tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.comments2011-07-09T06:27:37.366+02:00la chica americanaAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312965863090287060noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-64368297074534322322011-07-09T06:27:37.366+02:002011-07-09T06:27:37.366+02:00It is my hope that anyone who has followed this yo...It is my hope that anyone who has followed this young lady's writings has felt some of the life force that flows from within her. She lightens the hearts of those around her as well as those who read her words. Her adventures and anecdotes flow with ease into our minds and emotions. And if that wasn't enough to convince us we wanted to be along for the ride, she draws us further into her world with photographic images that entice our senses to hear, smell, taste and feel what she describes. <br />One truly connects with a their surroundings when they feel "a sense of place". That is why, for most of us, home is so special. Alicia clearly developed a sense of place during her pilgrimage to Spain. With a final farwell at dawn, she drew gratitude and a loving reminder of her visit in the sands of time. Her words are no doubt by now washed away as if she intended to leave no trace. But for many, many people in alicante on the Mediterranean, the unforgetable smile and radiating warmth from the American girl will remain a pleasant memory forever. <br />We are lucky here at home. We have her back and life is brighter. But a smart editor somewhere is going to discover this blog eventually and I have no doubt Alicia will be asked to travel again, to write for readers eager to laugh, love, and dream about finding themselves in her shoes, seeking a sense of place and fulfillment in another land.<br />Signed,<br />A lucky FatherDadhttp://dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-78651816166278071052011-07-09T00:11:13.354+02:002011-07-09T00:11:13.354+02:00Yea!!! Clap, clap, clap. Be happy wherever you are...Yea!!! Clap, clap, clap. Be happy wherever you are. And wherever your heart is - that is home.Mary Thomashttp://www.dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-17384170272097819722011-07-08T22:01:12.032+02:002011-07-08T22:01:12.032+02:00:) Welcome back, to home and to happiness. They mi...:) Welcome back, to home and to happiness. They missed you.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216934191710347944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-63604644200090895802011-07-08T21:42:49.847+02:002011-07-08T21:42:49.847+02:00:( I hope to see you soon xxxxx from Hollland!:( I hope to see you soon xxxxx from Hollland!La chica holandesa ;)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-21905407053904154982011-07-08T20:19:36.126+02:002011-07-08T20:19:36.126+02:00You are a beautiful person. You are a beacon! I lo...You are a beautiful person. You are a beacon! I love this and I love you!Regnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-79665165647825645482011-06-28T22:45:09.891+02:002011-06-28T22:45:09.891+02:00WooooooooWooooooooRickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634418884511243458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-51265838023204141262011-06-28T22:32:18.012+02:002011-06-28T22:32:18.012+02:00Woooo Ricky is finally reading the blog!Woooo Ricky is finally reading the blog!Rickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-14972609158406321982011-06-25T14:02:03.660+02:002011-06-25T14:02:03.660+02:00Hello Peach!
I would have commented sooner, but I ...Hello Peach!<br />I would have commented sooner, but I could not find my glasses. Turns out they were in the fridge next to the TV remote. <br />In your photo of the hoguera, how long do you think the man and his dog stood there staring at it. Something titilating about that hoguera, but I can't seem to put my finger on it.<br />I'm glad you are enjoying Spain's giant air pollution event. Thousands of intoxicated people trying to blow themselves up while burning down the city. I guess Spain isn't that different from America.<br />See you soon!<br />Love, DadDadhttp://dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-11327409457395430892011-06-24T05:01:55.890+02:002011-06-24T05:01:55.890+02:00wow! i wish i was still there for this :) enjoy yo...wow! i wish i was still there for this :) enjoy your last few days! i can't wait to return someday already <3Kaitlin Kuehnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402294946220544166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-54683618647098606722011-06-23T18:15:19.335+02:002011-06-23T18:15:19.335+02:00Thanks Lori! I'm so glad you're reading al...Thanks Lori! I'm so glad you're reading along!!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312965863090287060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-91972923667822374242011-06-23T17:07:15.403+02:002011-06-23T17:07:15.403+02:00Haha I love your blogs!Haha I love your blogs!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-33028312628910567192011-06-16T05:24:49.648+02:002011-06-16T05:24:49.648+02:00All those things are essential to getting your gro...All those things are essential to getting your groove back! Good luck on your test whenever you are stuck just throw in an "adios myo!" (sp) :) :) :)Regnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-61674240235565236372011-06-16T02:42:52.900+02:002011-06-16T02:42:52.900+02:00ahhh i need to catch up on so you think you can da...ahhh i need to catch up on so you think you can dance and watch the housewives reunion! i would'nt mind going to the beach, a lot, too.. or napping.. or facebooking... or anything on the list, other than shipping boxes!Mary Barkleyhttp://www.dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-24174015603292353402011-06-16T00:41:32.704+02:002011-06-16T00:41:32.704+02:00Good luck on your test! I'm sure you'll be...Good luck on your test! I'm sure you'll be great (the teacher gives bonus points for mime, right?)<br /><br />I've been taking a 5k training at the Y, so if you don't mind a slow companion, I'd gladly join you in a race. I've been thinking about doing an adventure race like the Warrior.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216934191710347944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-87334444755236566632011-06-16T00:26:31.272+02:002011-06-16T00:26:31.272+02:00Yes Alicia, maybe we should do it again, but then ...Yes Alicia, maybe we should do it again, but then at noon? Would be great, why go to a sauna to sweat? it's so much more fun to just hike up the castle!! Yiiha! No, let's take the lift, brink lots of cold drinks, a towel (in case we still need to hike a bit), and of course... our CAMERA!! ;) hihi goodluck on your exam tomorrow! seeyaaa xxLorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-9582672435543670712011-06-12T05:56:44.473+02:002011-06-12T05:56:44.473+02:00Hi there sweetie!
I think if you look close, you c...Hi there sweetie!<br />I think if you look close, you can see the face of an autobot in the rock formation below the flag in your last nighttime photo. He is yelling, probably because there is a flag stuck in his head. <br />As your days in Spain come to an end, find time to live the culture and unlock the mysteries of the region. <br />You must:<br />-Go to the airport and see if it really does rain on the planes in Spain. I am very worried about your flight home if there is a lot of rust.<br />-Help the folks over there figure out exactly where they left Christopher Columbus.<br />-See if there is actually a road to the top of all Spain's historical castles, before you do THAT again.<br />-See if they actually do a "running of the sheep" anywhere. If so I will come over and we can participate. I don't think we can get hurt bad if a wooly two foot high critter runs us into a wall. <br />-Are there single A, double A and Triple A bullfighting leagues junior bullfighters go through before they get called up and gored?<br />-Talk politics with some of the Spainish friends you have made. Find out if in Spain they would think of electing a senator named Weiner and not expect trouble. Tell them we need help and advice, as we have a newt, a mit and a moose hunter from Alaska who thinks Paul Revere was riding to warn the British (yes, she actually said that in an interview while in Boston last week)who all may run for president. Maybe Spain can help us. I think they are smarter there.(they take the bus to the castles...).<br />-Eat lunch just once at noon, and see what happens.<br />-Talk to us on skype with your laptop turned a little so we see more of Spain than those same closet doors.<br />-Eat Tapas. But keep your bottoms on.<br />-Stay safe, have fun, love the family you are living with, and come home to the family that loves you so much.<br />Daddick thomashttp://dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-66839501377855205902011-06-11T03:48:37.456+02:002011-06-11T03:48:37.456+02:00Wasn't all that running before you left traini...Wasn't all that running before you left training for moments just like this? <br /><br />Gorgeous pictures as usual!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216934191710347944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-89715521841484969002011-06-10T09:32:26.442+02:002011-06-10T09:32:26.442+02:00Lori, I wanted to surprise you with the info in th...Lori, I wanted to surprise you with the info in the blog post. I was devastated to learn that, but we did have a great time griping, moaning, and sweating our way up the hillside.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312965863090287060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-21466285601645008262011-06-10T08:16:07.665+02:002011-06-10T08:16:07.665+02:00Lol, you didn't tell me about the bus!!! Hahah...Lol, you didn't tell me about the bus!!! Hahaha, it was fun though! Next time we'll just take the lift! firsttt,, San Juan today! xxLorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-9792212663967745052011-06-10T01:04:59.909+02:002011-06-10T01:04:59.909+02:00Soooo glad you got to the castle! Great pictures -...Soooo glad you got to the castle! Great pictures - beautiful at night. It looks like you're having fun and that's good for everyone.<br />Love ya,<br />Mom (who once rode the bus to the top of Mount Benacantil...just sayin')Mary Thomashttp://www.dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-84861870980635140512011-06-07T09:44:45.141+02:002011-06-07T09:44:45.141+02:00We'll set up a date! And yes, they are very in...We'll set up a date! And yes, they are very inspiring indeed.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312965863090287060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-39323656923833620092011-06-07T00:07:26.785+02:002011-06-07T00:07:26.785+02:00Not only are you an amazing writer, but you have s...Not only are you an amazing writer, but you have some great writer friends. Very inspirational. I think I need to meet some of these people!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216934191710347944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-37258592714446527652011-06-05T23:08:15.281+02:002011-06-05T23:08:15.281+02:00Great job, Mom. You are so smart and wise. You a...Great job, Mom. You are so smart and wise. You are the dear sweet mother of my heart. Please don't wake me up with ice cold washclothes to the face when I'm home as revenge for not quoting you in this post. Love you!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312965863090287060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-41452854045806741492011-06-05T22:06:21.547+02:002011-06-05T22:06:21.547+02:00That is very nice. Really. Since you chose not to ...That is very nice. Really. Since you chose not to quote your parents, I'll think of something profound to say and add it here...... I know - the last thing we said to you before you got on the plane..."Have fun, be good, we love you."<br />Mom and DadMary Thomashttp://www.dickthomasphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054723203536517966.post-55389149971396382202011-06-02T03:26:23.803+02:002011-06-02T03:26:23.803+02:00Love the finale to the Barcelona visit!!! And so g...Love the finale to the Barcelona visit!!! And so glad you are less of an Amazon there. But it doesnt change the fact that you do a Xena Warrior Princess shout whenever you run...love you.Regannoreply@blogger.com