if there were only one word that i could use to describe barcelona, spain - it would be sunny. it’s beautiful here, the beach, the mediteranean, the people. i’m writing quickly just so you can know that i made it here safely and to tell you how amazing the sun is. i haven’t seen the sun in about 4 months - as clear as i do here. there are full shadows on the ground from trees, and the sun is so bright at times i have to move to the shade to get a better picture. it makes sense to me now why people would worship the sun. i think i almost did today.

great news too, i found a restuarant tonight that serves pad thai, so it looks like for the 3rd easter in a row i will have that same dish. it’s a tradition in the making.

it’s amazing here, and i’m loving this vacation. i think tomorrow we’re going to the beach all day to soak in the rays and to enjoy a day of relaxation.

i’m looking forward to updating you more. i’ve already taken some amazing self portraits - ha, and some good landscape shots of scenery here. and, not to mention some great video. but, this info only comes as a teaser because i forgot my camera cord to transfer all of these amazing works of art.

this is the closest i’ve been to america in 7 months, and tonight we saw the columbus monument (where you, know, he sailed in 1492). tonight we looked out over the mediterranean and said hello to america. did you hear me?

(this was written in all lower case because i’m a fan of ee cummings, and i’m tired of pressing the shift key)