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On my first day in Valencia, after an exquisite lunch -- red wine, a colorful salad, calamari black bean soup, a paella type dish, and watermelon for dessert -- Sarah and I headed to the beach for much-needed siestas.

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I don't even remember falling asleep, but when I woke up it was almost ten. The sky was turning all different shades of golds and pinks and while most people cleared out, we stayed to watch the sunset. I felt groggy and jet-lagged and overwhelmed, but I also couldn't help but feel a little giddy as the reality of my surroundings began to sink in.

(I'm in Spain!!!)

17 comments:

Ivana said...

Yay!!
During your European adventure you should visit Croatia (especially Adriatic Coast) too!!!

colleen said...

love that last sentence. i kept saying it to myself when i was there, too!

kit kat said...

olivia, i am so loving your new posts from europe! it makes me all kinds of nostalgic for a similiar eurotrip i took after i graduated in 09! spain, greece {some greek isles}, amsterdam, london. when i read your posts, it's like i beam myself back there and feel all of the marvelous things you are feeling and experiencing. {talk about a serious wanderlust.} enjoy it! xx

Naurnie said...

SO beautiful. hope you have an amazing time. although, i'm sure you can't help but have an amazing time in SPAIN.

wishful nals said...

so pretty! have an amazing time! love that first shot. xo

Hannah said...

Yay! Oh goodness, how exciting. Beautiful pictures. Love the stories you're telling!

AbbieBabble said...

You are in Spain! What lovely photos- it sounds like your trip is off to a smashing start!

Fancy Pants said...

Beautiful! Enjoy.

Alex said...

So beautiful!! My stomach is jealous of the food you ate, by the way.

Kim said...

You're making so jealous and craw to move back to France and go galavanting around Europe. I just might have to give up reading your blog.... Or not....no, I can't! It's too beautiful!

wildchild said...

how beautiful. you lucky girl, napping on the beach :)

Liz said...

my husband and I just moved to Amsterdam four days ago, so I totally relate to this post! Excited to read about your adventures!

Kimberly Geneviève said...

I'm so excited for you!!

janinejackson said...

What beautiful photos. And what a beautiful thing to do - fall asleep on the beach and then wake up and wait for the sun to set. Lovely!

All of that food sounds delish!!!

Ashley said...

gorgeous photos!

Ana MF said...

OMG, the first picture is stunning!!!!

nancy said...

eee! I'm so excited for you! I've never been to Europe, but Italy, Spain, Greece and France are all #1 on my list!

 

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