The People


Victoria Escalante and Sophie take a breather at "Four Posts", as Sophie quenches her thirst



Sophie is ready for some more sightseeing, but the heat seems to be getting to Victoria



Carlos D. finds a good vantage point for a good video shot



Diego finds the Spanish ground very interesting



Sophie shows off her tourist look with sunglasses up and toothpick in the corner of her mouth



Victoria, Jodie, and Diego stop for a minute



Sophie prepares to take the leap of faith as mom and brother provide support



Diego seems to be quite content during his first trip to Spain



Victoria takes a picture of Jodie and Sophie as Carlos wraps another video shoot



Sophie is a bit apprehensive during her first trip to the Riembau pool



Carlos D. points out something humorous to Carlos E. and Sophie



Carlos E,. Carlos D., Sophie, and Jodie head for some shopping in Girona



Yours truly enjoying some fine dining in Girona (yes, that is a beer). Beer is available at all McDonald's in Spain. Not shown in photo is the free belt I got as a bonus with the purchase of my Big Mac meal



Carlos D. and Sophie enjoy a relaxing moment in the Riembau pool



Miss Spain 2015



Enjoying the view... of the Mediterranean Sea of course!



Jose (a local police officer in Cadaques, and a friend of Carlos E.) gives us a personal tour of the town



Victoria and Sophie find a see-saw to have some fun on while we waited for a table for lunch during our trip to Cadaques



Carlos D. and Sophie explore the pool area at Salvador Dali's house in Port de Lligat



Towards the end of my favorite day of the trip, I enjoy a moment with Cadaques in the background



Sophie takes advantage of a "rest day" in our itinerary



Diego keeps himself entertained before he drops off to sleep for a nap



Various members of the family eagerly await lunch at Camping Riembau



Jodie, Carlos E,. Carlos D., and Cousin Beatriz Serrano are in awe as they stand before the massive Sagrada Familia cathedral in downtown Barcelona



Beatriz, Carlos D., Jodie, Sophie, and Diego pause for a photo during our stroll down La Rambla in Barcelona



Beatriz pushes Sophie down La Rambla



Jodie and Carlos D. spot something of interest as Diego demostrates his flexiblility



Carlos D. videotapes Sophie being entertained by a street performer



Diego enjoys a post-snack moment



Marta (Carlos E. Jr's girlfriend), Carlos Escalante Jr., and Carlos Serrano Jr. enjoy a relaxing moment



Carlos E., Carlos Serrano, Carlos D., and myself try to keep warm and dry during a freak rainstorm during our first night at Riembau.



Carlos D. serves himself up a glass of "Agua de Valencia" (Spanish alcoholic concoction) while his aunt MariAfri Escalante looks on



Enjoying some conversation with our camping next-door-neighbor Salvador



It's just about Jodie's bedtime!



MariAfri, Carlos D., and Raquel (Salvador's wife) have a little fun



Carlos E. is done for the night...



...as is Carlos S.



Salvador gets his summer haircut



Sophie takes one of her famous power naps



Cousins Victoria and Sophie do some bonding



Diego sports his cool hat



Carlos D. and I... doin' guy stuff



Diego kicks it with the gals



Raquel referees a game between Paula (one of Salvador and Raquel's daughters) and Sophie



Timeout!



Diego meets one of his aunts



Carlos D. displays a popular Spanish snack



Diego bonds with another one of his aunts, Mari Serrano



Uncle Manolo



Lunchtime!



Sophie blows bubbles with her new best friend Paula



Diego enjoys a rare moment alone



A chilly night at Riembau



Whaddaya know... it's time to eat again!



Aunt Mari



Check out those eyes!



Jodie shows her stuff in the kitchen



We can hardly stand the excitement as another meal is about to be served



Miriam plays a game to help her learn english as Sophie enjoys an ice cream



Salvador and Raquel's daughters Miriam and Paula



Sophie doesn't feel like walking, so aunt 'Afri gives her a lift



The guys wait patiently for the women to finish shopping



Jodie practices her spanish



Uncle Carlos S. helps Sophie with the water...



...which makes Sophie very happy!



Bonding with another proud aunt



Carlos E. is cookin' something up



Diego is one happy camper



Carlos E.'s buddy Miguel and his wife cook up some paella



The paella is almost ready...



...now to cover it and let it sit for a while



It's ready!



Everyone enjoys the result



Mmmmmm....



That's good eatin'!



More happy tummies! (mine grew considerably on this trip)



Carlos E. is already thinking about what's for dinner!



The younger folks' table hams it up for the camera



More family bonding



Siesta time!



I'll second that!



Diego finds a way to cool off in the heat



Sophie and Paula sit quietly and chat



Carlos E. and I unload the shopping cart



The Davis family poses for a shot inside the Sagrada Familia cathedral



Sophie and Diego crash out at the end of a great vacation



Last night before heading home first thing in the morning



The two Carlos Jr.s watch a little tube



Exhausted!




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