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Off to Elciego and Marques de Riscal
Shrouded in fog, the undulating land is sometimes hard to see in Spain’s La Rioja Alavesa region. But seemingly at every turn, in every available space, the brilliance of grape leaves in the fall can’t be denied, even on a misty morning. The perfectly designed vineyards – row upon row upon row of vines – stretch literally [...]
Continue reading...Bilbao shines
Posted by Sally Walker Davies on Sun, Nov 16, 2008
Bilbao , Spain — Sunday night, along the river that runs through Bilbao, young children scooter and run and are carried on the shoulders of their parents. As a mother, the first thought is what are these children doing out so late? But as I walk along the pedestrian bridge that skirts the river and gives the [...]
Continue reading...Hola, Spain
Posted by Sally Walker Davies on Sat, Nov 8, 2008
The Guggenheim, La Rioja, Bilbao, and tapas – what more could a girl ask for?? I’m in the Admiral Lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport as I type this entry – about to jump on an Iberia flight to Madrid. And I have to say I’m about as excited as a kid in a candy store, having [...]
Continue reading...GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY: Kansas City, here we come!
Posted by Sally Walker Davies on Fri, Sep 19, 2008
One of the best things about traveling is the discovery of a destination that’s new – at least to the traveler. Ever since college – and honey, that was a long time ago – I’ve heard about Kansas City and what a great town it is. From the shopping to the famed fountains to the excellent museums, [...]
Continue reading...GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY: A mother-daughter dream trip to Colonial Williamsburg
Posted by Sally Walker Davies on Fri, Sep 12, 2008
The Governor’s carriage When I came up with the Girlfriend Getaway idea for this blog, I never thought I’d be writing about what to date has been my most favorite getaway of all: A getaway with my 10-year old daughter Maddie. Mads and I had the chance to tour Colonial Williamsburg this summer while on assignment for [...]
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Posted by Sally Walker Davies on Mon, Nov 17, 2008
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