The end

broderic on March 21, 2008

Finished up the first season of School Rumble. I have lots of thoughts about it and watching and waiting. Here’s some wallpaper for you to enjoy.

Oh my, Calpe

broderic on October 23, 2007



Checking out my referrers and I see someone searching for “rain” and “pego.” It seems they had a storm on Costa Blanca. What a mess. These are pictures of Calpe. The place is very familiar since we were just there. Ask CapitolSwell where these were taken and he’ll know exactly.

Anyway, reverse lookup for the search leads me to a discussion board about the storm. It sounds and looks awful.

I just had to share these pics which I got from there. It’s my favorite beach on Costa Blanca. I would hate to know that it’s damaged like this.

España 2007: Transition

broderic on October 13, 2007

Terminal 4 of the Madrid Airport Baggage claiming Can you check the map? Quixotic quest II

Aug 10, 2007

6:55 Closing in on Madrid
I couldn’t find a comfortable position to sleep in on the plane. It was pure hell. The best I could do was w/my forehead on the seat in front. At least it kept me cool. Airbus doesn’t have a fan so it was warm and cold all night.

This day we got into Madrid. Got the rental car. I felt all smart with my iPhone mapping out directions to Villa Ellicott. Sadly, It wasn’t long before driving in another country made me feel stupid.

España 2007: From Dulles International

broderic on October 11, 2007

Dulles! Dulles III! 14 G Mas finis

Aug 9, 2007

2:00 Dulles
Waiting. Around early to beat the rush, but way too early that we’re sitting around. There’s not even an Iberia counter open.

3:15 Eating @ Nelson’s Food and Spirits
Why? I got the blue cheeseburger and Walt got fish and chips. Again, why?

8:20 Somewhere over the Atlantic
Beef or chicken? Beef. I should ask this girl sitting next to me for some help w/Spanish. Only six more hours to go. There goes the lights.

We left from Dulles International on a Thursday, because it was the only airport close with a direct flight to Madrid. Taking off from BWI would’ve meant a stop at JFK. We should’ve done Iceland Air: Baltimore, Reykyavik, Madrid.

We get there way early and sit and wait. And sit and wait some more.

Before 9/11, it would’ve been cool exploring the airport. Now not so much. Plus, Dulles has those buses which are weird and it’s architectural design which is moderne.

The younger me would’ve loved it. Now not so much.

One travel tip: ordering fish and chips at the airport is a big mistake.

Before the fall

broderic on July 2, 2007

UPDATED!!
Before the fall

This is a pic I shot with my new iPhone. Looks cool. I originally sent it from the iPhone, but didn’t really know how to post pictures directly to my blog. Now I know.

Sent from my iPhone