founders of Rome. The original, of course, is inside the Musei
And the famous wolf who took care of Romolo and Remo, the founders of Rome. The original, of course, is inside the Musei
Autumn Escapade (USA, Switzerland; Oct-Nov 05)
COVER PICTURE: New York's Central Park in Autumn
COVER PICTURE: New York's Central Park in Autumn 2005-11-16
Cloud-covered skies, after taking off from New York's JFK
Cloud-covered skies, after taking off from New York's JFK 2005-10-28
One of the manualy operated elevators that leads to the top of Seattle's Smith Tower, one of the oldest skyscrapper
One of the manualy operated elevators that leads to the top of Seattle's Smith Tower, one of the oldest skyscrapper
Colorful vegetable creations at Seattle's Pike Market
Colorful vegetable creations at Seattle's Pike Market 2005-10-28
There's going to be a very unhappy Ferrari owner. It was funny to see how people cheered in surprise as the car pas
There's going to be a very unhappy Ferrari owner. It was funny to see how people cheered in surprise as the car pas
Panoramic view of Seattle from the ferry to Bainbridge Island
Panoramic view of Seattle from the ferry to Bainbridge Island 2005-10-28
Seattle, this time with the ferry.
Seattle, this time with the ferry. 2005-10-28
A very colorful Fall image of one of the Coffee Houses in Bainbridge
A very colorful Fall image of one of the Coffee Houses in Bainbridge 2005-10-28
The lovely little harbour at Bainbridge
The lovely little harbour at Bainbridge 2005-10-28
15/12/05
05 2005-10-28
It's Halloween at Pike's Market fish shops
It's Halloween at Pike's Market fish shops 2005-10-29
Colorful fruit displays at Pike's Market
Colorful fruit displays at Pike's Market 2005-10-29
Parking our car near a leaf-covered house near the University of Washington, to watch on the TV USC vs. Washington State
Parking our car near a leaf-covered house near the University of Washington, to watch on the TV USC vs. Washington State
One of the bulidings at University of Washington
One of the bulidings at University of Washington 2005-10-29
The controversial Space Needle from the 1962 World Expo in Seattle
The controversial Space Needle from the 1962 World Expo in Seattle 2005-10-29
The very first Starbucks Café, which looks nothing like any other Starbucks (not a single place to sit down!!)
The very first Starbucks Café, which looks nothing like any other Starbucks (not a single place to sit down!!) 2005
Sunset at Pike's Farmers Market
Sunset at Pike's Farmers Market 2005-10-29
Enjoying a fabulous Puerto Rican breakfast with my friend Larry and his 2 friends from Seattle
Enjoying a fabulous Puerto Rican breakfast with my friend Larry and his 2 friends from Seattle 2005-10-30
The mighty Concorde, at the Museum of Flight
The mighty Concorde, at the Museum of Flight 2005-10-30
Isn't this the greatest invention of all times?! A car that could fry from the wonderful 60s. Too bad they don&apos
Isn't this the greatest invention of all times?! A car that could fry from the wonderful 60s. Too bad they don&apos
The famous fish throwers preparing their early morning display of fresh salmon
The famous fish throwers preparing their early morning display of fresh salmon 2005-10-31
The spectacular Boeing factory where the 747, 767 and 777 are made (notice the size of the cars to get an idea of how bi
The spectacular Boeing factory where the 747, 767 and 777 are made (notice the size of the cars to get an idea of how bi
Little lighthouse in Mukiteo, where I took the ferry to Whidbey Island
Little lighthouse in Mukiteo, where I took the ferry to Whidbey Island 2005-10-31
The ferry and my car (further left), a huge Toyota Camry
The ferry and my car (further left), a huge Toyota Camry 2005-10-31
A cute deer at Whidbey island
A cute deer at Whidbey island 2005-10-31
Late afternoon at the impressive Deception Pass Bridge, that unites Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands
Late afternoon at the impressive Deception Pass Bridge, that unites Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands 2005-10-31
The thick vegetation at North Cascades National Park
The thick vegetation at North Cascades National Park 2005-11-01
And more thick vegetation
And more thick vegetation 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:27:00
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:27:00 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:08:02
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:08:02 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:59:24
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:59:24 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:59:58
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:59:58 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:09:28
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:09:28 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:18:35
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:18:35 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:24:46
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:24:46 2005-11-01
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:37:37
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:37:37 2005-11-01
One of the emerald-blue rivers at the park
One of the emerald-blue rivers at the park 2005-11-01
Fall colors
Fall colors 2005-11-01
DSC_1042-Corregida Peques
DSC_1042-Corregida Peques 2005-11-01
Drops of water in a tree branch. It didn't stop raining the whole day long!
Drops of water in a tree branch. It didn't stop raining the whole day long! 2005-11-01
And when the road started climbing, the rain became snow. At one point I doubted I could make it all the way up to Rainy
And when the road started climbing, the rain became snow. At one point I doubted I could make it all the way up to Rainy
A wonderful Western-style gas station at touristry Winthrop
A wonderful Western-style gas station at touristry Winthrop 2005-11-01
And more Western houses. Despite its touristry appeal, the town was dead after 4 pm.
And more Western houses. Despite its touristry appeal, the town was dead after 4 pm. 2005-11-01
The Bavarian-looking village of Leavenworth
The Bavarian-looking village of Leavenworth 2005-11-02
And a lovely park at the same village
And a lovely park at the same village 2005-11-02
On my way back into the South part of North Cascades National Park
On my way back into the South part of North Cascades National Park 2005-11-02
Turning back after my car starting sliping trying to reach the start of the Alpine Lookout hike (only good during the su
Turning back after my car starting sliping trying to reach the start of the Alpine Lookout hike (only good during the su
The only hike I managed to do: Wallace Falls, near Gold Bar
The only hike I managed to do: Wallace Falls, near Gold Bar 2005-11-02
A playful otter at the Seattle Aquarium (my chosen destination for a very rainy day)
A playful otter at the Seattle Aquarium (my chosen destination for a very rainy day) 2005-11-03
Colorful sea-stars also at the Aquarium
Colorful sea-stars also at the Aquarium 2005-11-03
And yeap, this is California, baby. More exactly Hermosa Beach, where I lived for 2 years during college.
And yeap, this is California, baby. More exactly Hermosa Beach, where I lived for 2 years during college. 2005-11-04
Gonzalo in the apartment he and I used to share in Hermosa Beach. To our surprise, the place was empty, unlocked and it
Gonzalo in the apartment he and I used to share in Hermosa Beach. To our surprise, the place was empty, unlocked and it
Ana (Gonzalo's girlfriend, ESP), Gonzalo (ESP), Colin (Mariana's husband, USA), Mariana (USA now, I guess), me
Ana (Gonzalo's girlfriend, ESP), Gonzalo (ESP), Colin (Mariana's husband, USA), Mariana (USA now, I guess), me
Gonzalo and Rubén at the best hamburger place in the world: In-n-Out!
Gonzalo and Rubén at the best hamburger place in the world: In-n-Out! 2005-11-05
A 747 on its final approach for runway 24-R at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A 747 on its final approach for runway 24-R at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 2005-11-05
3/12/05
05 2005-11-05
Rubén and Gonzalo at Manhattan Beach pier
Rubén and Gonzalo at Manhattan Beach pier 2005-11-05
A cute "uniformed" family watching the sunset at Manhattan Beach
A cute "uniformed" family watching the sunset at Manhattan Beach 2005-11-05
Manhattan Beach pier at sunset
Manhattan Beach pier at sunset 2005-11-05
Watching No. 1 USC's 51-21 win against Stanford at the Coliseum, 31st straight victory setting a college football h
Watching No. 1 USC's 51-21 win against Stanford at the Coliseum, 31st straight victory setting a college football h
The new Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by the famous Frank Gehry, that looks extremely similar to Bilbao's Gugg
The new Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by the famous Frank Gehry, that looks extremely similar to Bilbao's Gugg
The picture I always wanted and never had in over 3 years I lived in LA! Taken from the short hike up Griffith Observato
The picture I always wanted and never had in over 3 years I lived in LA! Taken from the short hike up Griffith Observato
Rubén ordering the delicious chilli fries at Johnnie Rockets
Rubén ordering the delicious chilli fries at Johnnie Rockets 2005-11-06
Having dinner with my hosts Gonzalo and Ana at their house
Having dinner with my hosts Gonzalo and Ana at their house 2005-11-07
Bay Watch, at Manhattan Beach
Bay Watch, at Manhattan Beach 2005-11-08
21/11/05
05 2005-11-08
And yeap, this is California. Two surfers carrying their boards on the bike, also at Manhattan Beach.
And yeap, this is California. Two surfers carrying their boards on the bike, also at Manhattan Beach. 2005-11-08
Believe it or not, this oil field is in the middle of Los Angeles
Believe it or not, this oil field is in the middle of Los Angeles 2005-11-08
God Bless America :)
God Bless America :) 2005-11-08
The place where I spent 3 years of my life: the University of Southern California (USC)
The place where I spent 3 years of my life: the University of Southern California (USC) 2005-11-08
Student bikes parked at USC
Student bikes parked at USC 2005-11-08
Old houses around the USC campus, in the no longer glamourous neighborhood of South-Central.
Old houses around the USC campus, in the no longer glamourous neighborhood of South-Central. 2005-11-08
The main gate of Sony's Studios (formerly Columbia Pictures)
The main gate of Sony's Studios (formerly Columbia Pictures) 2005-11-08
Yeap, the real Ghostbusters' car at Sony Studios (and behind you can see a race car used in Charlie's Angels)
Yeap, the real Ghostbusters' car at Sony Studios (and behind you can see a race car used in Charlie's Angels)
3 generations together: my old friend Mariana (ARG/USA), her mother and her daughter
USA), her mother and her daughter 2005-11-10
Starting the big night of Jorge's bachelor party at Las Vegas with Miguel (ESP), Todd (USA) and Julián (PAR)
Starting the big night of Jorge's bachelor party at Las Vegas with Miguel (ESP), Todd (USA) and Julián (PAR) 2
Same night, same place, different people: Jesús (ESP), me, Jorge (ESP) and Mike (USA)
Same night, same place, different people: Jesús (ESP), me, Jorge (ESP) and Mike (USA) 2005-11-11
Mike...ehem...taking a little rest before heading for the night clubs
Mike...ehem...taking a little rest before heading for the night clubs 2005-11-11
What's a bachelor party in Vegas without a limousine ride?
What's a bachelor party in Vegas without a limousine ride? 2005-11-11
The spectacular view from the top of the Ghost Bar
The spectacular view from the top of the Ghost Bar 2005-11-12
Jorge and the MTV girls at the Ghost Bar
Jorge and the MTV girls at the Ghost Bar 2005-11-12
The spectacular Pauite Golf Club where I lost 8 balls and the rest played golf
The spectacular Pauite Golf Club where I lost 8 balls and the rest played golf 2005-11-12
The Spaniards during the last night in Vegas, as "wild" as the previous ones
The Spaniards during the last night in Vegas, as "wild" as the previous ones 2005-11-13
The New York, New York hotel, one of the many new ones since my last visit to Vegas
The New York, New York hotel, one of the many new ones since my last visit to Vegas 2005-11-13
A view of the main street in Vegas
A view of the main street in Vegas 2005-11-13
What would Vegas be without those Elvis impersonators...
What would Vegas be without those Elvis impersonators... 2005-11-13
The Hardley Davidson Café, following the steps of the Hard Rock one.
The Hardley Davidson Café, following the steps of the Hard Rock one. 2005-11-13
The Bellagio hotel, right after the water show
The Bellagio hotel, right after the water show 2005-11-13
And, can you guess it? Yes, that's the Paris Hotel
And, can you guess it? Yes, that's the Paris Hotel 2005-11-13
And the Venetian hotel
And the Venetian hotel 2005-11-13
Vegas' favorite pastime: the boooooooring slot-machines are everywhere, even the airport.
Vegas' favorite pastime: the boooooooring slot-machines are everywhere, even the airport. 2005-11-13
No matter how many times I've been there, every time I see the Grand Canyon I become speechless
No matter how many times I've been there, every time I see the Grand Canyon I become speechless 2005-11-14
Another view from the South Rim of the Canyon
Another view from the South Rim of the Canyon 2005-11-14
Me and one of the most amazing views in the world
Me and one of the most amazing views in the world 2005-11-14
Reddish colors at the Western side of the South Rim
Reddish colors at the Western side of the South Rim 2005-11-14
And all the colors you can see at this amazing place.
And all the colors you can see at this amazing place. 2005-11-14
Another impressive view of the Grand Canyon
Another impressive view of the Grand Canyon 2005-11-14
And one last view, from the Eastern side. Notice the Colorado river below
And one last view, from the Eastern side. Notice the Colorado river below 2005-11-14
One of the colorful formations I encountered on my way to Kayenta, in the Navajo Nation (almost like an independent coun
One of the colorful formations I encountered on my way to Kayenta, in the Navajo Nation (almost like an independent coun
Rock formations near Kayenta during Full Moon
Rock formations near Kayenta during Full Moon 2005-11-14
An beautiful sunset in Kayenta
An beautiful sunset in Kayenta 2005-11-14
My car at the incredible Monument Valley, in Utah
My car at the incredible Monument Valley, in Utah 2005-11-15
One of the "weird" rock formation in Monument Valley
One of the "weird" rock formation in Monument Valley 2005-11-15
Where the hell is Gary Cooper!
Where the hell is Gary Cooper! 2005-11-15
This place was just incredible. But despite what it looks, it was freezing (around 5º C) over there!
This place was just incredible. But despite what it looks, it was freezing (around 5º C) over there! 2005-11-15
Another spectacular view of Monument Valley
Another spectacular view of Monument Valley 2005-11-15
Taking the road back to Vegas, for a 1,600 km round trip in 2 days.
Taking the road back to Vegas, for a 1,600 km round trip in 2 days. 2005-11-15
Power lines in the Arizona desert
Power lines in the Arizona desert 2005-11-15
One of the dozens of strange formations you can enjoy while driving across Arizona.
One of the dozens of strange formations you can enjoy while driving across Arizona. 2005-11-15
The little town of Kanab, in Utah
The little town of Kanab, in Utah 2005-11-15
And straight to the other side of the country, where I visited New York while waiting for my plane to Madrid. These draw
And straight to the other side of the country, where I visited New York while waiting for my plane to Madrid. These draw
Ground Zero. Even 4 years later, I found it extremely shocking to remember what happened on that place.
Ground Zero. Even 4 years later, I found it extremely shocking to remember what happened on that place. 2005-11-16
People reading the signs in Ground Zero.
People reading the signs in Ground Zero. 2005-11-16
A passerby next to a sign remembering those who died here.
A passerby next to a sign remembering those who died here. 2005-11-16
New York in Autumn
New York in Autumn 2005-11-16
Call me cheesy, but ever since I saw When Harry Met Sally (probably the last good romantic comedy) I ever longed to visi
Call me cheesy, but ever since I saw When Harry Met Sally (probably the last good romantic comedy) I ever longed to visi
Under one of the Central Park bridges
Under one of the Central Park bridges 2005-11-16
Another beautiful view of this park
Another beautiful view of this park 2005-11-16
People walking (or resting) in Central Park
People walking (or resting) in Central Park 2005-11-16
All possible Autumn colors together
All possible Autumn colors together 2005-11-16
A painter near one of the lakes
A painter near one of the lakes 2005-11-16
And one of the popular carriages that take tourist along the place
And one of the popular carriages that take tourist along the place 2005-11-16
One of the fountains in Central Park
One of the fountains in Central Park 2005-11-16
And several Chinese couples having their wedding pictures taken in advance (I never understood why anyone would do that)
And several Chinese couples having their wedding pictures taken in advance (I never understood why anyone would do that)
A couple resting
A couple resting 2005-11-16
One of the many cute squirrels you can find in Central Park
One of the many cute squirrels you can find in Central Park 2005-11-16
The park and what surrounds it
The park and what surrounds it 2005-11-16
One of the lakes, at the Southern end of the park
One of the lakes, at the Southern end of the park 2005-11-16
Yeap, it's Christmas time in New York. I was expecting more Christmas decorations, but I guess it was too early
Yeap, it's Christmas time in New York. I was expecting more Christmas decorations, but I guess it was too early 200
The world famous Radio City music hall
The world famous Radio City music hall 2005-11-16
My flight to Geneva, crossing the Pyrenees right after sunset
My flight to Geneva, crossing the Pyrenees right after sunset 2005-11-17
Ponies at the bucolic village of St. Maurice, in the Swiss Valais
Ponies at the bucolic village of St. Maurice, in the Swiss Valais 2005-11-18
The beautiful city of Gruyère, where the famous cheese is made (which, by the way, doesn't have holes in it)
The beautiful city of Gruyère, where the famous cheese is made (which, by the way, doesn't have holes in it) 2
Another view of Gruyère and its castle
Another view of Gruyère and its castle 2005-11-19
Again Gruyère
Again Gruyère 2005-11-19
My mother, who was my tour guide during these 4 days in Switzerland, in Gruyère
My mother, who was my tour guide during these 4 days in Switzerland, in Gruyère 2005-11-19
And the view of the whole town from outside
And the view of the whole town from outside 2005-11-19
The beautiful view of Les Diablerets from the cable-car taking us up to the Glacier.
The beautiful view of Les Diablerets from the cable-car taking us up to the Glacier. 2005-11-20
A (very very cold) view of the glacier, 3,000 m high, where people ski all year long.
A (very very cold) view of the glacier, 3,000 m high, where people ski all year long. 2005-11-20
A view of Gstaad and the other valleys from the glacier
A view of Gstaad and the other valleys from the glacier 2005-11-20
A paraglider in Les Diablerets. Apparently, a very popular activity over there.
A paraglider in Les Diablerets. Apparently, a very popular activity over there. 2005-11-20
Beautiful houses in Aigle, on our way back to St. Maurice
Beautiful houses in Aigle, on our way back to St. Maurice 2005-11-20
An old Pharmacy also in Aigle. And that's all folks! See you on my next trip, God knows when...
An old Pharmacy also in Aigle. And that's all folks! See you on my next trip, God knows when... 2005-11-20