Fancy Travels – Alicia Out Loud

I cried at dinner tonight

I cried a little at dinner alone tonight….
And declined meeting new friends (I’m just as shocked as you are)

Interwebs, please meet my Madrid familia!! In case you are new here and were unaware, I hosted a high school foreign exchange student. She is from Madrid and lived with me over the last school year. I fell in love with her and her family, so when an unexpected opportunity came up to visit them,Continue reading “Meet My Madrid Familia”

Madrid Is For Lovers….And For Me

Well. HELLOOOOOO Madrid!!! We started the last leg of our trip today. Madrid had a lot to live up to after such amazing times in Marbella and Barcelona. What I have been most excited about for this part of the trip is the family aspect. I have been anticipating a true Spanish family feel andContinue reading “Madrid Is For Lovers….And For Me “

Fancy Pants and French Don’t Mix…

Biggest accomplishment today? Hailing a cab in the pouring down rain in Barcelona. Pretty much a city girl now! 🙂 I love that no two cab rides here have taken the same route! Its afforded us to see other parts of the city , albeit speedy! It was a national holiday here so the townContinue reading “Fancy Pants and French Don’t Mix…”

Tapas and Tiaras…Fancy Goes To Barcelona

Where do I even begin for today’s recap?Today has been a day that definitely deserves a “hashtag blessed” with no shame. I have used every cliche white girl phrase I know to go on and on about the day! MY MIND AND MY HAIR It occurred to me this morning on the way to theContinue reading “Tapas and Tiaras…Fancy Goes To Barcelona “

Leaving Marbella

Today was a sad day. We had to leave Marbella. It’s necessary to continue our adventures but it sure was hard to leave such an amazing place. There are few words to describe how incredible this place was. I almost want to call Barcelona and let them know what they are up against because theContinue reading “Leaving Marbella”

Fancy Goes To Spain (day dos)

I was trying to paraphrase today into a simple status update for Facebook, but quickly realized that I just had too much to say for that approach. I’m skipping ahead to document day 2 while it’s all fresh on my mind. We will save the dysfunctional travel/getting here stories for another time. Because, let’s beContinue reading “Fancy Goes To Spain (day dos)”