One of the reasons I chose to work in Basque Country was to be able to explore more towns and cities on the northern coastline. This past weekend some friends and I took a quick one-night trip to San Sebastian, considered by many to ...Read More

So I’m back in Spain. I’ve been here for a whirlwind of a week. I wasn’t sure what I should expect Round 2—after all, I was already familiar with Spanish food, culture, habits, language. . . would things be the same in the North? ...Read More

Here’s a little summary of last week’s fantastic trip to New York. Maddy and I went as a three-tiered celebration: for her 22nd birthday, our graduation from UCSB, and to visit our sisters, who both live there. We were sweating profusely in 98% humidity ...Read More

Today I called the Spanish consulate in San Francisco because I had a question about the visa process. The clerk’s short response to my inquiry: “I don’t know. Send an email.” *click* Spain! How could I forget about your top-notch customer service? About the ...Read More