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Spain - At Last We Return! #194716 05/13/2019 09:32 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	We are leaving tomorrow for a ten day trip to Spain. Definitely a destination and vacation that is long overdue for us. My wife and I will be returning to the city where we were foreign exchange students many moons ago. Located a few hours NW of Madrid is the city of Salamanca, which is where we will spend the majority of our time. The University of Salamanca is the third oldest school still in operation today, and dates back to 1200. Columbus had to convince scholars and geographers at the university that there was land across the ocean before the crown would fund his journey. This vacation will take us down memory lane, but I hope to capture the beauty of Salamanca in photos and descriptions in the blog. Of course there will be a few memory lane off ramps Please Follow along - ¡Por fin volvemos! (At Last We Return) Here is the link to our blog: ¡Por fin volvemos! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

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Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194719 05/13/2019 09:56 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Tom--looking forward to your trip with great anticipation!! Enjoy! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! Carol_Hill #194747 05/13/2019 03:00 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Thanks Carol! Promise lots of pics and I will try to remember that you like food shots First pic is from the 1972 trip of the main structure in the Plaza Mayor. Hopefully my new equipment will do better than Kodak Instamatic from days gone by. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194752 05/13/2019 03:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Cool! Thanks for the appetizer!! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194798 05/14/2019 09:13 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Blog Update: Day 1 - Travel Day The least fun day of any vacation We are headed to the land of Jamón Ibérico and Serrano and are pretty pumped... if we can get through today. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194816 05/14/2019 12:11 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Hope the flight was delayed too much!! Looking forward to hearing about it!! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194860 05/14/2019 07:14 PM
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BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	Tom, what a great trip for you guys, looking forward to reading all about it! Digging out your "memories" including your wife's journal must have been fun and of course priceless! Safe and happy travels!!

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #194947 05/15/2019 02:40 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	We must admit we are running on empty and it is only 8 o'clock. A great day in the streets of Madrid: Blog Update: same link as before having issues with link Last edited by TomB; 05/15/2019 02:57 PM. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195008 05/16/2019 03:43 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Last night for some reason tlhe link to the blog was going to a Spanish blogspost site that did not recognize my site. I will try again Blog Update:: Por fin volvemos! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195024 05/16/2019 08:46 AM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Link worked fine for me last night. I thought there was another new installment this morning, but no such luck. Anyway, enjoy and thanks for taking us along! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! Carol_Hill #195067 05/16/2019 04:36 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Blog Update: Por fine volvemos The day of the Walking Dead - Part II is up. I do not think I have slept harder in my life. I only awoke once to my wife opening a protein bar at midnight... she was hungry and it was dinner time in the land of Eastern Standard Time. Enjoy! No picture of the day... it is the same day! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195172 05/17/2019 05:40 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Just a wonderful day in Madrid. A very slow pace, with wonderful experiences. Enjoy the Blog Update: Por Fin Volvemos! Last edited by TomB; 05/17/2019 05:42 PM. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195182 05/17/2019 07:40 PM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Tom--thanks for the food porn!!! Really enjoying it!!! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195231 05/18/2019 10:47 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Blog Update:: Day 4 - We have returned Por Fin Volvemos! Salamanca is as beautiful as we remembered. It is so nice to be back! Last edited by TomB; 05/18/2019 10:55 AM. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195245 05/18/2019 01:22 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Amazing photos!! Such a lovely trip so far. Thanks for taking us along! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195248 05/18/2019 02:15 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	No thank you Carol for reading and following along. The weather has been perfect for picture taking. However, it is very chilly. Not slowing us down because we are having so much fun! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195251 05/18/2019 04:47 PM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	With the bright sunshine, it doesn't look chilly! Me being from Florida now, chilly doesn't attract!! But keep taking us along! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195308 05/19/2019 03:57 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	The classic Salamanca view! Another beautiful but chilly day! We climb to the top of the bell tower! Blog Update: Por Fin Volvemos! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195431 05/20/2019 06:19 PM
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BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	Enjoying the reports Tom! Great pics!!!

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195479 05/21/2019 09:30 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Thanks Beerman. Running a day or two behind on the blog. Will be posting update when we get back to Salamanca. Rented a car today and had some real adventures in the mountains. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195480 05/21/2019 09:43 AM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Tom--we'll be here!! Enjoy! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195493 05/21/2019 12:18 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Blog Update: Por Fin Volvemos! Day 6 – El Día de Tomás Enjoy! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195613 05/22/2019 05:44 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Blog Update: Por Fin Volvemos! Day 7 – Step by Step - Question by Question we trace memories of 1972, visit another church, and enjoy more Food and Wine of Spain. Once again thanks for following along. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195692 05/23/2019 02:16 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Today we headed off to the mountains to the small village of La Alberca. Still following the journal as our guide we have a chance meeting with the past. Having dinner at 9:30 is now the norm, but requires late night walks. Join us as we walk the city at night. Day 8 – A day in the country Blog Update: Por Fin Velemos “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195703 05/23/2019 03:25 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Tom--Amazing stuff!! Thanks. ...especially for the food porn! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195798 05/24/2019 12:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA B BEERMAN Traveler
BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	Great posts you guys! Pics of course are awesome! looking forward to more!!

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195816 05/24/2019 04:20 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Back in the US. Sitting in CLT. Got the next update pretty much done on the plane. Beerman thanks for the kind words. Trip reports and blogs are not easy in semi realtime Stay tuned “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195850 05/24/2019 08:31 PM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Wow, I'm disappointed you're back in the US!!! That means not many more episodes of this trip report...…. Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195871 05/25/2019 05:07 AM
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jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,219 JAX	Stay tuned[/quote] Originally Posted by TomB Back in the US. Sitting in CLT. Trip reports and blogs are not easy in semi realtime Stay tuned Very true. I don’t want to spend traveling time on a keyboard, but want to keep my friends and family updated of our status. Tom, your reports are always great.

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! jphart #195873 05/25/2019 06:16 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	You are so correct JP, but we enjoy capturing the moment and memories as we live them also. I have done it both ways and find the final product better if we wait, but the real time more fun. My biggest problem is working on a 6 inch android pad when on travel. I find all sorts of mistakes when I see it on the big screen, but I hate hauling my big laptop. More to come today... I hope “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #195888 05/25/2019 08:22 AM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	Can't imagine producing what you're doing using a 6 inch screen! Wow. Great job! Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story.. Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196046 05/26/2019 09:44 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Our trip is coming to an end... But today we head off to Zamora on another adventure! The Plaza Mayor has been cleaned up so I made a movie! Just another wonderful day in Spain. Day 9 – On the road again Blog Update: Por Fin Volvemos! One more post to come on our return home... Stay tuned “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196185 05/28/2019 10:13 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Thank you to all that have gone on this amazing journey with us. Today the blog ends. I will post of a trip report on the details, logistics, and lessons learned in the coming week. So please enjoy the last entry: Day 10 – Adiós Salamanca And for your reference the link for the final entry: Por Fin Volvemos! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196206 05/29/2019 09:05 AM
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Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,644 Central Florida!	thanks for taking us along! Such a lovely journey! Carol Hill

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196358 05/30/2019 06:00 PM
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BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	Great report and photos you guys! Great story all around....memories never fade!

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196367 05/30/2019 08:27 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Carol and Beerman - thanks for following along. Working on the trip report and hopefully will post in near future. Lots of lessons learned. Stay tuned. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196711 06/04/2019 07:37 PM
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jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,219 JAX	Very nice.

Re: Spain - At Last We Return! TomB #196730 06/04/2019 09:33 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Thanks! Working on Trip Report, but work and chores keep getting in the way “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

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