by Jeni Martinez | Nov 13, 2021 | 2020, American Yogi in Spain, Americans in Gijon, Ex-pats in Spain, Life and Death, Peace, Weather
Last week I found myself whining about the cold, wet weather, and the fact that we did not have a clothes dryer or a car. Admittedly, it was not one of my finer moments. I may have even said, “I can’t live here anymore!” Deep in my heart, though, I...
by Jeni Martinez | Oct 2, 2021 | 2020, American Yogi in Spain, Ex-pats in Spain, Hiking, Language, Peace, Spain, Travel, Weather, Yoga
The Thursday before the Spain Hiking & Yoga Retreat was suposed to start, we woke up to the sound of our hammock hitting the side of our terrace. A tormenta (a storm), had blown in off the ocean. Our sun porch which also serves as our laundry drying room was...
by Jeni Martinez | Jun 3, 2021 | 2020, American Yogi in Spain, Americans in Gijon, Downsizing, Ex-pats in Spain, Language, Letting Go, Retirement, Spain, Travel, Yoga
On Sunday afternoon, Rocky and I, along with our friends Eileen and Kieran, grabbed a table in the outdoor patio of a bar in a quaint fishing village called Viavelez. Two red and white fishing boats floated lazily in the small port across from the bar. Rows of green...
by Jeni Martinez | Sep 16, 2020 | 2020, Dogs, Food, Kindness, Letting Go, Life and Death, Marriage, Relationships, Travel
Dear 2020, I remember our first days together being so dreamy. You were so exciting with all of your plans and promises. I was dazzled by our first trip together to the Galapagos in January. Felt like a honeymoon really, with hiking, snorkeling, and plenty of sun and...
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