Ronda, Spain

we are home.

and we had an amazing

vacation on the costa del sol!

as hannah says..

it was a nice balance of rest

and sightseeing.

we spent the first few sunny

days hanging by the pool 

and the beach.

we stayed at the marriott marbella

resort.

plenty to do for all of us.

on monday we drove up and over

a mountain to the lovely town of ronda.

with it's pont neuf (new bridge)

that was built in 1751..and took 42 years 

to construct..

and the oldest bullring in andalusia (1784)

ronda was a great day trip from marbella.

a few of us were a little queasy driving 

up the windy mountain road..

but once we arrived the views from the bridge

down through the gorge were breathtaking.

we stayed late and enjoyed a delicious

dinner of paella and tapas of course!

pretty spanish tiles

this was just ronda!

we traveled to gibraltar 

and mijas during our stay as well.

more to come this week!

while we were away,

my mom came to paris with 

her best girlfriend from high school!

they stayed here in our flat..

and when we arrived home last night

at 9 pm..

the table was set,

and my mom's spaghetti and 

meatballs were waiting for us.

thanks mom and di!

so glad you had a wonderful trip too!