I’m so excited as I finally get to share some photos from my recent trip to Spain. This by far was the most difficult time that I had ever spent in Spain. It was really important to me to make the trip this year as I knew my Abuela Rora had begun to have some health issues. I wanted to see her and have her meet my youngest son, Ezekiel. Unfortunately, that meant going without my husband as he could not take the vacation time needed.
The first thing we did in Spain was visit my Abuela Rora, Tita Carlota, and Tita Maria. Three sisters that live together right in the heart of Sevilla. El Centro, Downtown. My Tita Carlota will be 90 years old next March. She is a strong lady! She’s still cleaning, cooking, and doing most of the tending for her other sisters. It was really difficult to see my Abuela Rora as she was sitting in a wheel chair. It was only three years ago that I last saw her. She was in great health showing me how to cook, teaching me how to pick the best produce at the plaza, and going out for daily strolls. Since then she’s had a double hip replacement. To top that off, she fell at the beginning of this year and hurt her arm. She was happy to see us yet saddened that she is in a state of immobility. We usually hit the beach and spend time at the plaza’s in Chipiona and San Lucar. We’d get up early, walk to the plaza, sit down for pan con tomate and then chat away with all of her market vendor friends. This year just wouldn’t be the same. She was confined to the wheelchair and needing assistance from a morning and evening nurse. My heart hurt.
Although thin and frail, she is still in good health. So my prayer is that God can give her the strength to get through this time. As usual, the kids flock to her. Ezekiel couldn’t stop playing peek a boo with her. I love her so much.
Praise the Lord my Tita Maria and Tita Carlota are doing great.
Tita Carlota was excited to be able to get away for a few days with us to spend time in Chipiona. Her beach house. I’ll get to that post in a couple days. The first few days we settled in at my mother’s apartment in Sevilla and had a great time just taking in the city and taking the kids to their first bull fight. Hey… what can I say, we’re Spaniards!
Zipi y Zape 
Yes, they were that excited!
Parque de Maria Luisa
On our way to the bull fight!
After seeing the first bullfighter, Xavier wanted his turn!
He wants to be a matador when he grows up! My nephew rocks!!!
The walk back home. Sevilla tiene un color especial!
We had a full and busy day!
What awesome pictures, Diana! Your little guys are so adorable. 🙂 Spain has always been on my Must Visit list since my great-great-grandmother was from Sevilla, so this makes me want to go even more!
Y ese revuelto de habas con jamon se ve delicioso! Can't wait for the next post! 🙂
What fantastic family photos, Diana! Thank you for sharing them. I have travelled to a couple of places in Spain, but never to Sevilla. What a beautiful city! I am so sorry that your Abuela Rora is not as well as during your last visit. How lucky that your children have been able to meet and spend some time with her. I'm looking forward to your future posts about your adventures.
Looks like a fantastic trip! Thanks so much for sharing all the photos, your little ones are adorable! We've only been to Barcelona in Spain and definitely looking forward to visiting Sevilla some day.
Cute pictures Diana! What a great experience for your kiddos!
Beautiful! Family, food, and creating memories in a lovely place. I hope someday to see Spain for myself!
Amazing pictures mama. Makes me sad that I had to miss it in real life. I'll go for sure next time.
I'm so glad to have you back! What an amazing looking trip! I can't wait to hear and see more!
Thanks so much for sharing your pics! Love the ones of the bullfighter. Your boys are adorable!
Those are some beautiful and wonderful memories. Have fun !!!
What an amazing trip and memories to cherish forever!
It looks like you guys all had so much fun. It's so wonderful that you have such a tight knit family. I just realized that all of the grand kids are boys. They are soooo cute!
Anda que no tiene buena pinta ese revuelto con su pansito frito y todo!! Que bien se ve tu familia en las fotos! I'm glad you like the bulls too. Feria in Algeciras in two weeks time and I intend to make rabo de toro de lidia at some point during the week. Ya lo contare en el blog.
Saludos desde la roca,
brian
Amazing! What a wonderful, memorable family experience…the photos are all gorgeous! I smiled all the way through =)
I lived in Sevilla for several months and taught english there and have never been so enchanted with a city! 🙂 Oh i miss it!
Lovely photos~I was in Barcelona many (30 years ago)visiting my family and never went back but always hoped to. That was my first time meeting my father's relatives, how wonderful it was. Thank you for sharing
blessings
carmen vidal
Seems like you had a grand time. Sevilla is just wonderful. I'm sorry for your abuela…
What a beautiful trip and such a blessing to spend more time with loved ones! Your pictures are lovely, the church your parents were married in? I literally swooned when I saw it!
~Kelli @ Smidgens
I really enjoyed seeing these photos – especially of the family as it is so reminiscent of my own. I love the look of the church where your parents married. Looking forward to Granada.
….:sigh:….
Espana!
Oh, how I miss it! Sevilla is *gorgeous* – I must get there one of these trips! I miss the people – oh, the pictures of the old people in the park just made me smile! I miss the food! I miss the history… Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! And I'll keep your loved ones in my prayers, friend!
I loved this post – esp. the ones of your Abuela Rora and your sons! Thanks so much for sharing such cool pictures!I gotta get over to Spain one of these days!
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.
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