Author Archives: Christina

One of the reasons for adding Zaragoza to our itinerary was to be able to visit the Basilica de la Pilar here which is home to two unexploded bombs from the Spanish Civil War.  The cathedral and its surrounding plaza … Continue reading →

This blog can’t always be about war and destruction so we will try to spice things up with installments about sightings of things that remind us of back home.  We have spent the last nearly 24 hours in Zaragoza, the … Continue reading →

This day is very special for two reasons, it’s my mom’s bday, happy birthday!! and because today we got to truly experience in a very powerful way the destruction that dominated Spain’s landscape for over three years. After not much … Continue reading →

The highlight of Saturday was the opportunity to physically step into the world that became all too familiar to those people who suffered through the Barcelona city bombings that occurred from 1937 to 1939.  These bombings were a trial run … Continue reading →

I am always amazed that everywhere in the world that I travel, there always seems to be reminders of home that pop up in the most unexpected places.  Our Saturday started off in a comical way as I asked Jennifer … Continue reading →

Being that we hit the ground early in the morning and don’t stop until our heads hit the pillow, it has been challenging to fit blogging into our schedule.  I am determined however to keep up because I want this … Continue reading →

We have been awake for 36 hours and counting and have packed more into this first day in Barcelona than most people would in a week!  Our morning started off with a jolt as the lady sitting next to Jennifer … Continue reading →

Is is hard to believe that the moment is finally here.  After months of research, setting up contacts in Spain and figuring out how to transport everything in a small backpack, the moment of departure is upon us!  These have … Continue reading →

One of the most compelling stories of the Spanish Civil War involves thousands of children from the northern Spanish provinces that were evacuated in mass to England, Belgium, Russia and Mexico.  Most families thought that they would be reunited within … Continue reading →

The Spanish Civil War officially ended over 70 years ago but Spain continues to remain a divided country with regards to how history will remember Francisco Franco and his long legacy.  The passage several years ago of the Law of … Continue reading →