goingnative
The story of two Global Nomads and their time in China.
beach A tropical beach? Thailand? Malaysia? Hawaii?
No! I am still in Spain! This photo was taken at Playa Concha de Artedo in La Muños, Asturias, Spain.
Palm trees are very common here, even in the north of Spain. In fact, a palm tree planted in front of a large house used to signify that the owner was a returned immigrant to the new world - Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela. Their homes are called Casa de Indianos, since they have returned from the Indies. In the 19th and 20th century, many Asturians immigrated to the Americas to make their fortunes. Many have never returned, but in these countries you will find Asturian cultural associations, since many families have retained some of the Asturian culture.
The beach is beautiful and calm, very relaxing. The rocks are good, too, because sometimes you get tired of sand.
Here is the DH with a dog that just sort of adopted us.
These pictures were taken during a brief holiday spent with friends at this beach. Spain was celebrating October 12th - the "Dia de la hispanidad" or Spanishness Day, also known as the saint day of Pilar. In America you know this day as Colombus Day. This day is also my "Suegro" or (father-in-law's) birthday. The holiday fell on a Thursday, so many people will also take off the Friday so they end up with a 4 day weekend. This is called a "puente" in Spanish, which literally means bridge. I tell you, these Spaniards know how to live!
No! I am still in Spain! This photo was taken at Playa Concha de Artedo in La Muños, Asturias, Spain.
Palm trees are very common here, even in the north of Spain. In fact, a palm tree planted in front of a large house used to signify that the owner was a returned immigrant to the new world - Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela. Their homes are called Casa de Indianos, since they have returned from the Indies. In the 19th and 20th century, many Asturians immigrated to the Americas to make their fortunes. Many have never returned, but in these countries you will find Asturian cultural associations, since many families have retained some of the Asturian culture.
The beach is beautiful and calm, very relaxing. The rocks are good, too, because sometimes you get tired of sand.
Here is the DH with a dog that just sort of adopted us.
These pictures were taken during a brief holiday spent with friends at this beach. Spain was celebrating October 12th - the "Dia de la hispanidad" or Spanishness Day, also known as the saint day of Pilar. In America you know this day as Colombus Day. This day is also my "Suegro" or (father-in-law's) birthday. The holiday fell on a Thursday, so many people will also take off the Friday so they end up with a 4 day weekend. This is called a "puente" in Spanish, which literally means bridge. I tell you, these Spaniards know how to live!
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