Part 1: Marvelous Madrid, Spain — Graffiti and Royal Palace

da-AL and her husband on the balcony of the Royal Palace of Madrid.

The king of Spain and his family weren't in when we visited, but we still enjoyed his nice house.Our three-week Spain/France adventure ended with four nights in Madrid — a city that needs far more time than that to fully appreciate all of its marvelousness — museums, architecture, public art, food (including the world’s oldest… Continue reading Part 1: Marvelous Madrid, Spain — Graffiti and Royal Palace

5. Ever been told…?

Photo of ostrich with caption: Ever been told that the ultimate tragedy (and crime) for a girl or a woman is not to be regarded as physically attractive?

Ever been told that the ultimate tragedy (and crime) for a girl and a woman is not to be regarded as physically attractive?

3. Ever been told…?

Flamenco woman with text over that reads: Ever been told that 'all Middle Eastern women are sexy,' that they have 'hypnotic eyes,' & that 'you know what goes on under those burqas'?

Ever been told that 'all Middle Eastern women are sexy,' that they have 'hypnotic eyes,' and that 'you know what goes on under those burqas' as if they're an exotic species?

2. Ever been told…?

Photo of da-AL in flower field with caption: Ever been told that your honey is 'nice for a Middle Eastern man'?

Ever been told that your honey is 'nice for a Middle Eastern man' as if they're amazed that Middle Eastern men can be kind?

1. Ever been told…?

Photo of da-AL in Spain with caption: Ever been told 'you write like a man' supposedly as a compliment?

Ever been told 'you write like a man' as if you're supposed to take it as a compliment?