30 April 2009

corner re-view



Another great ride! Thanks to everyone who posted and for all your kind comments! Next week´s theme is shopping. Caitlin had the great idea of  posting our location so the "day trippers" know where everyone is from. 
Two new additions vanessa and britta. I´ll add them to next week´s list, but in the meantime check out their posts for this week.
Thanks again! Your generosity overwhelms...

29 April 2009

corner view "modes of transportation"






Vitoria inaugurated its trolley system about 4 months ago. I´d like to take this moment to welcome Vitoria to the 19th century...

Next week´s theme "shopping" comes from Ian, our resident wordsmith. Bonnie, you are up next to choose a theme. Thank you all for visiting and happy travels!

caitlin, joyce, ani, couturecoucou, kim, a day that is dessert, natsumi, epe, kaylovesvintage, trinsch, c.t.,jeannette, outi, schanett, ritva, dongdong, francesca, state of bliss, jennifer, dana, denise, cabrizette, bohemia girl, ruth, dianna, isabelle, amber, a girl in the yellow shoes, mister e, janis, kari, jgy, jenna, skymring, elizabeth, audrey, allison, lise, cate, mon, victoria, crescent moon, erin, otli, amy, ida, caroline, lisa, dorte, kimmie, la lune dans le ciel, nicola, malo, samantha, kyndale, capturereflection

Hey Lisa thanks for the tip! However, it´s taking me a while to figure it out... Would you mind coming over for a coffee and helping me?... please...

27 April 2009

cars and jellybeans









These were all shot from the car.
While I was uploading them, I started to eat the jellybeans Joyce had sent me. Blogger better start to upload faster because I must have eaten a hundred while I was waiting... Just kidding Blogger...I love you... and my hips love you...

25 April 2009

crazy weather









We went to the nautical club for a walk.... We arrived wearing t-shirts and left wearing polar fleece sweatshirts. We are back to winter coats and trusty boots...

24 April 2009

seen and overheard


"I smell spring... You smell cow"


"Did you know that when bats leave their cave they all fly to the left?.... 1000 bats all going left.... Take the picture... this thing must weigh 20 kilos..."


"Um... señora vaca... I think you have... um... something stuck in your teeth..."


"What motivates you more? The fresh air or knowing there is a cold beer waiting for you?...Do I have to answer that?

Happy weekend everyone!

23 April 2009

my kingdom for a pancake...

I think Carmie´s comment sums it up best...

"Jane, my dear, I'm going to bed now, but just wanted to say THANX for the great "worldtour". I have neglected my kids, my house my husband, myself.....the whole day, just to visit all these blogs ;-p Loved it big time and I'm soooo glad it's just once a week. Dear lord in heaven....I would get totally insane!!!"

Next week´s theme is "modes of transportation."

You can see more breakfast shots here. Don´t miss them and please add their links. Thanks!
lise, cate, mon, victoria, crescent moon,, erin, otli, amy, ida

¡Un beso! Jane

22 April 2009

corner view "breakfast" of champions



Forget paella, tortilla, or even red wine ... The Spanish staple ... chocolate milk. Spaniards drink this morning noon, and night. I´m talking ... children´s first words are "Cola Cao," posh men in suits, in bars, drinking it for breakfast, not too hungry for dinner, "have a Cola Cao,"... kind of a staple. Now if only I could find out if Mr. Cao has a nice son for Sara...

Next week´s theme is "modes of transportation" from the lovely ladybug-zen. Ian you are up next.


caitlin, joyce, ani, couturecoucou, kim, a day that is dessert, natsumi, epe, kaylovesvintage, trinsch, c.t.,

*hey "malo" from Stockholm I need your link. Thanks!


*Sorry Elizabeth for misspelling your link. I´ve corrected it and promise to wear my glasses...

** Two more corrections: Fracesca´s and Allison´s... Sorry about this. Don´t miss their posts on breakfast- they are fab! (Please correct your links... and don´t kill me...)

21 April 2009

meringues and views


These are one of my favorite pastels in Spain. Pure meringue- crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside... Only eat one though, because the sugar high can last a week... I ate two...

Just a reminder that the 2nd corner view is tomorrow.  The theme is "breakfast." Below are the links of everyone participating in this week´s fun journey. It would be great if you could post them with your photo so we can travel around easier. Thanks!

20 April 2009

oviedo

We stopped in Oviedo for an afternoon.  Cider from Oviedo is famous. Supposedly it´s the best in the country because they only use apples from Asturias to make it.... And if you notice the waiter above- that´s how cider is served.  Jorge loves cider and must have drunk 50 bottles... He said the waiter kept missing his glass... I was just glad I had my trusty boots on...

19 April 2009

sunday reading



Look what Suann added to Joyce´s package. If you don´t know simplesong design you are in for a treat. But be warned, her gorgeous blog is addicting. Get your coffee before you go, you are going to be there for a while.

18 April 2009

birthday update



Look at what my kids were up to this morning. Did I say, "pink?" I meant, "blue..."

kindness makes the world go 'round





Look what I received in the mail. Sweet Joyce sent me jellybeans! What a great surprise! Even better because today is my birthday. Surprises and pink birthday cake*... it doesn´t get much better than this.

In Spain, it is custom to pull on the birthday person´s earlobe for the amount of years they are celebrating. They also treat everyone, instead of being treated. So I owe you all a beer (or a coffee with soy)! Cheers!

*I´ve left the cookbook open to the cake recipe, pink food coloring, and money for ingredients....... I like pink cake...

17 April 2009

















Llanes is a small fishing town on the coast of Asturias in northern Spain. We stopped here to have lunch. We had 1/2 kilo of percebes (barnacles- a Spanish delicacy), a dozen scallops, mussels, grilled squid, fried chicken with garlic, and fabadas (white bean stew). Lunch for five, including dessert and cider was 80€... Esti just fell off her chair.


Have a great weekend!

16 April 2009

it´s a small world, but i wouldn´t want to paint it.*



Wow! That was fun! Thanks for all your kind comments and also for taking the time to join in! Next week´s theme is "breakfast." Can´t wait to see everyone´s photos! I didn´t mention that the shop next to the bar is a sweet shop. What else could a girl ask for... (Carmela, you´d love it!) Also, Ian had the great idea to post everyone´s links with your corner view so it would be easier to travel around. Thanks again and a big hug to everyone!

My family has just left and I swear I´m 10 kilos heavier. The only form of exercise I´ve had in the past week has been raising a fork to my mouth. If only someone would invent forks that weighed 5 kilos...then at least my arms would be in shape...

*Steven Wright

15 April 2009

corner view


View from my front door.

Welcome everyone to the first posting of Corner view! I can´t wait to visit all of yours! Below are where you can find more postings. If I´ve left anyone out, leave me a comment and I´ll include you immediately. Outi had a great idea of picking a weekly theme. So I thought, since we are in this together, we could each choose one...How about "breakfast" for next week´s theme. Hey Ladybug-zen do you mind going next?...Sending you all a big hug!

ladybug-zen,ian,bonnie,
esti,sophie,cele,modsquad,
caitlin,joyce,ani,couturecoucou,kim,a day that is dessert,natsumi,epe,kaylovesvintage,trinsch,c.t.,jeannette,outi,schanett,ritva,dongdong

14 April 2009

adventures in motherhood

"Mommy, I can´t see"
"Sara, get your bangs cut."

"Mommy, really, I can´t see."
"Sara, really, get your bangs cut."




"Corner View" starts tomorrow. See you all then!

11 April 2009




Sara´s friends baked me a cake!...Do you think they want something?... Happy weekend!

09 April 2009

you´re invited segundo part



Thank you all for your enthusiasm! This is going to be so cool (yes, I still say "cool")! How about if we post on Wednesdays? Starting next. I´ll include all links that have shown interest. Haven´t come up with a name yet- and am taking all suggestions. Thanks!
I have family visiting and will be in and out. We will spend a few days in Oviedo...Thank you Woody...Have a great weekend!

*Check out Kim´s site Savannah Gourmet- she is having a great giveaway-don´t miss it!

08 April 2009

you are all invited!



So I´ve been thinking...This is usually when my family runs for the hills...I have met so many kind, talented, and let´s not forget funny people through this blog. I would love to get to know you all a little better. So I thought, "Why don´t we post a photo a week that shows what it´s like living in our corner of the world."  Like a typical breakfast in Finland, or a supermarket shelf in Japan, or a favorite place to sit and "people watch" in France - OK, not very good examples, but you get the idea. These photos would eventually tell the stories of our different lives and cultures... Don´t you think that could be pretty amazing?

06 April 2009

oñate








B´s aunty lives in Oñate. She prepared lunch the other day.  The menu;

Jamon Iberico
Natural white asparagus and a new potato salad with a vinegret made with hard boiled egg, spring onions, parsley, and lemon.
A variety of croquettes.
Hake (merluza) with fresh peas from her garden.
Homemade egg custard ice cream.

B´s aunty is 87.  She still insists that she is not a day oner 27...



pink

I knew a girl who was blue. So she painted her world pink. xoxo