Gran Canaria: A Week en la Playa

If you know me, then you know I love the beach. I was getting a little sad, not having had a beach vacation this summer {or at all this year}, so when Michelle mentioned she had a week off from her grad program, we immediately went to work to find a beach that would still be warm in October. When we found cheap, direct flights to Gran Canaria, our decision was made...a week in the sun and at the beach. The Canary Islands are just off the coast of Morocco/Western Sahara, and we didn't really know what to expect other than that it's a well known beach destination for Europeans. Definitely one of the most relaxing vacations we've had in Europe.

Barcelona: Perfect Fall Getaway

This past weekend was a 3-day holiday weekend, so we decided to head to Barcelona with another couple.  We could not have asked for a better weekend...the weather was sunny and warm (very different from what we left in Paris), the food was great, and it was such a relaxing weekend!  Be sure to check out all of our pictures from Barcelona here.