Roads Less Traveled

I am driving through one of the most beautiful roads in the world among the “white hill towns” of Andalusia, Spain when I crest a ridge at around 4000 feet elevation and park my Jeep to get a better view. After a short hike, I’m afforded a spectacular vista that spans what seems like the entire province, which rolls out before me in undulating waves punctuated by some taller peaks on the horizon. Continue reading →

Seville is timeless. It lives in the long shadows of old empires, yet keeps its traditions intact even as modernity seeks to extinguish them forever. And I think Seville will continue its proud culture. It is, after all, built on a solid foundation of family, faith, and food, with a healthy respect for local traditions of dance, music, and custom. That is some powerful glue, and it will weather any storm. Here’s 4 anecdotes that show just how strong that bond is. Continue reading →