Destination Paradise

Hi everybody! We just wanted to let you know we're now in Monterrey, Mexico. We're currently living with Carlos' brother Daniel in a pretty nice house in the suburbs of the city, and we're pretty happy to be minutes away from a major shopping center, several multiplex movie theaters, PLUS a separate brand-new outlet mall. Amy is slowly adjusting to the diet (heavy in meat and Coca-cola), as well as the heat, which generally hits 100 degrees each afternoon. Reportedly this will decline into fall and then a mild winter starting later this month. Amy is praying this is true. Meanwhile, both of us are pursuing some strong job leads, we'll update on those when they're secure. Also, we will ideally have our own abode relatively shortly, as safe, new housing here is very affordable. Next time, we'll post our photos and descriptions of the marvelous European destinations we visited. Florence, Milan, Paris, and even Brussels were absolutely exceptional places ...

Sorry for the VERY long gap in communications. We were without internet for a good while, which was very frustrating because we've been having a great time and wanted to let everyone know about it. Here's a summary of what's been going on: Change of Plans First of all, without getting too deeply into detail, an explanation. We decided that Barcelona wasn't necessarily the place where we should invest our time, money, and resources trying to establish a future. While Barcelona is an incredible city, you realize after living there a short time that it's a very transient city - everybody passes through for a short time, but eventually moves on to life elsewhere. It's a city focused on tourism, and soon you start feeling like you live in a giant theme park. Barcelona is almost isolated from reality, and it becomes exhausting after awhile. Plus, Carlos and I realized we hadn't yet seen other parts of the world. Therefore, we decided to halt the plans to l...

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