Reflections & Echos

 

For some reason May has always marked the time of the year where we say good bye to winter and spring and start to welcome the start of summer... my favorite time of year.... 1 May is traditionally the celebrations of May Day around the world and in most cultures... in Hawaii we celebrate Lei Day! For me it's always represented a shift... a change and sometimes a new start.

Before I go on this month... I have to say...

I've lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis... the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK...The Vietnam War...and all the turmoil of 1968, Watergate, the Hostage Crisis, Two oil crisis, Reganomics,  9/11, Covid... but the last year and a half have been the most miserable era in America in my lifetime... the hatred, bigotry, lies, the racketeering  and pedophilia are beyond anything I ever expected the United States to accept and normalize... OK I got that off my chest and... I've honestly gotten to the point I have to get my news from more reliable sources other than mainstream media that are exacerbating the problem by spinning the lies.

I brought all this up because I've been looking back and how far we've come and at the hands of a few we are going so far backwards again... but I'll get back to all this later...

I said last month I would explain the marriage of the sun and the moon...it has a deeper meaning... it's when our heart and mind are joined as a result of the opposites in us  and the positive and negative fields are joined ... the union creates peace and harmony... we achieve balance and wholeness and enlightenment... I've always felt it was an ongoing process and not just something that magically happens once in a lifetime... for some reason May has always represented this to me... perhaps because someone on 1 May (a long time ago) explained the theory of the separations of mind, body and self are unnatural and we should seek unity... if you want to explore this there are books written in much more detail.

I wrote previously about favorite songs and lyrics... I have a lot... I've discussed Across The Universe and last month Pieces Of April also in the memory bouquet of music and memories are songs that evoke sadness and pain...one of those being Reflections Of My Life .... a song released in the UK in 1969 and the US in 1970... this song almost like no other brings back some echos and reflections of the past that I thought I had buried under a waterfall of tears... The song and the memories it started to create were at the height of the Vietnam War and all the problems everyone was dealing with at the time on a daily basis... for me in particular... someone I loved went to Vietnam... and we went up to Mulholland Drive on his last night before he left to look at the city lights and talk the life we had and kiss goodbye... and that song came on the radio and I burst into tears... (something you need to know about me is up to that point in my life I had never burst into tears much less wept very often)...It was very difficult to listen to the song again... and on my way to the memorial service for my friend who died in Vietnam... the song came on the radio... and it started all over again...and I never listened to the song again until last week... If we are going to find any enlightenment or peace and happiness... we have to face our fears, and our sorrows and show gratitude for the good and happy aspects of our lives... so long story short (ish) I listened again... and cried again... and eventually the echos of the past and my reflections about the issues shifted finally.

Luckily I've outgrown the person I used to be...and from the experiences that followed after the memorial service in 1972 and everyplace I went I never forgot him but I grew into a person who is more aligned with what really matters and eventually became the person I always dreamed of being... Over the years I learned about patience... it's not the ability to wait... it's the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting... and someone pointed out to me the best way to find the  portal to the future is  "Don't trade your authenticity for approval... it's better to let some people dislike you" 

It was around the same time the same person told me about managing echos and reflections and making them work for us... In all of our everyday activities if we listen very carefully somewhere in the noise and sometimes in the silence we can hear the answer to a question or see insights from reflections of things we might normally pass by quickly... it does not always happen... but sometimes it's as simple as finding something familiar in something we have never seen or thought about before... and seeing a bridge that reflects in the glass instead of a wall in front of us...

Listen to the wind...

Listen to silence...

Listen to your heart... it always know the answer.

If you are ever unsure of what your heart is trying to tell you... if it's a choice between two things... flip a coin... it works because for those brief seconds the coin is in the air...you suddenly know what you are hoping for.

All of this may sound somewhat esoteric or maybe crazy to some people... but it's how I've found my way out of some dark times or when better times and people were looking for me... all this comes from sometimes doing things that scare you or simply saying no to what did not feel right... if you think about the sound you hear when you speak in an empty house... there is an echo... but it's not because the rooms are empty... it's because of your presence... and what speaks to us is from the memories we built there...Also it's really important to take notices of what light does... to everything at different times of the day or year in the course of your life... it's not really crazy... it's another way of looking at reality.

And so with everything that has happened in the world in the last couple of years...it's important to keep in mind happiness and joy are not things that are often freely bestowed on us just because we are cute or nice...we have to actively seek them... as unhappy as I've been recently because of where we are in the world now I've learned that happiness is a decision and a choice we have to make sometimes several times a day it's something that we have to earn... but joy does not have to be expensive...sunsets, music and laughter are all free. All we have to decide every day is what to do with the time that is given to us.

Something that Joan Didion said once... springs to mind whenever I need a kick in the pants

All that being said...It's important to always remember something all the way down to your toes every day for the rest of your life...If something feels off you no longer require hardcore proof to validate what  intuition is trying to tell you...if something feels off about a person, place of thing... then something is off and don't stick around to see what it is.. your time and energy are too valuable.

But on the upside... the one thing all of this has taught me that I was so slow to learn is now I've taken off the rose colored glasses I've been wearing my whole life in order to see the world how I wanted to see it... I think a lot of people do this who have a difficult time comprehending all the atrocities happening now... it's difficult to deal with at first... but there are a lot of people who revel in cruelty and it's important to face it and deal with it rather than ignoring it or wishing it was something else... there are a lot of weird bad vibes and animosity in the world now... understanding and not joining in is an important first step.

So where are we now?  I really don't have the definitive answer... If I did I would write it down and turn it into a book and make a fortune... but I think each and every one of us is at a crossroads now that if we want to succeed and find a positive future... now we have to be strong...and we only have two choices at the moment... sink or swim.

As we grow and evolve we find out the world and the people we were or that we used to know are gone...and we can keep the wonderful memories... but we have to move on.

We are entering a new season in our lives... we've outgrown the old one so what we have now does not fit or feel right and is in fact quite uncomfortable... I can feel the energy shifting... and the heaviness is staring to lift a little... and a little more hope is returning every day drop by drop...deep down I know we are moving in the right direction...The portal to the next level is facing the things we have tired to avoid in ourselves and the world... I only know this because a big part of who I am today is who I am not anymore.

If I can give one thing I hope you will take from all of this... You can't just hope for a happy ending...you have to believe in it... put in the work... and take the risks... The next move is going to matter more than the last mistake.

Since April  I've learned that the pain and sadness from the past  is not a prison ... but a lesson to be learned from leaning into the fear and sadness... and letting it go free...This year May Day for me is going to offer  the symbolism of the marriage of the sun and the moon giving us balance and the eternal promises of May Day...renewal... or a new beginning... I hear echos from the past and see reflections of the future... I can feel it coming... Let's not be afraid of the new story... we might like it better... If we are moving forward we can't have one foot in the past... we need to fully commit to a new future.

See you next month... get out and enjoy the sun and fresh air...

Thanks for reading.

Pieces Of April

I hope you enjoyed the last two segments...There is so much more I wanted to share about my adventures in Spain over the years; perhaps we can revisit that sometime in the not too distant future... 

There was a song in the early 70's written by Dave Loggins that he recorded and later the same year rearranged and recorded by Three Dog Night ( I like both versions) called 'Pieces Of April'... I've always loved the lyrics and the metaphors... Overall it symbolized the fleeting nature of love and life using the changing  seasons  as metaphors for emotional and spiritual growth... the significance of the title is the month of April and the memories... some people at the time interpreted it as loving a person named April. For me it was the month and love beginning in springtime and May highlights the passage of time...the memory bouquet to me signifies the beautiful moments and holding them together... the beauty of most music is that it allows each of us to interpret the meanings as they relate to our experiences and emotions... Dave Loggins who wrote the song explained in an interview that the song and lyrics were deep and personal after loosing the love of his life after spending three consecutive Aprils together before she left him forever... the song is remembered by most people as a love song but it's actually bittersweet reflections of the past. It's a very delicate ballad and to me it represents the beauty that remains after the sadness and regrets... and the task of moving on...the lyrics pop into my head from time to time... especially in April.

If you've never heard the song... Dave Loggins recored it on his 1972 debut album 'Personal Belongings' and was rearranged and recored by Three Dog Night the same year on the album 'Seven Separate Fools'.

Much like the differences in the perspectives of the two different recordings of the song...

...I love people who read between the lines...the ones who get deeper meaning that's in-between the shadow and the act... It's someone who can listen to a song and not just say they love it...but describe the meaning of what they heard and what it means to them... people like this don't come around often enough... cherish them when they show up in your life.

I'm bringing it all up because April has always symbolized... (at least to me) beginnings, freshness, growth, clarity, renewal  and the promise of brighter days ahead... and connecting or in many cases reconnecting and embracing the cycles of life... as with every new beginning in my life I've always tried to appreciate  what I've needed to let go of to move forward... and appreciate the tools and insights I have for the journey ahead. The spring has always reminded me it's also very important to appreciate the simple pleasures of life... and love.

As far as the song 'Pieces Of April' it's continued to be part of the soundtrack of my life on a few playlists... and it's evolved and I've found new meaning and understanding  over the years from love, loss and recovery. I've come to understand more on a deeper level in the arts and especially with music and books with time because of the various new experiences and life events that have helped me color and highlight each new interpretation... What more could you ask from a song or a book or life?

One of the things I've found in my journeys is it's extremely important to believe all the way down to your toes that everything is going to work out... for years I always thought it was better to prepare for the worst case scenario... and it took years of closing myself off from all the possibilities available...it's better and much more enjoyable to prepare for the best possible scenarios... you sometimes have to travel a lot of different dark highways to get there... whenever I'm afraid of the shadows I make my decisions with the concept at the back of my mind saying fear is fleeting... but regret is usually forever... I took skydiving lessons when I was 30 years old... and when it came time to actually jump out of the plane I was frozen with fear... and the instructor said... " I know you are afraid... but if you don't jump you'll regret it for the rest of your life"... and he was right and I continued to experience paralyzing fear until the parachute opened... and my cortisol levels returned to almost normal once my feet touched the ground again... I did a few more jumps and it got easier each time... due to life events and circumstances  I did not have the opportunity to sky dive again for about 10 years... someone gave me a jump for my 40th birthday... and he explained that If I did not let go of the fear that had been gripping me and pulling me down and holding me back from enjoying life again... I would never recover and again would regret it for the rest of my life... Life gives us tests... and we have to take that leap of faith again when we are ready... I was finally ready again... It's probably best to say yes if there is a chance you are going to regret not doing something for the rest of your life.

Always remember... if there are shadows then someplace nearby is the light... I learned to say yes to the possibilities... at the same time... but I have a very clear set of rules of when to say no...

If you are uncertain... it's a no.

If your instinct and/or intuition says no... it's a no.

If you don't feel safe... it's a no.

If you are not ready and need more time... it's a no.

If you are getting energy that feels off, fake, bad, forced, wrong or uncomfortable... it's a no.

If it feels weird and you can't understand why... it's a no.

Finally if you just don't want to... it's a no

The best part of navigating your life is you don't have to explain, apologize or defend your decisions...All that being said... we're left with a world full of wonderful  choices to say yes to. Our time is limited... so spend it satisfying your soul and not anyone else's expectation of what you need to do or be... spend your life and money on things and pursuits that bring you joy... I'm never again going to say I wasted a lot of time and money... because I did things I loved doing... a few of them were misguided choices... but there we are and you can't go back.

I got an interesting email from someone asking my advice of where to start when you have to start over... well the important thing is to stay focused on what you learned where you've been and what you need where you are going... for me it was as simple as being someone who has a life and lifestyle that I love... dressing well, taking care of myself... eating good food... exploring, traveling, trying new things and making memories... that was the start for me... Yours might be completely different... and it should be.

So don't stop for anyone who is not going to match your energy and only offers bare minimum and half-hearted vibes. Put intention  into curating your life and who you share your energy with... Go out there and start living, laughing and glowing and I'm certain you will find your tribe... don't let anybody ever drag you backwards. It's OK to look back and to look forward... but always be present in the moment. Twenty years from now you would probably  kill to have the health, energy and time you have now... go make the best of it.

I mentioned something previously that books and music give us new or at least updated insight with time..Old songs, books and movies hit harder when we are no longer the people we used to be... I read something when I was on a long flight to and from  here and there in 2007 and reread it again last summer... it was like reading a whole new book because I understood it differently... It's sometimes important to revisit the past... because in rereading the book it brought back something that was happening at the time and going back over it with a new and improved emotional skill set it  triggered the answer to something that I could not really grasp all the meanings and figure out the consequenses at the time... Of course it did not change anything but sometimes eventually understanding some of the nuances of certain things that people said or did can be a gift and like most other instances of issues like this... I made the best possible choices available to me at the time ...As I said it did not change anything other  than how I now feel about a few people I used to consider friends (and in one case friends-ish)... however it brought about   some long awaited closure of some of the important issues as well as a few trivialities that finally have been  laid to rest forever... I either did not know how to deal with them at the time or did not want to face some of the harsh issues.

From that whole scenario I don't wish anyone misfortune... I hope that they will eventually  experience some reflection and will have some internal accountability for what they did and said...  and understand who they once were to me and all the other people involved and why I've had to move on from them forever... and I hope it's extremely emotionally  painful. (sorry I'm not perfect) I just hope eventually everyone involved gets a heaping spoonful of everything they've served to me and to others.

From that and from many of the other chapters in my life...In thinking it all over... some (but not all) of the important issues of the events that transpired (most of which I have not written about)... but specifically  how I lived and how some of the people lived and eventually died... it's a good thing that many of the things eventually worked out  the way that they did. 

Personally...April is a time of celebrating another trip around the sun... and it's also the month I have a complete physical... and visit the dermatologist and make sure my birthday suit is good shape (should have paid attention when sunscreen advice was being handed out)... Over the years in all the time I've waited to see doctors and whatnot changing into and out of medical garb with opening in the back... I've spent some time thinking about love, loss and what I was wearing (or not wearing) I may write about that soon... Medical visits are somewhat dramatic and pensive for me because I can't help but feel that we are all just one accident, one diagnosis or unexpected phone call from a completely different life... so it's important to stay true to ourselves and not take anything for granted... all while hoping for the best.

In the years I've been curating my life... the exhibit, theme and even the tempo and some of the the music has changed as I've evolved... the costumes certainly have... Now I want a simple life... but a very aesthetic simple life. Decide who you want to be and what your want... and live your life according to that plan.

These are some of the things I'll always be down for...

Road trips

Dinner for breakfast

Great coffee (or wine depending on the time of day) and scintillating  conversation

Music 

Shopping

Naps

Sex

Food

One of the guiding principles for me in curating my life has also been aesthetically simple...

As we head into April we are leaving behind winter and releasing outdated expectations and versions of ourselves... embracing who we really are and what we want to be... it's your life... make it a masterpiece... but always keep in the back of your mind... there is a future version of you begging you to enjoy and appreciate the life you have and the person you are right now.

Books, and songs and poetry and art are like love... they don't have to rhyme or shine... they just need to touch us or someone where our hands can't reach... and songs and stories are open to many interpretations... and it will all depend on our experiences and the viewpoint we bring in trying to understand them.

So take all the pieces of April that you need for May and beyond... but leave some pieces of yourself for someone else to find who might need them.

Swim in the sea... count the stars... find your true self... be free... whatever you do and wherever you go... keep the part of you that finds delight in flirting and laughter and discovery and making life an adventure without an actual destination. Don't be afraid to shine or believing in miracles... but knowing what you need to do to make miracles a reality and don't lose the ability to find beauty in ordinary situations and things... just keep dreaming your dreams and planning your plans... 

You have no idea how many times I've wanted to say this to someone I used to know....

So stop and take a moment to appreciate  how far you've come and how much you have grown having learned from some fairly difficult situations and life lessons. You have every reason to be proud and celebrate how far you've already travelled... If you are still unsure of the direction to take...go where you don't need to hide who you really are or embellish what you have achieved or earned...this is really what living your best life actually is... There is an interesting paradox to living your best life... it's when you can fully and unapologeticly  accept yourself... then you can change and explore new horizons.

What I'll add is that the real flex right now is staying kind in a world that keeps growing more cruel... And finally... the truth is... I'm not everything I want to be yet... but I'm a lot of the things I wanted to be five years ago, and there is a wonderful feeling in that if you take the time to appreciate yourself... And to sum up the situation and events that occurred several years ago and the fallout that continued for several more years...a lot of things happened and a couple of really (I found out too late) horrible people tried to fuck me over and make things worse...but even with all the chaos... I had a strong sense of who I am and the drive to get  where I wanted to go from there to find the path to here... From all of it... surrounding myself with the right people and not letting  negativity and fear get the better of me have been the most important keys to my success and happiness. There is so much negativity in the world right now it's easy to get lost in it... I'm going to dwell in the beauty of life and living and look up at the stars and dream again about the marriage of the sun and the moon. (I'll explain that next month)

Authenticity is freedom...It saves you from pretending... which will eventually  exhaust you. It ensures that that love you receive is real. Be yourself and the person or people you are looking for... will find you... and when they do, they'll love the real you. 

Meanwhile I hope you will join me again here next month as we step into a new season with pieces of April...in a morning in May.

Amo España

 Spain is a vibrant culturally rich European nation on the Iberian Peninsula... with a deep history and stunning varied landscapes... I've only scratched the surface with what I wrote last month and what I'm sharing now....

Barcelona has always been one of my favorite places to stop on my way to somewhere... but I finally spent a considerable amount of time there when a friend of mine and I attended The Olympics in 1992 when we decided to go at (almost) the last minute... and we were amazed to get a reasonable flight and accommodations (about 40km southwest of Barcelona) ...we had a ball but I'll get back to this later.

Spain in more linguistically complex than most people realize... If you look at a map of Spain you will notice that place names have variant spellings... such as Villajoyosa and La Vila Joiosa... Almost anyone who took Spanish class in school learned to speak and read Castilian Spanish...which is the language used in  Madrid and Seville. Catalonian Spanish or Catalan is the language used in much of Northern and Eastern Spain including Barcelona and Valencia as well as the Balearic Islands... I'm only bringing it up because often there are two different words meaning the same thing like 'playa' for beach in Castilian and 'platja' in Catalan... I've never had a problem with communication traveling (because I alway brush up on my language skills and have some common phrases memorized in case I need them... to tell you the truth almost every time I've met someone and I'm trying to speak a different language most have said in English that they want to practice speaking English... I think they were just being nice... that being said once you get off the beaten path... you don't always find people who speak English as a second language... so be prepared to communicate... it's a lot easier now because our phones have a language app.

The Official slogan of the Barcelona Football Club is "Més que un club" meaning more than a club... it was officially adopted in 1968 and represents the clubs deep connection to Catalan identity, democracy, social commitment, and values beyond sport such as unity, pride and solidarity... And thus sums of my feelings of admiration and respect. 

I've met a lot of people that seem to think nudity laws are very loose in Barcelona... you have to understand that public nudity has been regulated since 2011...Nudity is permitted at the beach and the surrounding areas. Public nudity has been banned on the streets.

In a perfect world clothing would be optional everywhere... but alas I am perhaps more open minded than most or maybe am just more of a free spirit... suffice to say I spend my vacation and leisure time at the beaches where it's permitted...

Spain is said to have over 200  costal  sites where nude swimming and sunbathing is customary... that are strewn across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts as well as the islands...nudity is generally accepted on any remote beach outside cities and towns... in addition many accommodations and resorts offer a clothing optional experience. 

Barcelona is in the northern area of the part of Spain's Mediterranean coast known as Costa Dorado... Barcelona has three urban beaches established as clothing optional and all three can be reached by public transit.

Playa de la Mora is located just north of Barcelona in an industrial zone... it's rather bleak surroundings do not stop a large number of beach enthusiasts. It's easy to find... take Metro Line 2 to the Sant Roc stop in Badelona... from there is about a 1 km walk (use the chimney towers of the power plant as landmarks) walk east along Avinguda del Mareseme to the end of the street then go left around the power plant to reach the beach... If you drive there is street parking.

The second is only a few kilometers south of here... Playa de la Mar Bella...it's very centrally located just a short distance north of the zoo (Parc Zoologic) Just north of Port Olympic there are four adjacent beach coves... Playa de la Mar Bella is in the third cove.(if counting from the south) It's about 400 meters long and 2/3's have been designated clothing optional since 1996. The beach has restrooms, showers and a beach bar... as a side note this is my favorite... but don't take my word for it visit all three and decide for yourself.

Just a few kilometers south is Playa de Sant Sebastia..Nudity is freely tolerated here although not officially authorized...Take the Metro Line 4 to the Barceloneta stop... Walk south on the beach (right when facing the water) about a kilometer to reach the nude area at the very end of the beach. Look for Club de Natacio Barcelona as a landmark.

Spain is one of the places for me like Italy and Greece that I've never had a bad time... so whether you go to la playa or la platja your experiences will be the same but please be courteous , follow the rules... carry out what you brought in... and have fun...

Remember the sunscreen.. and after you have had enough sun there is plenty to see and experience in Barcelona...

I've been to Barcelona dozens of times... and every time I go back I discover something new and interesting... if you are a first time visitor make a list of what you 

want to see and do... but always leave some wiggle room for the unexpected.

After the beach... I usually start with food....

The food in Spain is in my opinion some of the best that the world has to offer...  do a little research... go on line and find what will satisfy your taste buds... look into a cooking class if you are so  inclined....

The one thing I've always noticed when I've visited... it's a great destination for couples, groups or families.... and even if you are traveling single...The best time to go is spring and summer (April - August) especially if you want to enjoy the beaches... figuring out where to stay is another thing... if it's your first visit I would suggest The Gothic Quarter...

because you will be near the major landmarks and attractions and maybe most importantly...it's very pedestrian friendly... Hotel prices vary from budget to luxury and everything in between...If you love to visit museums and want to see the top attractions consider getting a Barcelona  City Pass the prices vary from seeing the essential sites to an unlimited all inclusive pass.

No matter where you stay and where you go... find your way to Passeig de Gracia...it's one of the most famous boulevards for shopping and dining... and people watching.

There are a lot of travel guides written for 3-10 day visits... I would have to say even if you stayed for 30 days...you would not see, experience and taste all that Barcelona has to offer... so just make a resolution that you will visit again and again.

Since my friend and I attended the Olympics... I've never gone back to Barcelona without making a stop for at least a few day in Sitges.... this is the closest place we could find to stay...about 40 minutes away... and we only got in because there was a last minute cancellation... but the experience was so wonderful I've always loved going back for more.

It's a very popular destination with a very vibrant night life... The town beaches of Sitges are actually a long continuous beach divided by piers of eight small beach coves... the sixth (if counting south to north) with skimpy swim costumes to near nakedness.

Playa dels Balmins is located on the north end of Sitges and nudity is freely tolerated here although not officially sanctioned. It's very well attended during peak season...It's easy to find... head north (left when facing the water) just north of the main town beaches (about 10 minutes) You can buy a beach map in town.

But the most popular beach in the area is Playa del Meurto

It's two side by side coves both of which are designated clothing optional. A few kilometers south of central Sitges... the first cove about 300 meters is a mixed mostly nude crowd... the second is the southern cove  around the corner about 150 meters of beach it's pretty much all gay and all nude... This is a somewhat strenuous  hike so wear sturdy shoes and bring provisions... Sometimes there is a vendor or two selling refreshments... but not always. Finding it is pretty easy. The Hotel Terramar is a prominent eight story white facade hotel on the south end of town... follow the beachside road to the Atlantida nightclub from that parking lot there is a clifftop coastal path parallel to a railroad track. After about 10 minutes you reach the first cove and the second cove is around the corner... Public transportation will take you are far as the hotel and a taxi can take you from there to the nightclub. If you have a car public parking is available near the hotel.

Sitges has always been a place for me that's easy to make friends... especially if you go out and indulge in the night life... that starts quite late and moves from place to place.

There are a lot of places to stay in Sitges... the first place I stayed that holds a special place in my heart is The Hotel Romantic... and what can I say it's very romantic... the only drawback for me...when it's really hot I appreciate air conditioning... but it's not a total deal breaker... sometimes you have to find creative ways to stay cool.

It's really a charming beautiful costal town full of alley ways with shops and restaurants... 

but two of the things I always do (of many) when I go back... I love the sunset cocktail cruise... I've always said one of the best ways to see a place is from the water...

And a couple of vineyards in the area offer a tour and wine tasting with van pick up service to and from your hotel...

If you want to do any shopping... please keep in mind that the shops are open from 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon... and reopen from 5:00 in the afternoon until 10:00 at night... some shops stay open until 11:00 pm during high season. (this is about the time that night life starts to take off) If you plan on indulging in the night life... you'll appreciate the siesta even more.

Most of the big chain and higher end stores are on Carrer Sant Francesc... One of the four main shopping streets that include Carrer Parellades, Carrer Major and Carrer Jesus and they all come together at Cap de la Villa. You can find fashion, artisanal goods and unique jewelry.

There is so much more... if you fall in love with Spain the way I did you just have to make the commitment with yourself  to come back every chance you get... Perhaps in the not too distant future we will return to talk about and revisit all the other places I love too... Spain has something for everybody... plus a little extra.

Thanks for reading... see you next month.