I like to tell you about an unique place in the off the beaten path trail of Cuenca, one of my sentimental towns of my beloved Spain. I have spent several vacations in the area with the family over the years and we love it. Castilla La Mancha region of Spain of Don Quijote fame! There is… Continue reading Convento de San Pablo, Parador at Cuenca!

A nice city of Spain, and always of Spain; been here several times family and business ,and even my oldest son in school exchange program. The city of Barcelona has a rich independent history facing the Mediterranean Sea and open to Europe. This was my introductory post on the city and love the opportunity to… Continue reading Curiosities of Barcelona, part IV !!!

This is an icon of many things in Toledo. Old and modern, it has gone thru all the joys and troubles of the city. It was my first visit to it back in 1972! with my mother, while visiting nearby family. Then over the years I have brought the rest, family , friends, girlfriend, wife, sons,… Continue reading The Alcazar army museum of Toledo, part I !!!

The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an 18C palace, summer residence of the kings of Spain since Felipe V of Spain. It is located in the village of San Ildefonso, in the province of Segovia, 80 km from Madrid. In Baroque style, it is surrounded by French gardens and 26 sculptured fountains. It is… Continue reading The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, part I !!!

This is one of those cities that should be visited more. I was there as a child when had my aunt on mother’s side living there in a farm just south of the city near El Saler; when we lived in Madrid we would go there as our “vacation” ; then, their passing took us a dry… Continue reading Curiosities of Valencia, part II !!!