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SPAIN
Maria (from Madrid) studied abroad in Minnesota. In the same high school as Daniela. Thick as theives for 1 year, connected for a lifetime, and finally reunited after 21 years. PURE MAGIC
Arrived in San Sebastian to this incredible apartment with breathtaking views. Walk to the beach, to coffee, to the market, to pastry, to pintxos galore... Stay here! CLICK PIC FOR LINK
Tucked in the interior of the buildings are clothing lines easily accessible via the kitchen window (where the washing machine lives). Eric called it his "litchen" (laundry-kitchen). It was bitchen.
We happened to arrive during the Internal Film Festival. SS was full of energy!
Our first taste of Pintxos in San Sebastian. Pintxos (pronounced peen-chos) are small plates of delicous food that are shared and eaten frequently while standing. Eat a few, have a drink and move on to the next bar for more!
With the last name Young, we're immortal, right?
Morning surf lesson!
Post surf SNAP of William and Mateo
Look closely. Marco, Mateo and William. :)
Maria and Daniela snuck away from the beach to grab food for the kiddos... and a few beers and pintxos for themselves!
Grace (11) and Jimena (13) bonding over jean shorts and volleyball.
Marco and William playing soccer
What a sight. Daniela and Maria's kids playing together. Next generation of cross cultural besties in the making?!?
Like no time had passed.
Singing and performing all our old tunes for our daughters. Best moment ever.
Antojitos - little cravings.
Long family walks together to soak in SS.
Eric drooling over the sailboats
Maria proudly showing us her new city.
FFF!
mamas y hijas!
Thank you Jimena for watching our children so we could go on a day-date! Pintxos y canas!
Maria loving on Grace. Melt.
OMG these were our favorite. Scallops.
Maria and her lovely hubby, Sammy.
Buenos noches SS.
Morning tranquilidad.
Always walking
more walking
still walking
Time for family pintxos and a serendipitous meeting of a lovely Irish couple!
Jimena Y Grace!
And Daniela Y Maria!
Last night out with Maria while Jimena babysat
Morning reflections and so much sadness leaving this beautiful slice of the world and Daniela's dear friend.
Arrived in Santander to Maria's family home where her parents, Mateo and Merche, awaited us.
Inpromto full-on gourmet lunch. Wine included.
Walnuts drying in the sun on the second floor.