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  • RTWT 2011Spain

    Paella recipe

    by happygal October 2, 2011
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    A friend we knew from the International House about 8 years ago (in 2003), Mario…

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    Visiting Monchis and Oihane in Zarautz

    by happygal September 28, 2011
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    With no idea what to expect, happy guy and I embarked on our trip from…

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    Anarchy

    by happygal September 22, 2011
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    Place: Barcelona Amalia is a sociologist who studies the differences in behavior between “anarchists” (individuals…

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    Jamon in Madrid

    by happygal September 9, 2011
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    Landing in Barajas and taking money out of the Banco Popular ATM, I fondly remembered…

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    The battle of the mosquito

    by happygal September 3, 2011
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    We were extremely tired so we lay down at 8:30 pm for a nap.  The…

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    We’re off!

    by happygal August 31, 2011
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    And we’re off! It still hasn’t sunk in completely. With visas to Iran and India, …

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    Sexism

    by happygal July 8, 2011
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    After talking with the Iranian consulate, I realize how frustrating sexism can be and the …

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    Itinerary finalized!

    by happygal July 6, 2011
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    After much deliberation and hours on the phone with American Airlines, the basic flight itinerary …

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    Terminated

    by happygal June 30, 2011
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    Terminated. That word doesn’t settle well with me. Why did the lady in the Graduate …

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We’re a family of four from California, pursuing our dream of traveling the world before the kids grow up. Our Happy Life is about creating memories together while cherishing the family, friends, and community that shape our journey. Along the way, we aim to nurture connections—both old and new—as we explore the world.

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