Southern Spain for a Change

Southern Spain was beautiful. See just how beautiful. For instance, that's the "rock" of Gibraltar in the background! And the 12-year-old mosque built for I don't know how many Euros on a prime waterfront lot!! The 2 bodies of water: the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar.

The barbary apes on Gibraltar are an amazing experience...

Feet on holiday in the beautiful city of Ronda:

Reading while touring:

Interpreter of Maladies, by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See

Highly recommended!!

Reading for growth

Well, growth and relaxation!
Growth:
1) "Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?": A Psychologist Explains the Development of Racial Identity (Paperback) by Beverly Daniel Tatum
2) La Nueva California: Latinos in the Golden State (Paperback) by David Hayes-Bautista (Author) "THE NARRATIVE OF THIS BOOK BEGINS IN 1940, when Latinos were a small minority and lacked political representation or public voice in California.

Relaxation:
Just One Look by Harlen Coben

Which leads to . . .

Vacation:
http://www.ebd.csic.es/
Elderhostel Trip to southern España --
Here, where Europe greets Africa, nature and history have combined to create a land of great fascination and beauty. Andalucia’s coast is embraced by the Atlantic and Mediterrean -- separated from Morocco by the Straits of Gibralter -- with Portugal to the west, Castilla-LaMancha and Sierra Morena to the north, and Murcia to the east. As we walk, we discover the flora, fauna, and geology of natural parks with ecosystems that have been little altered by man. We also learn about the rich human heritage and art of this autonomous region at the southern tip of Spain. Distance/Time: 4-8 miles per day, 3-5 hours per day. Terrain: paths and mountain trails uphill and downhill over mixed terrain. Ascents/Descents: 500'-1,000' over two miles.

Birding in Andalucia May 07

Preparing for the May journey to southern Spain - walking and birding. nuff said!

Well, I can say more - or quote, as follows:

Itinerary: Arrivals Málaga, coach to Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, 2 nights; coach to Alcornocales Nature Park, 2 nights; coach to Straits of Gibraltar, 4 nights; coach to Doñana National Park, 4 nights; coach to Seville, 1 night; departures Seville.