My second year as a tour guide was winding down… but I had some research to do before heading home to Argentina. Due to a change in the Rick Steves Spain-Portugal tour itinerary, we’d be going to Évora next year… so I wanted to get a feel for the place first. I also took the opportunity to explore more of Lisboa this month.
Read More »25 years ago: october 2001
Brought to my attention while visiting the Haus der Geschichte (German modern history museum) in Bonn, I decided to look up this miniseries after returning home. We just finished watching all 8 hours, & wow… the impact this made-for-tv feature made around the world! Even Rafa remembers seeing the series as a kid…
Read More »found: 1978 “holocaust” miniseries
For this year’s big trip, we attempted to recreate the wonderful experience in Schneverdingen: a half-day hike, all-inclusive meals & a mainly German clientele. Did we succeed? You know it!
Read More »germany: laacher see
What a month! I’d finally been approved to lead a Rick Steves Spain-Portugal tour for the first time, while training a new assistant & breaking in a new bus driver as well. What could go wrong? 9/11 maybe?
Read More »25 years ago: september 2001
Simple yet surprisingly elegant, this tapa from Cádiz province is quick to prepare & only requires patience for flavors to marry in the fridge. Earthy cumin is as much of a protagonist as is the sweetness of the carrots. Let’s get cooking…
Read More »recipe: zanahorias aliñás