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And so it begins...
Welcome to our new travel blog! We're starting this as we are about to take a big step and live overseas for the first time. We're moving out of our apartment in Washington, DC this Saturday and flying to Málaga, Spain next week to stay in Marbella for a few months. Chances are, if you are reading this, then you already know this and want to stay updated on what's going on from here on out. And if you've just stumbled upon this blog, then welcome!
First off, a map. That's the south of Spain, with Portugal to the west, all of Spain and then France to the north and east, and the Mediterranean and, on the other side, Morocco, to the south.
This is a Pretty Big Deal™ for us since we've never lived outside the US. We've both travelled a fair amount -- all around the US and internationally, Michelle has been to Canada, Scotland, England, France, and Italy; I've been to Canada, Mexico, Spain, and Germany; and we've both been to Greece and Turkey for our honeymoon. But I feel that for many Americans, it's kind of intimidating to get up and move overseas, particularly years after college when you've started to put down roots. Many times I've driven through ten or more states on a single trip, so it's going to be amazing to be able to travel a bit in an area of the world where many nations come together.
It's our intention to keep traveling as long as we can since neither of us feels it's time to buy a house and settle in just yet. Though, don't get me wrong -- we'd love to have a house right about now, particularly after nearly three years in DC in a city apartment! But for right now, we're still exploring.
And since you're here, reading this now, you can join us! We'll be posting photos, stories, maps, and pretty soon, info on how you can visit.
So, stay tuned. And once again, welcome!
I am totally excited for you!
I'm pretty excited myself! Are you still thinking of visiting?
Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading about you guys' adventures. I like the new blog. Not sure if you had it in mind, but the title reminded me of this song:
http://hypem.com/track/504520
Hey Tom. Thanks for stopping by. Actually the name comes from a Tolkien song/poem that we copied here. But I'll check out that song.
Also, you might be interested to know that this is my first Drupal site deployment. I've worked on so many of them, but never ran one for my own purposes, so I'm already learning a ton more since starting... Drupal 6, triggers/actions, pathauto, captcha...
I can't say I'm not a little jealous. Have a great time and I'll look forward to keeping up via the blog!
Might be a drupalism, but I was taken off guard by the lack of the "RSS" button in Safari, meaning there are no suitable syndication rel links in the page. I found the RSS POSTS icon in the sidebar (and thanks for also listing MarsEdit ;)) ... but in your COPIOUS pre-move time you might look at adding the convenience rel links for Safari and other browsers.
Hmm, it shows up for me on the front page, but not other pages of the site. I'll check it out -- thanks!
So jealous, but so happy and excited for you -- and very impressed! Congrats and best of luck!
Yay for traveling!
Can't wait to hear more. If you have any questions about traveling in Spain (good restaurants, cheap but comfy hotels/hostels, etc.) let me know. I've probably got notes around here somewhere... Watch out for the pickpockets in Malaga!! They're amazing.
Wow... so cool.
When I was over there the first time we warned that the King once had his watch taken off his wrist while glad handing in a rope line- those guys are good. BTW I am supremely jealous of you- I stayed in Mijas when I was there a couple of times and it is delightful, if a little touristy. Also- looks like I have one adapter for you when you folks get up this way.
Enjoy Malaga. I've had friends that lived there and they loved it. I've only ever been to Barcelona in Spain, but I loved it and was sad to live. Make sure to post tons of photos.
Good luck on your European adventure. And if you make up near Stuttgart, give me a holler. ;-)
GUH is so quiet and weird without you Michelle. I miss you already. You guys better come back soon. Have a safe Trip and no worries I will be putting comments this site. Take care always you both.
Congrats man, that's great news!