Destination Paradise

This weekend we celebrated Mexican Independence (from Spain) IN SPAIN. Which was very strange. To make things stranger, the city of Barcelona actually sponsors the festivities. We celebrated on the night of the 15th in a plaza with tons of Mexicans and miscellaneous other people. The 16th, we ended up in a British pub watching Barcelona play soccer (disappointing scoreless tie), Spain's basketball team play (and lose) the final game of the European Basketball championships, and then thankfully the Bears win over Kansas City. Pretty much a solid, fun weekend. Here are the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/losguerra/sets/72157602045038596/ Este fin de semana, celebramos El Grito en España. Fue un poco raro porque la ciudad de Barcelona patrocina las festividades. Empezamos la noche del 15 con El Grito en una plaza con muchísimos mexicanos y varias otras comunidades. El 16, fuimos a un bar inglés para ver el partido de futbol de Barcelona (empataron a ceros), el campeonato europeo de...

Some things we have done since the last update: Saw Sagrada Familia Rode a suspended cable car up a mountain Visited a castle from the 1600s Went to the beach, several times Attended a packed-out concert for independence on the day Catalunya commemorates the loss of its independence to Spain Photos and comments: http://www.flickr.com/photos/losguerra/sets/72157601970501746/ Algunas cosas que hemos hecho desde la última actualización: Vimos el templo de Sagrada Familia Montamos en un teleférico a la cima de una montaña Visitamos un castillo del siglo XVII Fuimos a la playa, varias veces Asistimos a un concierto para la independencia, el día en que Catalunya conmemora la pérdida de su independencia ante España Fotos y comentarios: http://www.flickr.com/photos/losguerra/sets/72157601970501746/

We visited Camp Nou, the stadium of FC Barcelona. It was a dream come true to both be there together, walking the same halls that Messi, Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto'o, Marquez, Dos Santos and the rest of them walk. Click here for photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/losguerra/sets/72157601924142888/ Visitamos el Camp Nou, el estadio del FC Barcelona. Fue un sueño hecho realidad estar allí juntos, caminando por los mismos pasillos donde caminan Messi, Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto'o, Marquez, Dos Santos y los demás. Haz click aquí para ver todas las fotos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/losguerra/sets/72157601924142888/

Hey! We're doing great here, we have been doing a lot of sightseeing and shopping. Pictures will go up soon. We are now living in a beautiful flat in the "posh district" (according to a local friend of mine) with an older lady. Thanks to those of you who have sent emails or even called by phone, it's great to hear news from the other continent! We'll update soon with more details and of course, pictures. Hola! Estamos bien por acá, hemost ido de compras varias veces. Las fotos llegarán pronto. Por ahora estamos viviendo en un lugar bonito medio elegante (o fresa, según un amigo de aquí). Gracias a todos los que nos han mandado correo y hasta llamado, nos gusta saber sus novedades del otro continente. Más detalles y fotos próximamente.

Photos! From Barcelona and the other segments of the summer. Fotos! De Barcelona y de los otros segmentos del verano. Amy, Chicago, July-August 2007 Carlos, Monterrey, July-August 2007 Carlos & Amy, Cancun, August 2007 Carlos & Amy, Barcelona, August 2007

We're a little bit exhausted and frazzled, but doing just fine. We are staying in our hostel/apartment, which is actually the very same room they show on their website, so we got the best deal. Currently, we're in the process of getting settled here - our phones are activated, we're getting closer in our search for an apartment, and then we begin the job search. We left Cancun a few hours ahead of the hurricane, so that was a relief. Nine and a half hours on a German transatlantic airliner was a different story. I find it extremely disconcerting to be spoken to and have NO CLUE what is being said. After this there were 6 hours in the Dusseldorf and then 2 more hours on another German aircraft into Barcelona. The German immigration officials in Dusseldorf made a big deal and tried to give us a scare upon seeing Carlos' Mexican passport - we were aware that lately the EU has been making it harder for Mexicans to enter, so we experienced this firsthand. However, we were ...

A.K.A. "The Real Honeymoon" (Carlos). We had a great time here, everything worked out perfectly, we hope someday we can go back. Our resort was awesome and it's so great to finally be together again. We're in the airport in Cancun right now waiting on our flight to Germany, and Carlos is pointing out that air travel is so much easier when done with a companion. This is very true. No more lugging stuff into the bathroom and constantly struggling with all the papers, etc. I'm so glad we're together. :) Next update will be from Europe, hopefully. Love you all!