Long time no write

Well, it's been ages without writing, and I know my readership - as large as it was - may be starting to forget me. Never fear, here's some more news to keep me in your thoughts:

Came back from Spain soooooo long ago, it's not even worth trying to remember stories. In short, Granada was pretty cool, especially Alhambra, and Barcelona was great, especially New Years night. Went south west after that to Seville, and that was pretty crazy, especially the "Epiphany" celebration. As you can see, Spain has left a lasting impression.

Actually, it has, and I'm looking forward to returning; the food is fantastic, the local's attitude to life is great, the people are passionate, the fact that it doesn't feel like a hugely touristy place makes it feel so worthwhile, and the language is easy to pick up (or guess or fake).

Today is Wednesday. On Friday I head off into the wild blue yonder - actually white yonder as it will be snowing when I get to Germany. So I fly to Germany, spend a night with a friend, then head to Amsterdam and spend time with family before meeting my friend back in Germany. Together we'll then go to Poland, then I'll find my way to the Czech Republic, then Austria, then Croatia. Croatia will get most of my attention before I go back to Germany, then out back to London. Phew! I'm tired already!

I decided to go east because I've already heard and read and in some ways experienced the cultures of Western Europe, but Eastern Europe remains a bit of an enigma, so I'd like to check that side out.

I'll try and leave messages on the blog as I travel, instead of saving up stories, then forgetting them.

Love to all of you, hope you are all well rested, or still resting well, and enjoying your sun wherever you are.

Damen