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Eastern Spain
Thursday, 24 May 2007
I am backtracking a bit… I have to catch up now that I am back in the world of easy-access cyberspace....
It is really good for me to be in country that speaks Spanish. The past 8 months I have been in a lot of different countries but they have all been English speaking. I am now back to using body language and being humbled by my inability to communicate. Margarita, burrito, taco...those are the kinda words I know, ha! It’s rather pathetic really, but I am working on it.
We are on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The wildflowers are blooming and the landscape is very green. We have mostly been camping and exploring the volcanic and granite rocks. The shapes and colors of the rocks are amazing. The sea is salty and cold, but not too chilly to jump into.
Juliette and I went to Salvador Dali’s museum in Figueres. Fascinating artwork. Some of the time I found it beautiful and mesmerizing. Other times I found it utterly grotesque and revolting. There was a market on in town, I ate about a kilo of fresh, juicy strawberries. Later on Korbi, Juliette, and I went to see Dali and Gala’s house in Portlligat. It is white stucco style with a red roof. Inside there are pictures, sculptures, random kick knacks and doo dads. It is not as over the top as I thought it would have been. The outside patio and swimming pool area is really cool. The pool is shaped like a clover and there are random Michelin Men, stuffed boa constrictors, and swan fountains. There is also a phone booth and stucco people embedded in the walls. It would be an amazing place to have a siesta and a few drinks with some friends. My favorite place inside was Gala’s room, Dali’s wife. It is a circular dome with incredible acoustics. There is a single couch that encircles the whole room. The curtains are red, giving the room a warm sexy glow. I could play music in there for hours.
It poured down rain today and my socks and shoes are soaked from splashing in the puddles. It feels like I have two sponges attached to my feet. It is sunny now, but the sea is still speckled with white caps. Korbi has spent a lot of time in Spain and knows of incredibly beautiful places. He is an inspirational person with a beautiful heart. I feel fortunate to be here.
Posted: 05.24.2007
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