Yesterday I left the San Francisco pretty late around 10:30 I was so sore for what I have no idea? It was so loud and smoky in this place last night I was choking!! Today its a little nicer, still cloudy the people say its strange for this time of year. Normally its hot and windy, now its cold and rainy. I hate it!!! I want the warm sun, I feel horrible!
I got up to see how the weather was and felt like going right back to bed when I saw the clouds, but I didn't I made the espresso, egg with fruit and yogurt. Watched the news and then got dressed to try internet on the roof top. But no luck! Had to come here again.. I contacted two companies this morning for work hopefully someone will answer soon?!!!!
My friend messaged me this morning with kisses, and now he just called to see what the heck I was doing? Didn't say much just how are you and what are you doing? He said he had many things to do today I asked if he needed help? but he is super independent. Even thought hes handicapped he does everything and doesn't really like help. I guess that is ok, but I am the kind that likes to help others. Not just because he is handicapped! I just like doing things..
He said he would call me later so maybe he has a plan? He was illusive,so I left it at that.
I want to tell a little story here about this Island, I found out in reading the other day some information that I found super interesting. Not really knowing the true history of the Baleriacs I was searching for information. What I found out is that Ibiza and Fromentara years ago were lost in the Seas forgotten by the mainland.
Because all the attention and focus of Columbus was of the new world. It was in the 16th Century that the Islands in the Mediterranean were controlled by pirates. They had raided the Islands so many times that the people became stone slingers fought them with Large stones. The walls that are built about the Island are residue of this type of life. The stones were thier weapons, and they became accurate at slinging stones. The priates raided the the islands, devestating whole villages, robbed people and sold them on slave markets.
There was a time when Fromentera was completely depopulated, but the Island ihabitants were not intimidated.
The king decided to make the Islands impregnable, this is what I had thought was a Castle in the main part of town but what it was, was a fortress. With watch towers all over the Island. These I have seen and thought they wer torrets. But they actually are watch towers built to warn the villages of invasions of ships, priate ships.
They constructed the walls very thick, like a fortification wall. sloping with five corner bastons. This allowed them to shoot from every angle.
It is still standing to this day and survived many vicious attacks. I heard tha
t the stone slingers were so good that they could sink whole ships with there stones.
Ibiza had a good warning system with these towers, making smoke signals by day and fires by night.
I noticed that all the churches are strong stuctures, come to find out that in those times many people would find refuge in the churches because they too were fortified with thick walls basicially industructable. You can see on some of the churches towers with cannons on top, this was the form of protection from the pirates when the churches housed many people.
It is said the the whole of Ibiza defended it self from priates, and some have ancestory of famous buccaneers.
In the 19th century Ibiza buccaneers gave notice that the Mediterranean was unsafe and this was legal. The king wrote a letter of marque, in those days they did not have a navy.
This is how the priates kept the territorial waters free of enenies, they had real heroes and made gains for themselves.
The Ibicencans Schebeks were flexable small ships that brought home good booty, and prisoners. This is how pitues came to the new prosperty and the resettlement of Formentera was possible.
May 30th 1856 Superpowers decided to end the wild ADO... Spain was adverse to this, because it encroached there national defense too much.
Finally in 1908 they signed the letter, Cosars here achieved real fame on Ibiza, there is a huge obelisk in town that I noticed one day and didn't understand why they constructed this the reason was in honor of the Corsarios, it is in the Maritime station and its really a unique momument, built in the honor of the priates!
This is the reason most of the symbols here are with priate heads skull and cross bones. VIVA IBIZA!!!!
I am hoping that this week I can get this camera repaired in order to put some great snapshots of areas I have discussed and given some detail about so that people can get a feel for the Island.
The Ibencans are loving people, the real ones not inplants they are very kind and most are filled with life. Although the Island is small there is a plentiude of things to do and see, I also heard they have Organic farms. So this is on my schedule to find someome soon to take me to see this and purchase great fruits and veggetables organic.
BESSITIOS MI AMIGOS!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mothers day
Happy mothers day! I don't feel it here but I know it is in the USA so Happy to all of you mothers.
Seeing the Famous Elephant last night was fun. We didn't stay long. There were only a few people there no dancing at all. It was really cold so I guess people stayed home rather going on on Sat night. It was cool inside, All white leather sofas and chair's modern white plastic chairs and glass tables. Everything is practically white. In the Corners near the fireplace where large branches that were strange, they were about six inches in diameter, cinnamon color with a soft bark. Very vertical, some had curves. I was interested in that, it added some dimension to the place.
It had a pool outside and lots of outdoor seating but it was raining and cold so no one was outdoors. We may have stayed an hour maybe less. Left to find another place looked like Arabian nights with a huge Iron Camel out front.. I didn't like that place it was cold and the decor was off.. all white too not in the scheme of Arabic. IT just look cheap.. The music was horrible , I was with a photographer, and a Famous German DJ, He called him self a diva at one point and was very upset and mad at the whole night. He hated everything! I had some realizations while he was ranting... thinking about my past and how I would be so outrage at Decor for events or Weddings, or Christmas or Design in General... same as he was last night. And how now I think so much differently, living in a poor country for some time. Seeing cultural changes, and having such difficulties to deal with change my out look on things. Finding importancy in other things... I mentioned to him it could be worse, and to be tranquillo.. that this was nothing to be upset about. He listen, invited me to come in June when he returns as a guest DJ at some club here.. so If I am still in contact I may go.. he had a humorous side to him.. he said at one point! these young girls where looking at him as though he was their hamburger for the night! It was too funny... I told him to make a shirt saying I AM YOUR HAMBURGER FOR THE NIGHT!
We laughed some, but I wanted to go home I was so bored, and tired. Late start at midnight to go out. Just was not into the scene at all.
Then today it rained so hard and was really chilly too chilly to go out. I stayed in wrote, and made home made Chicken soup with Fresh Celery root, carrots, fresh onions from the garden, and a turnip with a couple of bay leaves. It was nice.. nothing to scream about either! I have been eating so much bread.. I need to calm down here, get back on track.
Other than this, I heard from both the boys wishing me Happy Mothers day, but the funny thing is nice that they wished but it feels nothing like Mothers day to me at all... But sweet that they did!
The San Francisco is packed right now its about 9:00 at night its still daylight, people are smoking like chimneys.. drinking beers, drinking coffees, it feels like there talking so loud tonight. I may go home and practice dancing. I am so bored.
I havent seen my friend or heard from him, Makala is in Holland now.. Simon called to see if his laundry was done? that was all he asked? nothing more.. I told him it was raining DONT YOU KNOW?? cant dry the clothes.. they don't use dryers here. Line dry, IT SMELLS SO GOOD...
Kathy is setting up the new place and getting ready to rent the top apartment out. She said she rented to four male models?? that should be interesting? Maybe there gay? I told her this she was mad that I said that! but HEY IT COULD BE TRUE!!!! LOL she said she is going to need a neck brace from looking upstairs all day waiting to see one or two..
Seeing the Famous Elephant last night was fun. We didn't stay long. There were only a few people there no dancing at all. It was really cold so I guess people stayed home rather going on on Sat night. It was cool inside, All white leather sofas and chair's modern white plastic chairs and glass tables. Everything is practically white. In the Corners near the fireplace where large branches that were strange, they were about six inches in diameter, cinnamon color with a soft bark. Very vertical, some had curves. I was interested in that, it added some dimension to the place.
It had a pool outside and lots of outdoor seating but it was raining and cold so no one was outdoors. We may have stayed an hour maybe less. Left to find another place looked like Arabian nights with a huge Iron Camel out front.. I didn't like that place it was cold and the decor was off.. all white too not in the scheme of Arabic. IT just look cheap.. The music was horrible , I was with a photographer, and a Famous German DJ, He called him self a diva at one point and was very upset and mad at the whole night. He hated everything! I had some realizations while he was ranting... thinking about my past and how I would be so outrage at Decor for events or Weddings, or Christmas or Design in General... same as he was last night. And how now I think so much differently, living in a poor country for some time. Seeing cultural changes, and having such difficulties to deal with change my out look on things. Finding importancy in other things... I mentioned to him it could be worse, and to be tranquillo.. that this was nothing to be upset about. He listen, invited me to come in June when he returns as a guest DJ at some club here.. so If I am still in contact I may go.. he had a humorous side to him.. he said at one point! these young girls where looking at him as though he was their hamburger for the night! It was too funny... I told him to make a shirt saying I AM YOUR HAMBURGER FOR THE NIGHT!
We laughed some, but I wanted to go home I was so bored, and tired. Late start at midnight to go out. Just was not into the scene at all.
Then today it rained so hard and was really chilly too chilly to go out. I stayed in wrote, and made home made Chicken soup with Fresh Celery root, carrots, fresh onions from the garden, and a turnip with a couple of bay leaves. It was nice.. nothing to scream about either! I have been eating so much bread.. I need to calm down here, get back on track.
Other than this, I heard from both the boys wishing me Happy Mothers day, but the funny thing is nice that they wished but it feels nothing like Mothers day to me at all... But sweet that they did!
The San Francisco is packed right now its about 9:00 at night its still daylight, people are smoking like chimneys.. drinking beers, drinking coffees, it feels like there talking so loud tonight. I may go home and practice dancing. I am so bored.
I havent seen my friend or heard from him, Makala is in Holland now.. Simon called to see if his laundry was done? that was all he asked? nothing more.. I told him it was raining DONT YOU KNOW?? cant dry the clothes.. they don't use dryers here. Line dry, IT SMELLS SO GOOD...
Kathy is setting up the new place and getting ready to rent the top apartment out. She said she rented to four male models?? that should be interesting? Maybe there gay? I told her this she was mad that I said that! but HEY IT COULD BE TRUE!!!! LOL she said she is going to need a neck brace from looking upstairs all day waiting to see one or two..
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Not been online Much this week
Today is Saturday, we have had three days of rain. It feels like Vancouver been dark dreary, rainy and cold. I have not been able to go out since I do not have clothes that are cold weather and where I live in Jesus, there is no clothing stores. So I been in the house and at a friends
watching TV in French. So confusing, French, Spanish, German... ENGLISH!! OH MY.
Yes I had mentioned about a person I met in a wheel chair, On Monday I had walked all over town, to find work. I must have walked ten or more miles I honestly have no idea how far but it was super far! After the town closed I began walking toward and area I thought I knew. I just headed in the direction finding all sorts of new stores, shopes.. bakeries pasterias, tapas, just everything. I found myself really physically learning the areas.
I walked right to the Plaza I was looking for. I was so hungryI hadn't eaten in hours. I thought ok I will pick one place I knew in the plaza, have something to drink and order. As I walked past this one outdoor place I saw my friend in the wheel chair. He stopped me called me over, he was with four German guys all drinking beers, in the afternoon. It is the life here, when everything shuts down people stop rest, drink eat and take their time for up to four hours.
So I sat with him, although in my head was thinking hell I am hungry I told him no thanks on the drink he insisted. I ordered a chandee, its beer like a mechelada in Costa Rica, only its made with sweet lemon drink that has gas. Actually its super refreshing. We talked laughed, then he said he had a great idea, asked me if I had time??? I said of course I am not working I have all the time in the world. He then invited me to go to San Eularia, to eat on the water front. I have never been so I said WHY NOT??? He is very pleasant, he had a bad accident some ten years ago, and now is confined to the chair. He is Italian, and Spanish,but lived in France most of his life with his parents. I call him frantalish... hes very good in almost four languages, He wants me to help with with English of course!
So we drove some ten minutes away, to a beautiful beach area that had a board walk above the beach. A Ice cream parlor on the corner and many restuarants, and shops.
Its a very scenic area, the water is pure, the moutains are close filled with pine trees, the pretty white sand and all the nice places right there on the beach.
We had a first class dinner, very elegant, and two types of wine.. I was in heaven again.. WOW how nice ya know. I was so thankful, I tried to express to him how nice it was for us to meet again. We have seen each other in many places.. he said destiny. MAYBE??
We seem to get along so well, we watched the sunset, then rode back to Jesus. He lives there too.
Since then we have seen each other three times. I went to his house and watched movies ate popcorn and tried like hell to understand the french movies and commercials that are so absurd!
There is a comedy show that is from france,( of course he only watches French shows) its hillarious even with out understanding the words. THEY ARE CRAZY!! but he also speaks perfect Spanish, and now he is trying with me to speak English. HE DOES WELL!
I enjoy his company but were just friends.. he said he is super independent( like I am not??) and he probably has other girls. He is handsome I will say that!
Other than this, I have been trying to write to companies for work, the one that offered the job called yesterday to say its going to be about four weeks before they have the job ready for me. So untill then I need to find some small work. The possiblity of dancing is out this week, because of the weather. Too bad because I have been practicing... I am ready.
Simon dropped off all his clothes this week for me to wash so today we had a little sun I washed them for him. He is a funny English man.. But he is a very nice friend.
Yesterday Lets call Him Daniel, called thep Frantalish.. to see what I was up to? I asked if he could take me to Ibiza town. He said sure, so at five he picked me up we went into town to see the mediaeval festival. It is something that has been going on for more than a hundred years. It is reall cool, its held in the fortress area, of the town. The castle is what I thought it was but in reading this past week I found out it is a fortress.
Ibiza, Mallorca, Fromtera were all invaded many times by Pirates, the stone walls I see every where and tourrets are made for warning towers with fires to warn the town of ivasion by pirates. ITS REALLY AND INTERSTING PLACE Tomorrow I will explain the whole story... but this is where this festival exsists..
Its all done back in those times. Wow I saw Sausages that were huge like footballs all deformed, I didn't know what I was looking at. Tomorrow I am going again with Kathy the owner of my apartment. The reason is Frantalish, can not go up the hills.. I volunteered to push him I know and can I have done it many times with my sis.
But he said no he didn't want to go its too steep and the roads are all rock they are cobble.
We enjoyed, he made me eat some of that sausage, I DIDN'T LIKE IT! so fatty, and its made with all blood.. we ate some other thing I have no idea what it was it was crusty bread with some red spread, I thought it was piemento, or roasted red pepper but when I bit into it it had a fatty taste, and YUK I didn't like that either! they offered you little cups of wine with it, I DID DRINK THAT TO WASH IT DOWN!!! too funny I am.. I had to laugh at me honestly. I must have made a horrible fast because he laughed very hard at me and called me BABEEEE french accent...
IT was to dang cold to enjoy anything I was shivering. We left and came back to Jesus.
Today I did laundry for Simon, then I went for a walk, talked to a couple of people I have seen in the neighborhood, then had a puree of calabasa with Kathy in the new apartment. We drank a glass of wine, and talked. I sure to like my land lord. She is super!And Evon is so adorable, he comes to my door all the time to see me. Sometimes entering the house.
Like a week or so ago I couldn't get the door open, when I saw a little hand inside opening the door it was Evon. I had left the back door open and he goes in all the time because before no one lived in this part of the house he was free to roam where he wanted.
I love Evon.. he such a sweet baby.
Now while I am writing, I received an invitation from two guys sitting on a computer that is amazing.. I commented on it I have never seen one so huge. and portable. Come to find out they are some famous producers of Parties. I was minding my own business when one Inivited me to this place where Paris Hilton goes when she comes here called ELEPHANT. Its fabulous look upthe site. Elephant-Ibiza.com.
This will be my first time seeing something so incredible here. I have heard of it but its far away. They offered to pick me up and take me so I said YES!
I WANT TO DANCE!
FILL YOU IN TOMORROW
watching TV in French. So confusing, French, Spanish, German... ENGLISH!! OH MY.
Yes I had mentioned about a person I met in a wheel chair, On Monday I had walked all over town, to find work. I must have walked ten or more miles I honestly have no idea how far but it was super far! After the town closed I began walking toward and area I thought I knew. I just headed in the direction finding all sorts of new stores, shopes.. bakeries pasterias, tapas, just everything. I found myself really physically learning the areas.
I walked right to the Plaza I was looking for. I was so hungryI hadn't eaten in hours. I thought ok I will pick one place I knew in the plaza, have something to drink and order. As I walked past this one outdoor place I saw my friend in the wheel chair. He stopped me called me over, he was with four German guys all drinking beers, in the afternoon. It is the life here, when everything shuts down people stop rest, drink eat and take their time for up to four hours.
So I sat with him, although in my head was thinking hell I am hungry I told him no thanks on the drink he insisted. I ordered a chandee, its beer like a mechelada in Costa Rica, only its made with sweet lemon drink that has gas. Actually its super refreshing. We talked laughed, then he said he had a great idea, asked me if I had time??? I said of course I am not working I have all the time in the world. He then invited me to go to San Eularia, to eat on the water front. I have never been so I said WHY NOT??? He is very pleasant, he had a bad accident some ten years ago, and now is confined to the chair. He is Italian, and Spanish,but lived in France most of his life with his parents. I call him frantalish... hes very good in almost four languages, He wants me to help with with English of course!
So we drove some ten minutes away, to a beautiful beach area that had a board walk above the beach. A Ice cream parlor on the corner and many restuarants, and shops.
Its a very scenic area, the water is pure, the moutains are close filled with pine trees, the pretty white sand and all the nice places right there on the beach.
We had a first class dinner, very elegant, and two types of wine.. I was in heaven again.. WOW how nice ya know. I was so thankful, I tried to express to him how nice it was for us to meet again. We have seen each other in many places.. he said destiny. MAYBE??
We seem to get along so well, we watched the sunset, then rode back to Jesus. He lives there too.
Since then we have seen each other three times. I went to his house and watched movies ate popcorn and tried like hell to understand the french movies and commercials that are so absurd!
There is a comedy show that is from france,( of course he only watches French shows) its hillarious even with out understanding the words. THEY ARE CRAZY!! but he also speaks perfect Spanish, and now he is trying with me to speak English. HE DOES WELL!
I enjoy his company but were just friends.. he said he is super independent( like I am not??) and he probably has other girls. He is handsome I will say that!
Other than this, I have been trying to write to companies for work, the one that offered the job called yesterday to say its going to be about four weeks before they have the job ready for me. So untill then I need to find some small work. The possiblity of dancing is out this week, because of the weather. Too bad because I have been practicing... I am ready.
Simon dropped off all his clothes this week for me to wash so today we had a little sun I washed them for him. He is a funny English man.. But he is a very nice friend.
Yesterday Lets call Him Daniel, called thep Frantalish.. to see what I was up to? I asked if he could take me to Ibiza town. He said sure, so at five he picked me up we went into town to see the mediaeval festival. It is something that has been going on for more than a hundred years. It is reall cool, its held in the fortress area, of the town. The castle is what I thought it was but in reading this past week I found out it is a fortress.
Ibiza, Mallorca, Fromtera were all invaded many times by Pirates, the stone walls I see every where and tourrets are made for warning towers with fires to warn the town of ivasion by pirates. ITS REALLY AND INTERSTING PLACE Tomorrow I will explain the whole story... but this is where this festival exsists..
Its all done back in those times. Wow I saw Sausages that were huge like footballs all deformed, I didn't know what I was looking at. Tomorrow I am going again with Kathy the owner of my apartment. The reason is Frantalish, can not go up the hills.. I volunteered to push him I know and can I have done it many times with my sis.
But he said no he didn't want to go its too steep and the roads are all rock they are cobble.
We enjoyed, he made me eat some of that sausage, I DIDN'T LIKE IT! so fatty, and its made with all blood.. we ate some other thing I have no idea what it was it was crusty bread with some red spread, I thought it was piemento, or roasted red pepper but when I bit into it it had a fatty taste, and YUK I didn't like that either! they offered you little cups of wine with it, I DID DRINK THAT TO WASH IT DOWN!!! too funny I am.. I had to laugh at me honestly. I must have made a horrible fast because he laughed very hard at me and called me BABEEEE french accent...
IT was to dang cold to enjoy anything I was shivering. We left and came back to Jesus.
Today I did laundry for Simon, then I went for a walk, talked to a couple of people I have seen in the neighborhood, then had a puree of calabasa with Kathy in the new apartment. We drank a glass of wine, and talked. I sure to like my land lord. She is super!And Evon is so adorable, he comes to my door all the time to see me. Sometimes entering the house.
Like a week or so ago I couldn't get the door open, when I saw a little hand inside opening the door it was Evon. I had left the back door open and he goes in all the time because before no one lived in this part of the house he was free to roam where he wanted.
I love Evon.. he such a sweet baby.
Now while I am writing, I received an invitation from two guys sitting on a computer that is amazing.. I commented on it I have never seen one so huge. and portable. Come to find out they are some famous producers of Parties. I was minding my own business when one Inivited me to this place where Paris Hilton goes when she comes here called ELEPHANT. Its fabulous look upthe site. Elephant-Ibiza.com.
This will be my first time seeing something so incredible here. I have heard of it but its far away. They offered to pick me up and take me so I said YES!
I WANT TO DANCE!
FILL YOU IN TOMORROW
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Sunday nice and quiet
Saturday I was so bored, Makala had visitors from Holland so she was occupied with them and we did not go to the Flea Market like promised. I really wanted to get out and do something. I worked on the book for two hours, then I got dressed walked to this book store here, but it was of course closed, everything closes Sat and Sun.
So I began walking to Of course TALAMANCA! I was quietly walking, two cars stopped offered me rides I said no! Not many people on the roads here, and not many cars yesterday in Jesus. then this Guy I met here in the San Francisco, he is handicapped in a wheel chair, Really has a nice personality, and is very handsome. Stopped when he saw me walking and yelled out the window of his van, MARIANNA GET IN.. so he took me to Talamanca, and dropped me off.
The new sand beach bar outside has opened with live DJ Simon my friend. Simon drinks alot he is an ok DJ hes about fifty, so hes not really engergetic because of this drinking and well the life style. I do like him he is a kind person, and has a very warm heart. What I am saying is his music is low key, sometimes good if hes not drinking so much... But I stayed to support him because he was nervious and it was the first day.
Later I danced in front of his speakers, I know many people now there so it was fun. Then after an hour I danced more, people applauded and asked me to get in the center of the tent. This is the place that said maybe I can Belly dance there.. So Simon put Belly dance music , then I did some. I had a really good repsonse. Possibly with Practice to the music and I become familiar with the songs I can really do a nice job. I had lots of questions from people, the response was very positive and nice. ITS POSSIBLE I have a little job there for tips. Its all outdoors mostly in the late afternoon and evening. I love dancing so hey its great exercise and if I can make tips well that is a plus. Two days a week, on the weekend would be perfect!!!
I was with friends, so it wasn't like just being an exhibitionist! My friends were encouraging me to do it. Stephano and Paulo were there, Mattie, Simon, Alegria, and three of the ladies I met on Thursday night. Plus many more people. After I got the engery going people joined in and danced. Simon was happy and kept giving me the thumbs up! I was happy for him too.. he dreamed about doing this and now it happened.
The interview never happened, the guy got busy never called but messaged me and said we would talk this week. I want this job! I think it will be a nice way to learn the Island and the perfect situation to be able to work from home or a cafe.
Today I woke up tired, I had phone calls in the early morning hours from some guy that is a freind of one of my friends. He was drunk and kept calling me, finally I blocked the number. I went to bed late, and woke up from the calls at 5, 6, and 7. He was talking in Spanish to me and I asked him how he got the number... said my friend Gave him the number!!! DAMN IT... So I got up I made a simple breakfast of strawberries, one egg, toast and coffee. I was about to clean the house when Leo called the German man I met at Blue Marlin. He invited me for lunch, at his house. I told him I had to clean, and wanted to do a pedicure since I have not had one since Costa Rica and the poor feet are tired and sore from walking. They looked horrible!
So I cleaned up took a shower, did my pedicure and he called again he was out front.. Germans are totally strange for me to understand. He speaks some English but he was not about to wait he got a bit tiffy.
I explained you have to wait, come in my house. But he said no I will wait in the car.
So I finished and got ready to go.
We drove to San Jordi, this is where he lives in a tiny little house. Its simple but nice. No yard or garden. Only bigUGLY CATUS!!! We made a nice lunch of some sort of curry chicken soup, rice and salad that I made.
We ate outside and talked he wasn't feeling well so he took me back to the house. I got the computer and came to the internet it was only three oclock its early. Nothing to do..
Now its just hope this weeks brings work, I want to say Hi to my friends in Vancouver, and my sons, and there partners. I haven't heard from my boys in a week or so maybe longer.
Hope all is well! have a good Sunday
So I began walking to Of course TALAMANCA! I was quietly walking, two cars stopped offered me rides I said no! Not many people on the roads here, and not many cars yesterday in Jesus. then this Guy I met here in the San Francisco, he is handicapped in a wheel chair, Really has a nice personality, and is very handsome. Stopped when he saw me walking and yelled out the window of his van, MARIANNA GET IN.. so he took me to Talamanca, and dropped me off.
The new sand beach bar outside has opened with live DJ Simon my friend. Simon drinks alot he is an ok DJ hes about fifty, so hes not really engergetic because of this drinking and well the life style. I do like him he is a kind person, and has a very warm heart. What I am saying is his music is low key, sometimes good if hes not drinking so much... But I stayed to support him because he was nervious and it was the first day.
Later I danced in front of his speakers, I know many people now there so it was fun. Then after an hour I danced more, people applauded and asked me to get in the center of the tent. This is the place that said maybe I can Belly dance there.. So Simon put Belly dance music , then I did some. I had a really good repsonse. Possibly with Practice to the music and I become familiar with the songs I can really do a nice job. I had lots of questions from people, the response was very positive and nice. ITS POSSIBLE I have a little job there for tips. Its all outdoors mostly in the late afternoon and evening. I love dancing so hey its great exercise and if I can make tips well that is a plus. Two days a week, on the weekend would be perfect!!!
I was with friends, so it wasn't like just being an exhibitionist! My friends were encouraging me to do it. Stephano and Paulo were there, Mattie, Simon, Alegria, and three of the ladies I met on Thursday night. Plus many more people. After I got the engery going people joined in and danced. Simon was happy and kept giving me the thumbs up! I was happy for him too.. he dreamed about doing this and now it happened.
The interview never happened, the guy got busy never called but messaged me and said we would talk this week. I want this job! I think it will be a nice way to learn the Island and the perfect situation to be able to work from home or a cafe.
Today I woke up tired, I had phone calls in the early morning hours from some guy that is a freind of one of my friends. He was drunk and kept calling me, finally I blocked the number. I went to bed late, and woke up from the calls at 5, 6, and 7. He was talking in Spanish to me and I asked him how he got the number... said my friend Gave him the number!!! DAMN IT... So I got up I made a simple breakfast of strawberries, one egg, toast and coffee. I was about to clean the house when Leo called the German man I met at Blue Marlin. He invited me for lunch, at his house. I told him I had to clean, and wanted to do a pedicure since I have not had one since Costa Rica and the poor feet are tired and sore from walking. They looked horrible!
So I cleaned up took a shower, did my pedicure and he called again he was out front.. Germans are totally strange for me to understand. He speaks some English but he was not about to wait he got a bit tiffy.
I explained you have to wait, come in my house. But he said no I will wait in the car.
So I finished and got ready to go.
We drove to San Jordi, this is where he lives in a tiny little house. Its simple but nice. No yard or garden. Only bigUGLY CATUS!!! We made a nice lunch of some sort of curry chicken soup, rice and salad that I made.
We ate outside and talked he wasn't feeling well so he took me back to the house. I got the computer and came to the internet it was only three oclock its early. Nothing to do..
Now its just hope this weeks brings work, I want to say Hi to my friends in Vancouver, and my sons, and there partners. I haven't heard from my boys in a week or so maybe longer.
Hope all is well! have a good Sunday
Friday, May 02, 2008
Friday May 2nd
Yesterday I wanted to see what all the talk was about, here in Ibiza for the fiestas??? Well I found none not one. The Talamanca chill out bar was not ready so the delayed the celebration.
So I walked about, looked at things in the Marina, stopped had a nice early supper at this one little tapas bar that is right in front of the Marina. There are many shops and restuarants there all are not open yet. They are waiting till the middle or end of May to open. I thought about how nice it was to be sitting in a beautiful place, looking at the center of Ibiza, where there is a Castle in the middle of city. From the Marina you can see almost all the main core of the city.
I felt so amazed, I was happy to be there eating in the sun, although its not the same as Costa Rica at all. Its a completely different world here. Very costly, very stylish, very hip, really a different world. I do miss Costa Rica, although I am living super simple, I like it right now.
Last night I spent time with another new friend we drank a glass of wine and talked it feels like I am getting to know quite a few people, before that, I was about to walk all the way home when the owner of Talamanca was sitting out front with two cocktail tables to watch the sunset, with a group of women. When they saw me walking they called me over and invited me to join them for a glass of champagne and cassis. So I sat watched the sunset with these women laughing joking and carring on. It was so much fun, I met five new women, older but so great! it was a super nice suprise. One owns a beautiful shoe store in San Eularia she invited me to see it, but I was there a few weeks ago and past by it not knowing it was here and noticed it since I am a shoe finatic. So how nice that now I am inivted to check it out. She was a funny lady actually.
Then after I walked home it was almost dark it was so chilly I walked so fast when I arrive my new friend was waiting and invited me for a glass of wine. I had a very nice Thursday!
Today after breakfast, Makala showed up again so we got dressed I wanted to go to the news paper to put a notice in but as I know now everything CLOSES AT ONE! I was unsuccessful once again this is the third try.
We then decided to internet, before this I had a message on my phone from one of the places I had inquired about work. They wanted to talk to me. I called and they offered me a small job doing some writing. YES I KNOW sometimes on here I am not so good, I write so fast on the blog and I have worries about being super correct, and often times now I find myself missing words because I am thinking in Spanish and writing in English. Changing your language constantly is effecting my writing and my speaking.
But professionally I check and double check and try to make sure the grammer is correct, spelling for sure! so those of you that are anal and critical calm down. I do have some sort of flare and I love to write so this is a great opportunity. They want web descriptions, and beach reviews. This could be great! also they do events and they said they have several weddings coming and promised me jobs. So things little by little will come together for me.
I keep putting my name out there and giving my number to everyone who may know someone who knows someone. This is how work happens. With this it could be a door to many different jobs. I am happy to meet them and begin the writing.
It is an internet site, I am not sure if they have a publication other than Internet. Tomorrow I will find out.
So I was super happy today. We then went to Blue Marlin to have a cool drink but it was so full, toursit are begining to come now and things are filing up fast.
We left and drove into town to do a few things that Makala had to do. I went along for the ride and to get know areas. She took me To playa De bossa. It is really a tourist area, its very colorfull and fun looking. Lots of shops, places to go and huge discotech called Space.
It was fun to see something other than Jesus.
Later she had to get photos for Club passes, I guess you have to have passes when summer comes or you can not go in.
So I don't know if I will be visiting any dance places, I hear it is super difficult when all the tourist are here.
We returned to the Apartment and now I am across the street at The San Francisco with her, watching videos, I am waiting for Stephano I want to talk to him so I messaged him to come here so we can talk. He has three cars, two scooters and maybe he will allow me to use one and pay on time. I need to have transportation here its not like Jaco, the Island is big and you can not just walk where you want. The bus yes but its not running all the time its strange.
So now I sit drinking something called cortado, its a strong coffee in a small glass cup
So I walked about, looked at things in the Marina, stopped had a nice early supper at this one little tapas bar that is right in front of the Marina. There are many shops and restuarants there all are not open yet. They are waiting till the middle or end of May to open. I thought about how nice it was to be sitting in a beautiful place, looking at the center of Ibiza, where there is a Castle in the middle of city. From the Marina you can see almost all the main core of the city.
I felt so amazed, I was happy to be there eating in the sun, although its not the same as Costa Rica at all. Its a completely different world here. Very costly, very stylish, very hip, really a different world. I do miss Costa Rica, although I am living super simple, I like it right now.
Last night I spent time with another new friend we drank a glass of wine and talked it feels like I am getting to know quite a few people, before that, I was about to walk all the way home when the owner of Talamanca was sitting out front with two cocktail tables to watch the sunset, with a group of women. When they saw me walking they called me over and invited me to join them for a glass of champagne and cassis. So I sat watched the sunset with these women laughing joking and carring on. It was so much fun, I met five new women, older but so great! it was a super nice suprise. One owns a beautiful shoe store in San Eularia she invited me to see it, but I was there a few weeks ago and past by it not knowing it was here and noticed it since I am a shoe finatic. So how nice that now I am inivted to check it out. She was a funny lady actually.
Then after I walked home it was almost dark it was so chilly I walked so fast when I arrive my new friend was waiting and invited me for a glass of wine. I had a very nice Thursday!
Today after breakfast, Makala showed up again so we got dressed I wanted to go to the news paper to put a notice in but as I know now everything CLOSES AT ONE! I was unsuccessful once again this is the third try.
We then decided to internet, before this I had a message on my phone from one of the places I had inquired about work. They wanted to talk to me. I called and they offered me a small job doing some writing. YES I KNOW sometimes on here I am not so good, I write so fast on the blog and I have worries about being super correct, and often times now I find myself missing words because I am thinking in Spanish and writing in English. Changing your language constantly is effecting my writing and my speaking.
But professionally I check and double check and try to make sure the grammer is correct, spelling for sure! so those of you that are anal and critical calm down. I do have some sort of flare and I love to write so this is a great opportunity. They want web descriptions, and beach reviews. This could be great! also they do events and they said they have several weddings coming and promised me jobs. So things little by little will come together for me.
I keep putting my name out there and giving my number to everyone who may know someone who knows someone. This is how work happens. With this it could be a door to many different jobs. I am happy to meet them and begin the writing.
It is an internet site, I am not sure if they have a publication other than Internet. Tomorrow I will find out.
So I was super happy today. We then went to Blue Marlin to have a cool drink but it was so full, toursit are begining to come now and things are filing up fast.
We left and drove into town to do a few things that Makala had to do. I went along for the ride and to get know areas. She took me To playa De bossa. It is really a tourist area, its very colorfull and fun looking. Lots of shops, places to go and huge discotech called Space.
It was fun to see something other than Jesus.
Later she had to get photos for Club passes, I guess you have to have passes when summer comes or you can not go in.
So I don't know if I will be visiting any dance places, I hear it is super difficult when all the tourist are here.
We returned to the Apartment and now I am across the street at The San Francisco with her, watching videos, I am waiting for Stephano I want to talk to him so I messaged him to come here so we can talk. He has three cars, two scooters and maybe he will allow me to use one and pay on time. I need to have transportation here its not like Jaco, the Island is big and you can not just walk where you want. The bus yes but its not running all the time its strange.
So now I sit drinking something called cortado, its a strong coffee in a small glass cup
Thursday, May 01, 2008
It has been so pretty here blue skies, clouds but cold yesterday.. I am really battling with the cold nights. The owner finally gave me more blankets but the incredible thing is during the day the sun is burning, and windy so my skin is very brown and tan. People do not know here I am from and how I got to be so dark. They call me Rubia morena. Meaning dark skin blonde.
I like it!
The apartment is such a peacefull place, I really like it now I just need a car so I can purchase things when I have the money to make it mine. I am such the decorater, constantly thinking of new things I want to do.
The garden is great, yesterday I ate a huge salad out on the terrace with fresh tuna, and lettuce from the garden, and fresh shallots. The bread is killing me but I eat it, and try to be very carefl becaues in the past bread and sweets were my down fall I would eat so much of it.
Other than that things are ok, No jobs yet, but still trying daily by talking handing out my number and Well my friend in Costa Rica has made me an offer too. I am working on that but this is a referral system I talked about in early blogs and can take months to develop from sales of properties in Costa Rica with people who visit here and want to have a tropical home. The referrals are then deposited into my account once the closing of the property is done. So that could take a while.
But its not hard and I think I am going to like it and hopefully be successfull with this!
I am at Talamaca today, today is a huge fiesta in the total Island for its Labor day here. Everything is closed and people are every where on the beaches and restuarants.
My New Friend Makala picked me up and dropped me off, she went to another friends house today. So I am here with change of clothes for the evening.
I had gone to Malibu I don´t remember if I said this on Monday on a lunch date we went past the salt mines, and the processing areas on the sea, called Salines. It was so`majestic there. Hills and flat lands then sea. This beach is one of the most acclaimed beaches in the Island. All the famous, rich and movie stars go to this place. I was told Paparattses go there and hide in the trees. I asked if they did events in the one place that we ate the most luxurious food ever, but they said maybe two a year.. so that was out!
Then on Tues I had a date again with the German guy and we watched the foot ball game he lit a fire for me I was freezing. Nothing much exciting with him.. he is nice but I don´t know... cold not a warm funny person.. but very kind and nice.
I am hoping this weekend I can dance, I have not yet since I have been here.. I want to see the places and hear the great music they play all over this Island.
In the Mornings there is a chanel that plays terrific mix of Jazz, club, house, and chill out. There are scenes of Mallorca, Fromtera, Ibiza all live and with out people. This is my meditation chanel and I eat my breakfast with it every day now. ITS SUPER COOL...
I want to say thank you for letters people, I appreciate your love and respect.
I like it!
The apartment is such a peacefull place, I really like it now I just need a car so I can purchase things when I have the money to make it mine. I am such the decorater, constantly thinking of new things I want to do.
The garden is great, yesterday I ate a huge salad out on the terrace with fresh tuna, and lettuce from the garden, and fresh shallots. The bread is killing me but I eat it, and try to be very carefl becaues in the past bread and sweets were my down fall I would eat so much of it.
Other than that things are ok, No jobs yet, but still trying daily by talking handing out my number and Well my friend in Costa Rica has made me an offer too. I am working on that but this is a referral system I talked about in early blogs and can take months to develop from sales of properties in Costa Rica with people who visit here and want to have a tropical home. The referrals are then deposited into my account once the closing of the property is done. So that could take a while.
But its not hard and I think I am going to like it and hopefully be successfull with this!
I am at Talamaca today, today is a huge fiesta in the total Island for its Labor day here. Everything is closed and people are every where on the beaches and restuarants.
My New Friend Makala picked me up and dropped me off, she went to another friends house today. So I am here with change of clothes for the evening.
I had gone to Malibu I don´t remember if I said this on Monday on a lunch date we went past the salt mines, and the processing areas on the sea, called Salines. It was so`majestic there. Hills and flat lands then sea. This beach is one of the most acclaimed beaches in the Island. All the famous, rich and movie stars go to this place. I was told Paparattses go there and hide in the trees. I asked if they did events in the one place that we ate the most luxurious food ever, but they said maybe two a year.. so that was out!
Then on Tues I had a date again with the German guy and we watched the foot ball game he lit a fire for me I was freezing. Nothing much exciting with him.. he is nice but I don´t know... cold not a warm funny person.. but very kind and nice.
I am hoping this weekend I can dance, I have not yet since I have been here.. I want to see the places and hear the great music they play all over this Island.
In the Mornings there is a chanel that plays terrific mix of Jazz, club, house, and chill out. There are scenes of Mallorca, Fromtera, Ibiza all live and with out people. This is my meditation chanel and I eat my breakfast with it every day now. ITS SUPER COOL...
I want to say thank you for letters people, I appreciate your love and respect.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
THe Weekend in Jesus, and in Punta Jondal
What a nice weekend I have had.It was peaceful and eventful, met new friends, went across the island, and met more new friends. It began Sat in the morning, I made my self my normal breakfast in the pretty new place with out furniture still. I decided to go to the beach, hang out and see people at the Talamanca. I can say it was an interesting weekend, I walked from the Jesus, the way I have been. I want to try to find a short cut one of these days.
When I got to the beach it was pretty full,I can people are now starting to some to the Island.
I went in side checked the internet, talk to the people who work there that are now becoming my friends. Said all my hellos, then went out and laid on the pure white sand that surrounds the Talamance Hostal. The water is so clean and clear, but its super cold.
Later I regressed to a table out on the edges of the Hostal were locals hang out. I saw Simon, and three other of my friends, Two gals one from Portugal, and her boyfriend, and my friend Makala from Holland.
We all talked Makala ate and then offered me a ride to the apartment. We both sat and talked outside for the longest time. She speaks perfect english and wants to learn Spanish. She is very dark skinned, tall attractive, dark hair, and has a really cute little white fluffy dog, Billie.
We waited for the phone call I was suppose to get, but it never rang, so I fixed us a nice dinner of chicken in garlic and shallots, with turnups and red wine. We talked some more and then she suggested that Sunday we go to the Flea market, and then to this fabulous beach in Cala Jongal and area just south of Ibiza.
I got up early the next day and got ready for our day out, took all my things for the beach and waited for her to come.
She was two hours later than planned but I was fine talking with the owners grandmother and playing with the baby. We had Spanish coffee, and toast and chatted outside.
We did go the flea market but it was closed, so off we went to a place called Blue Marlin and Yemanja www.yemanjaibiza.com/yemanja.html www.bluemarlinibiza.com - Cached Check out these two places, this is where we went. It was incredibly clean, pristeen area, with pine trees, and first class everything. I was in a dream for more than half the day. Sitting in the sun at Yemanja in one of the sun beds, watching tons of people come and eat and drink and sun them selves on this exclusive area.
I felt so privileged to be able to enjoy the scenery, the sun the bed, the people. Makala knew a few people so she flitted about and talked and drank and ate with others, while I sun baithed and drank bottle water.
Later she invited me to one of the tables of three German guys she knew, I was embarrassed, I don't know one word in German, and she speaks it fluently. So I sat and listened and smiled thinking wow this is the coolest place. I was thrilled to be somewhere so differernt. It is amazing that I was capable of doing this, how long I have no idea but I can this I enjoyed every moment of yesterday.
I was thinking I wish my stupid camera was working because the photos would have been super!
At that moment, the guys invited us to this Sangria, with Cava, its like champagne. Filled with Fruit a bright orange color, is has to be the most refreshing delcious drink in the sun.
I drank about three glasses and felt very tipsy! The music at these places are so calming and good. They call it chill out music, a mix of jazz, trans, and house. Using mixes of all these in combinations. The sounds of the sea, with that was fantastic.
I felt as if I was in a dream...
We then were invited to go to another beach to watch the Sunset, and listen to drummers drumming, a hypnotic thing they do here. The Island diffinately has its own feeling.
Before we left one of the men Leo asked me for lunch for today, Monday. I said sure why not?
He is a nice looking man dark hair thin, speaks little Spanish, good English and very fast German.
Today I woke up early again to banging there constructing a new apartment next door. So at Eight oclock I woke up made my espresso with the steamed milk, and enjoyed my morning.
I washed clothes up stairs and hung them out on the line to dry, then Makala came by again but I was busy with laundry, she left to do business. I cleaned up the apartment, tried to make a flyer but some how the computer is now traslating in Spanish which is good but it won't print English so I struggled with changing the idioma. Untill the phone rang and it was Leo.
I got ready he picked me up and we again went to yet another beach placed called the Malibu the absolute best beach in all the Island. The restuarant was perfectly devine, the food presentation was perfect, the sangria delicious.. the fish perfectly cooked with bits of garlic, and the salad was picant and pretty with fresh pansys. We had avocado with this tomato crush they make here. some fried goat cheese with salad on the side and a tomato jelly with crispy toasts.
Fresh rustic breads, and the ham of Spain, then some scrambled egg they do with bits of lobster, and chives. All served so nicely, in a good size portion. I sure was studing it so I could recreate it.
I think the best was the cheese with the tomato jelly.That was scruptious!
The day was cloudly but it didn't matter, we shared the table with his two other German friends who were very fun, even though I could only understand a few words here and there. I knew they were enjoying them selves! and I was too smiling from ear to ear thinking Thank you... for inviting me to this great location, good company and terrific food! Wow what a day... then we came back to see his little house he bought in Ibiza an chatted for a while, untill I asked him to take me home because it was about to rain and the laundry was on the roof. I needed to go the store to buy a few things too. He told me maybe he would talk to a couple of friend see if he could help me get some work. Since nothing on the two offers have come through.. So lets see now what happens. It was a nice day... wow I am in Spain, but I am missing the weather in Costa Rica uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-45598-malibu_ibiza-i - Cached
When I got to the beach it was pretty full,I can people are now starting to some to the Island.
I went in side checked the internet, talk to the people who work there that are now becoming my friends. Said all my hellos, then went out and laid on the pure white sand that surrounds the Talamance Hostal. The water is so clean and clear, but its super cold.
Later I regressed to a table out on the edges of the Hostal were locals hang out. I saw Simon, and three other of my friends, Two gals one from Portugal, and her boyfriend, and my friend Makala from Holland.
We all talked Makala ate and then offered me a ride to the apartment. We both sat and talked outside for the longest time. She speaks perfect english and wants to learn Spanish. She is very dark skinned, tall attractive, dark hair, and has a really cute little white fluffy dog, Billie.
We waited for the phone call I was suppose to get, but it never rang, so I fixed us a nice dinner of chicken in garlic and shallots, with turnups and red wine. We talked some more and then she suggested that Sunday we go to the Flea market, and then to this fabulous beach in Cala Jongal and area just south of Ibiza.
I got up early the next day and got ready for our day out, took all my things for the beach and waited for her to come.
She was two hours later than planned but I was fine talking with the owners grandmother and playing with the baby. We had Spanish coffee, and toast and chatted outside.
We did go the flea market but it was closed, so off we went to a place called Blue Marlin and Yemanja www.yemanjaibiza.com/yemanja.html www.bluemarlinibiza.com - Cached Check out these two places, this is where we went. It was incredibly clean, pristeen area, with pine trees, and first class everything. I was in a dream for more than half the day. Sitting in the sun at Yemanja in one of the sun beds, watching tons of people come and eat and drink and sun them selves on this exclusive area.
I felt so privileged to be able to enjoy the scenery, the sun the bed, the people. Makala knew a few people so she flitted about and talked and drank and ate with others, while I sun baithed and drank bottle water.
Later she invited me to one of the tables of three German guys she knew, I was embarrassed, I don't know one word in German, and she speaks it fluently. So I sat and listened and smiled thinking wow this is the coolest place. I was thrilled to be somewhere so differernt. It is amazing that I was capable of doing this, how long I have no idea but I can this I enjoyed every moment of yesterday.
I was thinking I wish my stupid camera was working because the photos would have been super!
At that moment, the guys invited us to this Sangria, with Cava, its like champagne. Filled with Fruit a bright orange color, is has to be the most refreshing delcious drink in the sun.
I drank about three glasses and felt very tipsy! The music at these places are so calming and good. They call it chill out music, a mix of jazz, trans, and house. Using mixes of all these in combinations. The sounds of the sea, with that was fantastic.
I felt as if I was in a dream...
We then were invited to go to another beach to watch the Sunset, and listen to drummers drumming, a hypnotic thing they do here. The Island diffinately has its own feeling.
Before we left one of the men Leo asked me for lunch for today, Monday. I said sure why not?
He is a nice looking man dark hair thin, speaks little Spanish, good English and very fast German.
Today I woke up early again to banging there constructing a new apartment next door. So at Eight oclock I woke up made my espresso with the steamed milk, and enjoyed my morning.
I washed clothes up stairs and hung them out on the line to dry, then Makala came by again but I was busy with laundry, she left to do business. I cleaned up the apartment, tried to make a flyer but some how the computer is now traslating in Spanish which is good but it won't print English so I struggled with changing the idioma. Untill the phone rang and it was Leo.
I got ready he picked me up and we again went to yet another beach placed called the Malibu the absolute best beach in all the Island. The restuarant was perfectly devine, the food presentation was perfect, the sangria delicious.. the fish perfectly cooked with bits of garlic, and the salad was picant and pretty with fresh pansys. We had avocado with this tomato crush they make here. some fried goat cheese with salad on the side and a tomato jelly with crispy toasts.
Fresh rustic breads, and the ham of Spain, then some scrambled egg they do with bits of lobster, and chives. All served so nicely, in a good size portion. I sure was studing it so I could recreate it.
I think the best was the cheese with the tomato jelly.That was scruptious!
The day was cloudly but it didn't matter, we shared the table with his two other German friends who were very fun, even though I could only understand a few words here and there. I knew they were enjoying them selves! and I was too smiling from ear to ear thinking Thank you... for inviting me to this great location, good company and terrific food! Wow what a day... then we came back to see his little house he bought in Ibiza an chatted for a while, untill I asked him to take me home because it was about to rain and the laundry was on the roof. I needed to go the store to buy a few things too. He told me maybe he would talk to a couple of friend see if he could help me get some work. Since nothing on the two offers have come through.. So lets see now what happens. It was a nice day... wow I am in Spain, but I am missing the weather in Costa Rica uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-45598-malibu_ibiza-i - Cached
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Yesterday was a fun day, I walked miles, I saw a few people already that know me and yelled out my name. Funny how already people are knowing me! Stephano was on the side walk talking with people when I walked by, I didn´t know it was him till he yelled... wanted me to come back but he was busy so I kept walking. I went into town, but first I was at Talamanca which is where I am now. I plan on sitting on the beach. There is nothing much to do today..
I found out here that on Sat, eveything closes at 2:00 and does not open any more. Sat is a rest day and Sunday too.. I am kind of bored honestly, I have not been doing much. Just trying to get know the areas, and meeting many Italian people, and Spanards. I met a darling lady on the boardwalk here near the beach, name Charo.. shes older recognised me and stopped me and asked are you the lady I saw in Talamanca? I said yes and we talked.. she invited me to go places with her, and if I need a ride.. But I will wait a while to ask for a ride. I have just been walking my legs off really.
Still no funishing in the apartment.. I know she doesn´t have money now the grandmother told me this morning... So wow its expensive the rent and no furniture???? Monday I am going to have a talk with her.. No furniture in next couple of weeks I will tell her I discount the rent.
I only have a bed and a small table, its pretty empty its a very nice space I can say that.
Last night I went once again to the San Francisco coffee\bar. It was full again I use the internet there at night, which is Day in USA and Costa Rica. I stayed till closing and went to the house which is about a half block away went straight to bed.
Nothing great happening except one Italian guy when I was walking today named Luciano, said hello to me and introduced himself.. he walked fast ahead of me. I really was enjoying the walk to Talamanca because its seems to getting warmer. I saw him bend over and pick something:::: he then waited for me to approach he said Marianna here... and handed me a flower. I smiled said thank you, then He asked are you living here? I said yes, he said sometime lets have coffee, I said yes in San Francisco. He asked do you know people? I said only one or two people, he said well know you know me.. so I will invite you when I return from Barcelona, I asked when he said in a week. So I met another new friend today.
I found out here that on Sat, eveything closes at 2:00 and does not open any more. Sat is a rest day and Sunday too.. I am kind of bored honestly, I have not been doing much. Just trying to get know the areas, and meeting many Italian people, and Spanards. I met a darling lady on the boardwalk here near the beach, name Charo.. shes older recognised me and stopped me and asked are you the lady I saw in Talamanca? I said yes and we talked.. she invited me to go places with her, and if I need a ride.. But I will wait a while to ask for a ride. I have just been walking my legs off really.
Still no funishing in the apartment.. I know she doesn´t have money now the grandmother told me this morning... So wow its expensive the rent and no furniture???? Monday I am going to have a talk with her.. No furniture in next couple of weeks I will tell her I discount the rent.
I only have a bed and a small table, its pretty empty its a very nice space I can say that.
Last night I went once again to the San Francisco coffee\bar. It was full again I use the internet there at night, which is Day in USA and Costa Rica. I stayed till closing and went to the house which is about a half block away went straight to bed.
Nothing great happening except one Italian guy when I was walking today named Luciano, said hello to me and introduced himself.. he walked fast ahead of me. I really was enjoying the walk to Talamanca because its seems to getting warmer. I saw him bend over and pick something:::: he then waited for me to approach he said Marianna here... and handed me a flower. I smiled said thank you, then He asked are you living here? I said yes, he said sometime lets have coffee, I said yes in San Francisco. He asked do you know people? I said only one or two people, he said well know you know me.. so I will invite you when I return from Barcelona, I asked when he said in a week. So I met another new friend today.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The new Apartamento
I have spent two days now in the new Apartamento.. esto es muy tranquillo.. this is very quiet, nice! I love the owners, she is so accomedating, the grandmother is adorable, and Eian the little one is a doll. It makes me miss Julian. The two nights I slept fairly well, the bed is new and super hard. I like a softer bed. It has one large pillow across the whole queen bed. Here in Europe they have this enormous pillows, such a difference from Costa Rica. Where you sleep on pillows like rocks and tiny.
I love them!!! Iwant more!! I sat out in the sun two days and ate on the pine table, it is very pleasureable and quiet.
I took a walk and found just about everything in this tiny little pueblo. Flower shop, hardware, designs stores, furniture stores a small shoe store. Two butcher shops, Italian wine tasting room and several Restaurants- bars.. book stores, video store, Real estate.. grocery stores, fruit marekt and a Euro store.. where everything is one Euro or a little more... like a dollar store. I bought hangers, and cups and little things yesterday for the place.
Still I have no furnishings inside, the owner keeps telling me there coming.. I am sure they are but when??? Maybe she doesn´t have the money... I think this might be the problem, but I am being patient and sweet.. and trying to enjoy the empty space. Of Course the designer in me is putting all sorts of things in side.. but Money has to come before I do that! I found out I have to have papers for work. So last night I got on line at this coffee shop called San Franciscos on the corner from my place and looked of the process and rules. I will have to apply.
I ate in the coffee shop last night whilst tons of Spanards played cards.. smoking drinking yelling! they are such happy people. The language is strange to hear.. but it is very fun. You can tell its not only a means of communication but a total way of there life by the way they speak. Some sing song, some loud, some hand expresssions, some deep and lots of sssssssssssssssses. I had chicken pieces, like wings but all cut up, in wine and peas, and olive oil and spices, with a bit of cheese, and glass of Sangria.
Today I cooked breakfast and made the best coffee! I have a espresso machine, everyone drinks espresso, hard or cut. I made the steamed milk and now I feel spoiled by this.. I had one egg, tomato some melon and half of a madrin orange. Listening to latin music while enjoying my breakfast in the new place.
I got all ready walked to the book store to see if I could buy paper to paint post cards, but they didn´t have much at all. So I began walking towards Talamanca and now I am here 40 minutes later. I talked to everyone here and I am going to Pacha to see if I can get that interview, then to town to buy some shoes. I gave most all mine away, and I need clothes I have very little... I gave it all to the churches and to my friends.
The day is Fabulous its not blazin hot like Costa, and I believe I am going to love whatever time I have here in ESPAÑA I can not believe I am living in Spain! its very different. I can say so far the people are loving, kind, friendly.. and very generous.
I do miss the children, I heard from Nancy, Jordans partner.. seems to be some problems concerning Jordan. I prayed this morning that GOD would open his eyes, and make he see... what he needs to change. I am a little worried, I know that me being away has some play in this problem.. But he is a man he will figure out sooner or later and if he doesn´t life will do what it does.
I love them!!! Iwant more!! I sat out in the sun two days and ate on the pine table, it is very pleasureable and quiet.
I took a walk and found just about everything in this tiny little pueblo. Flower shop, hardware, designs stores, furniture stores a small shoe store. Two butcher shops, Italian wine tasting room and several Restaurants- bars.. book stores, video store, Real estate.. grocery stores, fruit marekt and a Euro store.. where everything is one Euro or a little more... like a dollar store. I bought hangers, and cups and little things yesterday for the place.
Still I have no furnishings inside, the owner keeps telling me there coming.. I am sure they are but when??? Maybe she doesn´t have the money... I think this might be the problem, but I am being patient and sweet.. and trying to enjoy the empty space. Of Course the designer in me is putting all sorts of things in side.. but Money has to come before I do that! I found out I have to have papers for work. So last night I got on line at this coffee shop called San Franciscos on the corner from my place and looked of the process and rules. I will have to apply.
I ate in the coffee shop last night whilst tons of Spanards played cards.. smoking drinking yelling! they are such happy people. The language is strange to hear.. but it is very fun. You can tell its not only a means of communication but a total way of there life by the way they speak. Some sing song, some loud, some hand expresssions, some deep and lots of sssssssssssssssses. I had chicken pieces, like wings but all cut up, in wine and peas, and olive oil and spices, with a bit of cheese, and glass of Sangria.
Today I cooked breakfast and made the best coffee! I have a espresso machine, everyone drinks espresso, hard or cut. I made the steamed milk and now I feel spoiled by this.. I had one egg, tomato some melon and half of a madrin orange. Listening to latin music while enjoying my breakfast in the new place.
I got all ready walked to the book store to see if I could buy paper to paint post cards, but they didn´t have much at all. So I began walking towards Talamanca and now I am here 40 minutes later. I talked to everyone here and I am going to Pacha to see if I can get that interview, then to town to buy some shoes. I gave most all mine away, and I need clothes I have very little... I gave it all to the churches and to my friends.
The day is Fabulous its not blazin hot like Costa, and I believe I am going to love whatever time I have here in ESPAÑA I can not believe I am living in Spain! its very different. I can say so far the people are loving, kind, friendly.. and very generous.
I do miss the children, I heard from Nancy, Jordans partner.. seems to be some problems concerning Jordan. I prayed this morning that GOD would open his eyes, and make he see... what he needs to change. I am a little worried, I know that me being away has some play in this problem.. But he is a man he will figure out sooner or later and if he doesn´t life will do what it does.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
In my new Spanish villa apartment
Yesterday the owner Kathy called to say that the apartment is almost ready. It is located in a small village called Jesus. It is a double tier building with the owner above, the apartment is all white, the outside is spanish style, with white washed walls, the inside is all white too.. I like color so maybe in a few weeks I can paint and they will accept. It is nice and airy and bright, lots of light, a bedroom with all new furniture, huge armoir, and modern style furnishings. so far the sofa has not come yet, but the dinning room table is in the bathroom is all new in a fresh blue and white and it is very perfect for one person. The terrace is all Italian style aggregate, very nice, with a large canopy to sit under when its hot. It has an old pine table out side in the sun for
breakfast dinning or lunch. The kitchen is all done in a honey color marble counters, with stanless steel stove, oven and double round sinks.
when she called I was about ready to purchase a ticket to fly out of here. After hearing her say its ready, I changed into my bikini went out side to the beach there in front Of Talamanca and enjoyed the day. My friend Simon the britsh guy came out and sat with me and talked. He was happy that I am staying. My friend Stephano, Italian man who has the real estate company was on the other side drinking a beer with this freinds from Italy. I saw them so I put my clothes on and went and sat with them and talked. They ate I watched drink bottle water, and talked. He told me he would help me later take all my things to the apartment. We sat for some two hours. It is normal here to sit for hours when eating. No rush for anything.
As I said before everything closes at two and opens again at five. So no rush for anything...
We laughed talked, I really enjoy the Italian people wow if I could only understand the language!! their dialect is really hard to understand.. along with the Castilano Spanish that is spoken here.
I ordered, my lunch, Large white melon with ham, but its more like procuttio, it was stupendious! I was in total heaven eating this.
Then he waited for me some three hours for them to prepare my bill and get my things. It took them that long.
When we arrived at the apartment they were not ready, they still were waiting for furniture, and putting the drapes up, cleaning. So We put everything inside, and decided to go back to Talamanca, sit and listen to Simons music. We did for some two hours, then the game was on, the Barcelona, England.. big game. so he invited me to go his flat over the Marina and watch with all the guys from Italy.
I said sure why not. I ended up cooking dinner for all of them, the all treated me with such respect, so sweet and concerned because I was so cold. The wind was blowing and he was on the top floor of this huge condo complex.. right over the water.. SUPER CHILLY... so we watched and laughed. I drank a shot of baileys to warm me up but it wasn't enough. Finally Stephano, brought me a blanket, they all teased me. I didn't care I cuddled in it and watched them bet money on line.
Later we went, today was special, he came back in the morning to make sure I was ok, and if I needed anything, he brough clients for the owner, because she is moving to a new place and wants to rent the top out. He had the perfect client! She was so happy to have me and now he!
I put all my things away, rearranged a little and then went right next door to the super, bought wine, olive oil balsemic, herbs, chicken fruits fresh breads, cheese, eggs, and procuttio, melons too..
Came back the old women who lives there and tend the garden helped me, put things away.. I made a nice breakfast lunch of Melon and procuttio, wine, cheese and fresh bread.
Wow I sat outside in the sun at the old pine table and was in a world of my own. So peacefull and nice!
Right across the street, is a restuarant, a bar, a coffee shop, a bank, a interior design stuido, abook store a real estate and more.. around the corner is beautiful thai restuarant, Italian, Spanish hair salon police and more little shops. Its so perfect, only thing is its far from Iviza. The beach is about 40 minute walk... I need a car now! But I think Stephano is going to help. he is so sweet.. Thank god for him! now the owner is pleased too because she has her situation resolved since I came along!
Right now I am in the cafe/ bar called San Francisco, sort of like Rossies but better ten times better... many people come here. Its international, they have free internet and its across the street! so for now its ok.
I am drinking another glass of red Spanish wine with rich olives and roasted nuts. The day is pretty hot but windy breezy. I know things are going to be ok!
I love that there are loquat trees outside, in my house as a child we had lemons, oranges, loquats, and always a veggetable garden. Its a memory, and now I understand my heritage, why my mother planted these things with catus.. because this is how they do it. I asked Stephano, in Italy is it the same type of planting? he said yes.. but here is nice weather.. you would never make it in Italy. He told me its too cold for you mi amor!
Not only are there these trees but lots of Roses, herbs, Rosmary, an Oregano. We had that too growing up. I told the old woman, I would plant my own herbs, and a flower area she is excited to have me.
In the Morning she brought me a bundle of herbs from the garden, I can not wait to paint the flowers, and I have a place to sell my painting's if I chose because people walk past all day!
breakfast dinning or lunch. The kitchen is all done in a honey color marble counters, with stanless steel stove, oven and double round sinks.
when she called I was about ready to purchase a ticket to fly out of here. After hearing her say its ready, I changed into my bikini went out side to the beach there in front Of Talamanca and enjoyed the day. My friend Simon the britsh guy came out and sat with me and talked. He was happy that I am staying. My friend Stephano, Italian man who has the real estate company was on the other side drinking a beer with this freinds from Italy. I saw them so I put my clothes on and went and sat with them and talked. They ate I watched drink bottle water, and talked. He told me he would help me later take all my things to the apartment. We sat for some two hours. It is normal here to sit for hours when eating. No rush for anything.
As I said before everything closes at two and opens again at five. So no rush for anything...
We laughed talked, I really enjoy the Italian people wow if I could only understand the language!! their dialect is really hard to understand.. along with the Castilano Spanish that is spoken here.
I ordered, my lunch, Large white melon with ham, but its more like procuttio, it was stupendious! I was in total heaven eating this.
Then he waited for me some three hours for them to prepare my bill and get my things. It took them that long.
When we arrived at the apartment they were not ready, they still were waiting for furniture, and putting the drapes up, cleaning. So We put everything inside, and decided to go back to Talamanca, sit and listen to Simons music. We did for some two hours, then the game was on, the Barcelona, England.. big game. so he invited me to go his flat over the Marina and watch with all the guys from Italy.
I said sure why not. I ended up cooking dinner for all of them, the all treated me with such respect, so sweet and concerned because I was so cold. The wind was blowing and he was on the top floor of this huge condo complex.. right over the water.. SUPER CHILLY... so we watched and laughed. I drank a shot of baileys to warm me up but it wasn't enough. Finally Stephano, brought me a blanket, they all teased me. I didn't care I cuddled in it and watched them bet money on line.
Later we went, today was special, he came back in the morning to make sure I was ok, and if I needed anything, he brough clients for the owner, because she is moving to a new place and wants to rent the top out. He had the perfect client! She was so happy to have me and now he!
I put all my things away, rearranged a little and then went right next door to the super, bought wine, olive oil balsemic, herbs, chicken fruits fresh breads, cheese, eggs, and procuttio, melons too..
Came back the old women who lives there and tend the garden helped me, put things away.. I made a nice breakfast lunch of Melon and procuttio, wine, cheese and fresh bread.
Wow I sat outside in the sun at the old pine table and was in a world of my own. So peacefull and nice!
Right across the street, is a restuarant, a bar, a coffee shop, a bank, a interior design stuido, abook store a real estate and more.. around the corner is beautiful thai restuarant, Italian, Spanish hair salon police and more little shops. Its so perfect, only thing is its far from Iviza. The beach is about 40 minute walk... I need a car now! But I think Stephano is going to help. he is so sweet.. Thank god for him! now the owner is pleased too because she has her situation resolved since I came along!
Right now I am in the cafe/ bar called San Francisco, sort of like Rossies but better ten times better... many people come here. Its international, they have free internet and its across the street! so for now its ok.
I am drinking another glass of red Spanish wine with rich olives and roasted nuts. The day is pretty hot but windy breezy. I know things are going to be ok!
I love that there are loquat trees outside, in my house as a child we had lemons, oranges, loquats, and always a veggetable garden. Its a memory, and now I understand my heritage, why my mother planted these things with catus.. because this is how they do it. I asked Stephano, in Italy is it the same type of planting? he said yes.. but here is nice weather.. you would never make it in Italy. He told me its too cold for you mi amor!
Not only are there these trees but lots of Roses, herbs, Rosmary, an Oregano. We had that too growing up. I told the old woman, I would plant my own herbs, and a flower area she is excited to have me.
In the Morning she brought me a bundle of herbs from the garden, I can not wait to paint the flowers, and I have a place to sell my painting's if I chose because people walk past all day!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The walk to the Gas station for Credit
Well I got up fairly early at by the sea an egg tomato yogurt and toast, then got cleaned up to go on my walk to collect the credit for the phone. I was distressed, feeling like I needed to get out of here, wanting my own place to settle into it. I felt so nervous and had thoughts of going back to USA, I was going to get on line to buy the ticket, but there were many people waiting again for the Computer and mine was still not working.
So I just got all dressed, stopped by Simons Trailer wished him a good morning and walked a very long way, I have no idea how far but far to this gas station where I put credit on the phone that got credited to someone else.
In the walk I stopped at Pacha the largest discotech in the area, for an appointment with the artisitic director for an interview. I also saw one apartment only because I noticed people moving out, and I questioned if they knew of any in that area.
IT WAS HORRIBLE, smoky, dirty, cramped three bedrooms but so small. Then finished my walk to the station. I asked the Manager for the credit and he said no too much time had passed. This was the third time I went to get the credit, didn't matter it was too much time. So I gave someone a nice 15 euro Credit for there phone.
OH WELL! its sorta normal!! that this kind of thing happens with me. Later I walked to this huge super market. Now remember in Costa Rica they really don't have these big markets, its little pulperias, that you have to have someone select for you, its difficult. Or Maxi bodega, that is a mini walmart sort of speak.. not really as good in fact its very mediocre. Then you have Mas permanos with now American prices, and all sorts of things, except what your looking for. So for me it was like being in an American super, with everything you can think of. They had home supplies, clothing and of course some shoes, a little bit of everything. Even a caffeteria, in the front, where you can eat and drink coffee. I spent a hour or more just looking around, it made me happy of all things.
Walking back thinking god I need to get a place, I can not pay any more for this hostal, and besides I want to begin my life. I came back got on the computer and read mail, I had quite a bit, one made me feel a little sad.
I had so many thoughts yesterday, should I go back to Costa Rica? should I stay here and try to make something of this for a while? Should I go back to USA? that one was pressuring me, because I do love my children, and I do miss my grandson and Kelsey. But I can not exsist, in Vancouver, the mentality there? the people? the cold? and now with the Economy as bad as it is. Also having to listen to the constant bad news, which here and in Costa Rica is called Noticias, is too much on the spirit and the brain. I am glad I do not listen to all the bad news, Even here I hardly listen, I do read the paper, but when it comes to things about the USA I put it aside. Don't get me wrong there are many things I appreciate and love about USA, but I can say from what I expereinced in Costa Rica with Americans, how they feel everything they say or do is correct, and no one else matters. How they demand service right now! its not just that its the government, its everything. It was also the conflict with my children, I felt so alone, I was kept up in my little house for months at a time feeling very depressed . Not very many visits, if none at all for months. I felt like life is too short to be sitting here moping about being alone, and worring about my children not having much time for me. I want to see something different, go where it is warm, feel sun eat fresh foods, just enjoy a latin atmostphere. And that I did! I am not saying I won't return to Costa Rica, I like many things about it too! But maybe it will be a good experience to try Spain for a while. I would love to go to Italy that was my plan also. Maybe spend a month there and just find my roots.
I had said before I met Stephano, and Italian guy he owns a imbolliaria, this is a real estate company. I met him here in the Hostal he is super nice. His friends from Italy came four days ago. Two bald guys one is a spray artist, Graffiti in places in Italy, the other's I have no idea what they do. The other bald headed one has deep eyes, thinks alot, and is actually very witty from what I can understand. The Italian language is beautiful! I love listening to them talk and laugh.
The came and visited me last night here, one looks like fonze and they call him that only he is much more handsome. The two bald guys are super cool, actually they are all really cool.
They waited for an hour to get a menu, they wanted to eat at 11 at night. So strange people eat late late late here... I was not hungry althought they invited me join them. I sat and talked to Cristina the camenera, (Server) They wanted me to sit with them so I did. I know Stephano we have chatted daily on the computer and on the phone. He is the one who is helping in a small way. JUST FRIENDS! They laughed talked, we drank a glass of wine and they talked and talked. I was getting so tired, but I listened in order to learn some of the words in Italian. So different than Spanish ..ALORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAA
Finally at 2:30 in the morning they went home.The Hostal still was serving them chipitos, small drinks, and coffee. I was sitting and listening to everyone and really trying to understand and laughing.Two of them speak Spanish, one english so I got some of what was going on.
Now today getting up late because of the later hour to bed, its gorgeous out sun is shinning, few clouds in the clean blue sky. I am waiting on the lady of the Apartment, but If I don't have something by Thursday, I may have to get a ticket to go... not sure where yet.
So I just got all dressed, stopped by Simons Trailer wished him a good morning and walked a very long way, I have no idea how far but far to this gas station where I put credit on the phone that got credited to someone else.
In the walk I stopped at Pacha the largest discotech in the area, for an appointment with the artisitic director for an interview. I also saw one apartment only because I noticed people moving out, and I questioned if they knew of any in that area.
IT WAS HORRIBLE, smoky, dirty, cramped three bedrooms but so small. Then finished my walk to the station. I asked the Manager for the credit and he said no too much time had passed. This was the third time I went to get the credit, didn't matter it was too much time. So I gave someone a nice 15 euro Credit for there phone.
OH WELL! its sorta normal!! that this kind of thing happens with me. Later I walked to this huge super market. Now remember in Costa Rica they really don't have these big markets, its little pulperias, that you have to have someone select for you, its difficult. Or Maxi bodega, that is a mini walmart sort of speak.. not really as good in fact its very mediocre. Then you have Mas permanos with now American prices, and all sorts of things, except what your looking for. So for me it was like being in an American super, with everything you can think of. They had home supplies, clothing and of course some shoes, a little bit of everything. Even a caffeteria, in the front, where you can eat and drink coffee. I spent a hour or more just looking around, it made me happy of all things.
Walking back thinking god I need to get a place, I can not pay any more for this hostal, and besides I want to begin my life. I came back got on the computer and read mail, I had quite a bit, one made me feel a little sad.
I had so many thoughts yesterday, should I go back to Costa Rica? should I stay here and try to make something of this for a while? Should I go back to USA? that one was pressuring me, because I do love my children, and I do miss my grandson and Kelsey. But I can not exsist, in Vancouver, the mentality there? the people? the cold? and now with the Economy as bad as it is. Also having to listen to the constant bad news, which here and in Costa Rica is called Noticias, is too much on the spirit and the brain. I am glad I do not listen to all the bad news, Even here I hardly listen, I do read the paper, but when it comes to things about the USA I put it aside. Don't get me wrong there are many things I appreciate and love about USA, but I can say from what I expereinced in Costa Rica with Americans, how they feel everything they say or do is correct, and no one else matters. How they demand service right now! its not just that its the government, its everything. It was also the conflict with my children, I felt so alone, I was kept up in my little house for months at a time feeling very depressed . Not very many visits, if none at all for months. I felt like life is too short to be sitting here moping about being alone, and worring about my children not having much time for me. I want to see something different, go where it is warm, feel sun eat fresh foods, just enjoy a latin atmostphere. And that I did! I am not saying I won't return to Costa Rica, I like many things about it too! But maybe it will be a good experience to try Spain for a while. I would love to go to Italy that was my plan also. Maybe spend a month there and just find my roots.
I had said before I met Stephano, and Italian guy he owns a imbolliaria, this is a real estate company. I met him here in the Hostal he is super nice. His friends from Italy came four days ago. Two bald guys one is a spray artist, Graffiti in places in Italy, the other's I have no idea what they do. The other bald headed one has deep eyes, thinks alot, and is actually very witty from what I can understand. The Italian language is beautiful! I love listening to them talk and laugh.
The came and visited me last night here, one looks like fonze and they call him that only he is much more handsome. The two bald guys are super cool, actually they are all really cool.
They waited for an hour to get a menu, they wanted to eat at 11 at night. So strange people eat late late late here... I was not hungry althought they invited me join them. I sat and talked to Cristina the camenera, (Server) They wanted me to sit with them so I did. I know Stephano we have chatted daily on the computer and on the phone. He is the one who is helping in a small way. JUST FRIENDS! They laughed talked, we drank a glass of wine and they talked and talked. I was getting so tired, but I listened in order to learn some of the words in Italian. So different than Spanish ..ALORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAA
Finally at 2:30 in the morning they went home.The Hostal still was serving them chipitos, small drinks, and coffee. I was sitting and listening to everyone and really trying to understand and laughing.Two of them speak Spanish, one english so I got some of what was going on.
Now today getting up late because of the later hour to bed, its gorgeous out sun is shinning, few clouds in the clean blue sky. I am waiting on the lady of the Apartment, but If I don't have something by Thursday, I may have to get a ticket to go... not sure where yet.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Rainy lazy day
It was waking up to rain that discouraged me from doing anything at all today. It was dreary when I woke. I went down got a cup of tea with honey, a piece of toast and tried to get on line but there was a whole group of people waiting. So I took the Tea back to the room and turned on the tele, and rested. Thought some.. It has been a little weary the last couple of days, the costs of the hostal, and not being able to be in my own apartment is getting to me. So many drunks here, Now I have found three women who all hang out, all Maikes friends. Obnoctious really, I need to hurry and get a place, its driving me nuts because I spend most of the time in the Hostal . There fore seeing all the locals and the local drunks. TOO MUCH!
The owner decided yes to have me make some of the big floral pieces for the Wedding. So in turn I did get to help, I was nervious why? because it has been so long since I worked in this area, but I was happy that she permitted me to do the big entry pieces. It was a beautiful wedding here on the sea, what good energy it put into the Hostal. I happy positive feeling.
I walked after two of the girls Marvessa, and Makai, not Makie dropped me off in Jesus, to talk to the lady about the Apt, that I was looking at to rent. It was a nice day so I was fine about walking some two or more miles back to the hostal. When I went to see the place it was still the same as it was four days earlier. Not one bit of work done to it at all, today I thought God if they do not finish this in a day or so. I am going to have to look for something else. And loose what money I have paid here at the Hostal to wait for this one.
It is very far when walking I realized how far it is. But in a car only five or so minutes from Talamanca beach and 10 to town. The area is super peacefull, full of huge vegetable gardens. Fields of wild red poppies, purple lupin, scabiosus, lots of yellow small wild flowers. The walk back was pleasant, long but nice. I saw so much nature, and I love the country side. You can see vistas of the sea in areas. It is a community that has chickens and horses, and then Tall modern apartment buildings poping up. Its still pretty rural, but modern mix. Hard to explain, but its nice. Now I need to find a car, but the point is how to pay for it. I need to get work right away. I love walking and will walk, but a car or a moto would be great! nice to go the Grocery store, in town and or to work!
After the sun came out today, I walked on the beach next door some 30 meters, about half a block, to this little restuarant in the sand. I ate a whole grilled fish with garlic and fresh green beans and peas. First time I have eaten peas in ages. I am getting addicted to the ajillo with bread and fresh green spanish olives soaked in Garlic and onion and spices. I ate some pastry the tipical Pudding. It think it was a form of bread pudding with whiskey poured on top and orange.
After I went back to the Hostal dropped off my key and walked out, I met a man looked like George Clooney, he stopped me told me I was pretty.. we talked and I told him we would talk later I wanted to walk off the food. ( by the way I don´t ever remember playing a man) and Playing for what is my question?
He was dark skinned and Ibizan, maybe around 48.. I have seen him here with another woman one night and one older German lady the classy one with her little dog alerted me about him.. said I must go look at him that she was in love!
As I walked off I thought wow this is the kind of guy I have writen on a piece of paper. I have a paper that I carry in purse, a sort of description of the man I would like to have. not only his looks but his character and qualities. He certainly fit the looks department..
I walked all about the Marina, looking at the beautiful Apartments overlooking the bay and the marina. I went into all the little shops that were open, and watched people eating at a number of restuarants that are now begining to open for the season.
I walked all about the yatchs looking at names and smiling at some of the ideas people have about there HUGE BOATS! the best was BELLA.
AS I got to the end of the Marina I saw a light house way off at a point. I noticed there was a walking path to it. So hopped right on it and went to the lighthouse. It was beautiful out windy, cool I walked all along the sea to the light house and then all around the light house rock wall. Down to the other side where HUGE perfectly shaped squares, bigger than life were all tossed in the water as a breakfront These were actually very artisic looking to me, Huge huge blocks of cement. Maybe they were aproximately 8 feet by 8 feet or larger I really need this camera fixed so I can show things.
The sea has areas where it is perfectly clear and very sharp aqua blue, then deep marine blues. Its interesting you can see the huge rock formations very clearly in the bottom it is very deep.
I played alone on the side of the break wall where a small beach was. I sat in the rocks and noticed all the different formations of rocks. I saw lots of crystal formations, and beautifully colored rocks of pink and red.
I have always been a rock hound, nature lover.. it pleased me much. I enjoyed the moment in peace alone with out hearing drunks!!! Walking back was brisk, I walked up this hillside to the other side of Talamanca, I found a new way! I am already learning some of the areas.
From this light house WOW what a view of Ibiza, incredible. So many buildings and boats.. it is a gorgeous place.
I must try to stay and at least make some sort of go of it..
Walking back down the hill side seeing the beach thinking I really would like a place in this area its much closer and so much easier if your walking. Lets see what happens this week?
The owner decided yes to have me make some of the big floral pieces for the Wedding. So in turn I did get to help, I was nervious why? because it has been so long since I worked in this area, but I was happy that she permitted me to do the big entry pieces. It was a beautiful wedding here on the sea, what good energy it put into the Hostal. I happy positive feeling.
I walked after two of the girls Marvessa, and Makai, not Makie dropped me off in Jesus, to talk to the lady about the Apt, that I was looking at to rent. It was a nice day so I was fine about walking some two or more miles back to the hostal. When I went to see the place it was still the same as it was four days earlier. Not one bit of work done to it at all, today I thought God if they do not finish this in a day or so. I am going to have to look for something else. And loose what money I have paid here at the Hostal to wait for this one.
It is very far when walking I realized how far it is. But in a car only five or so minutes from Talamanca beach and 10 to town. The area is super peacefull, full of huge vegetable gardens. Fields of wild red poppies, purple lupin, scabiosus, lots of yellow small wild flowers. The walk back was pleasant, long but nice. I saw so much nature, and I love the country side. You can see vistas of the sea in areas. It is a community that has chickens and horses, and then Tall modern apartment buildings poping up. Its still pretty rural, but modern mix. Hard to explain, but its nice. Now I need to find a car, but the point is how to pay for it. I need to get work right away. I love walking and will walk, but a car or a moto would be great! nice to go the Grocery store, in town and or to work!
After the sun came out today, I walked on the beach next door some 30 meters, about half a block, to this little restuarant in the sand. I ate a whole grilled fish with garlic and fresh green beans and peas. First time I have eaten peas in ages. I am getting addicted to the ajillo with bread and fresh green spanish olives soaked in Garlic and onion and spices. I ate some pastry the tipical Pudding. It think it was a form of bread pudding with whiskey poured on top and orange.
After I went back to the Hostal dropped off my key and walked out, I met a man looked like George Clooney, he stopped me told me I was pretty.. we talked and I told him we would talk later I wanted to walk off the food. ( by the way I don´t ever remember playing a man) and Playing for what is my question?
He was dark skinned and Ibizan, maybe around 48.. I have seen him here with another woman one night and one older German lady the classy one with her little dog alerted me about him.. said I must go look at him that she was in love!
As I walked off I thought wow this is the kind of guy I have writen on a piece of paper. I have a paper that I carry in purse, a sort of description of the man I would like to have. not only his looks but his character and qualities. He certainly fit the looks department..
I walked all about the Marina, looking at the beautiful Apartments overlooking the bay and the marina. I went into all the little shops that were open, and watched people eating at a number of restuarants that are now begining to open for the season.
I walked all about the yatchs looking at names and smiling at some of the ideas people have about there HUGE BOATS! the best was BELLA.
AS I got to the end of the Marina I saw a light house way off at a point. I noticed there was a walking path to it. So hopped right on it and went to the lighthouse. It was beautiful out windy, cool I walked all along the sea to the light house and then all around the light house rock wall. Down to the other side where HUGE perfectly shaped squares, bigger than life were all tossed in the water as a breakfront These were actually very artisic looking to me, Huge huge blocks of cement. Maybe they were aproximately 8 feet by 8 feet or larger I really need this camera fixed so I can show things.
The sea has areas where it is perfectly clear and very sharp aqua blue, then deep marine blues. Its interesting you can see the huge rock formations very clearly in the bottom it is very deep.
I played alone on the side of the break wall where a small beach was. I sat in the rocks and noticed all the different formations of rocks. I saw lots of crystal formations, and beautifully colored rocks of pink and red.
I have always been a rock hound, nature lover.. it pleased me much. I enjoyed the moment in peace alone with out hearing drunks!!! Walking back was brisk, I walked up this hillside to the other side of Talamanca, I found a new way! I am already learning some of the areas.
From this light house WOW what a view of Ibiza, incredible. So many buildings and boats.. it is a gorgeous place.
I must try to stay and at least make some sort of go of it..
Walking back down the hill side seeing the beach thinking I really would like a place in this area its much closer and so much easier if your walking. Lets see what happens this week?
Saturday, April 19, 2008
A wedding at the Hostal Talamanca
Yesterday I noticed bib boxes coming into the Hostal, I quickly ran got my photos and talked to the owner about helping. She looked liked the pictures and said maybe but Maybe no? I was so excited that maybe I could help, because I am about bored doing nothing and this would give me something to put my mind too.
Later I tried talking to her but it didn´t seem to matter, she wasn´t interested in my help. I looked at some of the work... it was ok, good concepts. I can see if i decided to do my design work here, I will do very well. I looked today in the yellow pages to see how many people here do this work. Only three were listed. Meaning I am sure there is more than enough work here to keep all of us busy. Should I decide to go back to this.
I spent the day pretty much here, when I saw this polish girl Marvessa, she offered me a ride to repair the phone problem. In asking the people at the gas station about this problem, they simply said return on Monday now! of course!! now it feels like Costa Rica.. keep going back, waisting time. And then finally a resolution ! MAYBE!! I am familiar with this. We left and she wanted to go to a place on the Marina called Sydneys. Nice restaurant and bar. I said why not were not doing anything. We sat down and I saw two people two German men from the Hostal. They waved and invited us to sit with them.
We did and they bought a bottle of champagne. We all talked, spoke english and laughed... the Champagne was expensive, I noticed that one guy had all Armani clothes and shoes.. he had a bag from prada.
Ok I was trying to be cool, and hopefully charming. I had simple jeans and a tank top that was given to me and my little sweater. She had some kind of designer jeans and jacket. This doesn´t mean much to me honestly I have never been one to worry about the tag on my clothes. But here it is definitely evident that it matters.
We spent a two hours with them went down town and walked around. But I couldn´t find what i wanted to pick up. I then saw one of the gals that works at the Hostal, I told them I was going to walk back with here, so Vanessa and I walked about two miles to the Hostal.
It was about 5:00 the sun goes down here around 9:30 pretty late and people eat so late. The place was packed last night, because today is the wedding! I am happy to see this and maybe in the future she will want me to help her with events.
I sure hope on Tuesday I have my place. I been meeting people daily, Its very different for sure.
Today it is beautiful out, sunny warm, and ya know the water here in the Med, just sparkles so much. Eating breakfast next to the sea is a pleasure..wow this is something I will always remember, and for sure use some how in other ways. Soon I will be eating in an old fashion garden. They have a nice terrace with a beautiful canopy, a fountain and a few fruit trees. My plan is as always to have huge pots of plants out front,plant flowers in the areas I can see.. and make it really inviting. The older woman I am sure will be happy to have company in assisting her with the garden.
Later I tried talking to her but it didn´t seem to matter, she wasn´t interested in my help. I looked at some of the work... it was ok, good concepts. I can see if i decided to do my design work here, I will do very well. I looked today in the yellow pages to see how many people here do this work. Only three were listed. Meaning I am sure there is more than enough work here to keep all of us busy. Should I decide to go back to this.
I spent the day pretty much here, when I saw this polish girl Marvessa, she offered me a ride to repair the phone problem. In asking the people at the gas station about this problem, they simply said return on Monday now! of course!! now it feels like Costa Rica.. keep going back, waisting time. And then finally a resolution ! MAYBE!! I am familiar with this. We left and she wanted to go to a place on the Marina called Sydneys. Nice restaurant and bar. I said why not were not doing anything. We sat down and I saw two people two German men from the Hostal. They waved and invited us to sit with them.
We did and they bought a bottle of champagne. We all talked, spoke english and laughed... the Champagne was expensive, I noticed that one guy had all Armani clothes and shoes.. he had a bag from prada.
Ok I was trying to be cool, and hopefully charming. I had simple jeans and a tank top that was given to me and my little sweater. She had some kind of designer jeans and jacket. This doesn´t mean much to me honestly I have never been one to worry about the tag on my clothes. But here it is definitely evident that it matters.
We spent a two hours with them went down town and walked around. But I couldn´t find what i wanted to pick up. I then saw one of the gals that works at the Hostal, I told them I was going to walk back with here, so Vanessa and I walked about two miles to the Hostal.
It was about 5:00 the sun goes down here around 9:30 pretty late and people eat so late. The place was packed last night, because today is the wedding! I am happy to see this and maybe in the future she will want me to help her with events.
I sure hope on Tuesday I have my place. I been meeting people daily, Its very different for sure.
Today it is beautiful out, sunny warm, and ya know the water here in the Med, just sparkles so much. Eating breakfast next to the sea is a pleasure..wow this is something I will always remember, and for sure use some how in other ways. Soon I will be eating in an old fashion garden. They have a nice terrace with a beautiful canopy, a fountain and a few fruit trees. My plan is as always to have huge pots of plants out front,plant flowers in the areas I can see.. and make it really inviting. The older woman I am sure will be happy to have company in assisting her with the garden.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Yesterday and the Day before
I did not want to blog yesterday as I was feeling pretty discouraged. The previous day was a nice one actually. Simon this man from England who lives here on the beach in a trailer offered to take me to Escanard to pick up my things that were accidently left at the bands house when I danced last week. We took a beautiful ride through the countryside, over hills and mountains, along all the beach areas to the north. It is so different the architecture and the scenery, the pines and shrubby bushes, catus and many vineyards, olive trees every where. Lemons, oranges, and mixed inbetween are some tropical plants like bird of paridise, and flowering trees.
He drove his car that he brought here from London, it has the steering on the right hand side. This was the first for me to ride in a car with the wheel on the opposite side of the car. He played some music he is a DJ too. Its like everyone here is trying to be DJ although he has all his equipment and sound devices, many Cds and computers that work his music. He wants me to Dance with him as a combo, Belly dance for this Hostal and maybe find other hotels and Restauarants that need entertainment. He has the perfect music!
We enjoyed the ride, about 40 minutes north to an area on the sea, called Escanar. We picked up my things then headed to the world famouse Hippie market. This was huge, it is every Weds, and brings people from all over the world to shop.
It has been in exsistance now for some 45 years. It has established village with houses in pueblo style design. All painted the same peach color with plantings that resemble something in New Mexico.
It was fascinating for me to see and expereince. I didn´t purchase anything, I am trying to be super carefull because I need to get into a house, Apartment or something. So holding back on buying was easy. I had no desire to purchase, keeping this in my mind.
He drank a beer, I had water and watched the people for a short while. Then we both ate at a small cafe near the beach and had our late lunch, which is normal here around 3:00. Then the places are all about closed.
We rode through an area close to Talamanca Called Jesus, I love this area... its so tranquil and pretty, sits nestled in the mountain side next to the sea about a 10 minute walk to Talamanca, and to town central it is about 30 or 40.For right now that is fine for me, I learned alot walking in Costa Rica, I have come to love walking. It makes you feel so good. But yesterday was not possible. It was raining and very windy and cold.
Simon stopped to get ciggarettes, I saw a woman in a huge garden across the street and noticed there was a house with people upstairs and no one downstairs. It looked something like the place I lived in Costa Rica, the owner above with an apartment below. Only the Garden is rustic, like in the old days huge vegetable garden with fruit trees, and strawberries just planted. It had a small swimming pool above ground and a old fashion well. Next door is modern tower apartments, but not looking directly into the garden. I watched the woman tend the garden and thought???? hmmm maybe I should ask her if she knows of any places close? I walked up kindly greeted here in Spanish and we began to talk. Lovely lady, in love with her garden! We talked about hers, then she asked if I ever had one, my reply was oh yes!!! and I loved my garden I worked in it almost daily. I said I would love to help you as well. Come to find out they were remodling the apartment below perfect for me one bedroom airy, high ceilings. I looked and liked it but it is not finished.
We left and went back into Talamanca.
Riding back we both needed to pay to charge up our phones, We went to the gas station which is where most people go to do this.I paid 15 euros he as well, but yesterday when I went to make calls for Apartments the phone system said you have no credit. In looking at my receipt the gal had applied the money to someone elses phone!!! I had asked a couple of people to give me a ride to this station so I could correct it, all three of the people here said yes, but not one gave me the ride.
I waited all day walking around, looking... no transportation again!!! the taxis here is impossible unless you are willing to pay 100 euros per day to get around and that is more than 200 dollars. The buses are not running in this area till late spring. So I was stuck.
Then Stephano later in the evening showed up and he took me to the apartment that I had seen the day before, the daughter of the woman in the garden is the owner and she said my mother told me all about you. So I said I would come again to see and discuss terms with her.
Stephano, the Italian guy with the real estate business Drove me over and he talked with her, serious business. In the end the Apartment is mine.
Its slightly expensive, yes but its the area, the sea, the garden,and the peacefull ness of it all. There is nothing any where for less to be honest! I was very discouraged yesterday before he showed up knowing that if I didn´t show up like I had promised someone else would come and I would be with out.
When he did I was surprised and immediately got into his car... he was not one who promised to take me he just showed up and talked and I got in and said lets go!!!
When I returned I felt so releaved, and now I can concentrate on getting work.
I had letters today from many people in Costa Rica, saying stay there... do not come back! wow I thought, because yesterday my thoughts were maybe I should return, its less expensive and try to find other work, and at least I know people. But in these letters, which were from four different people who do not know each other, they pretty much said the same thing.
One was the chamber of commerce, she said Marianna give a whirl!! make it happen I know you will do good there, there is money there and you can do this! ok wow I was happy to hear that.
The others pretty much said, its very bad in Jaco, no work bad things happening, and for me to try as hard as I can. Like they were rooting me on!
How nice ya know? so this was confirmation of me staying for a while and doing what I love or desire.
Today, I woke up a little late after eight, went to turn on the computer.. and it has done it again. So now I have no credit on the phone, the computer is black the screen will not boot up, and the camera that Roberto bought me is saying erroorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... God Here we go!
I ate some cereal here in the hostal and a coffee, now using the hostals computer. Then I am going to the station to get the credit I hope fixed. Later into town, to buy a thing or two.
But it is interesting here, in this place. The types of people that come and go... I know from my past in designing things in Hotels that there are some strange people who just hang out there all the time. And Talamanca has there locals that hang out.
For example a german guy named slvac long pony tail about fifty with a small red dog, one I have no idea his orign, Koeke, tall hippie looking in his fifties, Makie, black hair in her fifties strange character... then the group of younger ones that are always here in the afternoon drinking there beers and chatting. One tall black man who drives a delievery truck he stops every night has his champagne three or four.. and sings alot.
Then here is Alegria one of the main bar tenders, the only thing he constantly says is ALEGRIA, yeah yeah yeah, meow! ( ok I don´t know what to think about him) also an older German lady.Every day very classy in her high heels and short leather jacket, with leopard skirt and her little dog at her side.
There is more... It proves to be interesting.
Not good weather yet today again rain, windy cold I want to just crawl in bed.. but I should check things out with the phone and try to get my bill here discounted for the lenghty time i have stayed. I will feel much better knowing they can give me a little break!
He drove his car that he brought here from London, it has the steering on the right hand side. This was the first for me to ride in a car with the wheel on the opposite side of the car. He played some music he is a DJ too. Its like everyone here is trying to be DJ although he has all his equipment and sound devices, many Cds and computers that work his music. He wants me to Dance with him as a combo, Belly dance for this Hostal and maybe find other hotels and Restauarants that need entertainment. He has the perfect music!
We enjoyed the ride, about 40 minutes north to an area on the sea, called Escanar. We picked up my things then headed to the world famouse Hippie market. This was huge, it is every Weds, and brings people from all over the world to shop.
It has been in exsistance now for some 45 years. It has established village with houses in pueblo style design. All painted the same peach color with plantings that resemble something in New Mexico.
It was fascinating for me to see and expereince. I didn´t purchase anything, I am trying to be super carefull because I need to get into a house, Apartment or something. So holding back on buying was easy. I had no desire to purchase, keeping this in my mind.
He drank a beer, I had water and watched the people for a short while. Then we both ate at a small cafe near the beach and had our late lunch, which is normal here around 3:00. Then the places are all about closed.
We rode through an area close to Talamanca Called Jesus, I love this area... its so tranquil and pretty, sits nestled in the mountain side next to the sea about a 10 minute walk to Talamanca, and to town central it is about 30 or 40.For right now that is fine for me, I learned alot walking in Costa Rica, I have come to love walking. It makes you feel so good. But yesterday was not possible. It was raining and very windy and cold.
Simon stopped to get ciggarettes, I saw a woman in a huge garden across the street and noticed there was a house with people upstairs and no one downstairs. It looked something like the place I lived in Costa Rica, the owner above with an apartment below. Only the Garden is rustic, like in the old days huge vegetable garden with fruit trees, and strawberries just planted. It had a small swimming pool above ground and a old fashion well. Next door is modern tower apartments, but not looking directly into the garden. I watched the woman tend the garden and thought???? hmmm maybe I should ask her if she knows of any places close? I walked up kindly greeted here in Spanish and we began to talk. Lovely lady, in love with her garden! We talked about hers, then she asked if I ever had one, my reply was oh yes!!! and I loved my garden I worked in it almost daily. I said I would love to help you as well. Come to find out they were remodling the apartment below perfect for me one bedroom airy, high ceilings. I looked and liked it but it is not finished.
We left and went back into Talamanca.
Riding back we both needed to pay to charge up our phones, We went to the gas station which is where most people go to do this.I paid 15 euros he as well, but yesterday when I went to make calls for Apartments the phone system said you have no credit. In looking at my receipt the gal had applied the money to someone elses phone!!! I had asked a couple of people to give me a ride to this station so I could correct it, all three of the people here said yes, but not one gave me the ride.
I waited all day walking around, looking... no transportation again!!! the taxis here is impossible unless you are willing to pay 100 euros per day to get around and that is more than 200 dollars. The buses are not running in this area till late spring. So I was stuck.
Then Stephano later in the evening showed up and he took me to the apartment that I had seen the day before, the daughter of the woman in the garden is the owner and she said my mother told me all about you. So I said I would come again to see and discuss terms with her.
Stephano, the Italian guy with the real estate business Drove me over and he talked with her, serious business. In the end the Apartment is mine.
Its slightly expensive, yes but its the area, the sea, the garden,and the peacefull ness of it all. There is nothing any where for less to be honest! I was very discouraged yesterday before he showed up knowing that if I didn´t show up like I had promised someone else would come and I would be with out.
When he did I was surprised and immediately got into his car... he was not one who promised to take me he just showed up and talked and I got in and said lets go!!!
When I returned I felt so releaved, and now I can concentrate on getting work.
I had letters today from many people in Costa Rica, saying stay there... do not come back! wow I thought, because yesterday my thoughts were maybe I should return, its less expensive and try to find other work, and at least I know people. But in these letters, which were from four different people who do not know each other, they pretty much said the same thing.
One was the chamber of commerce, she said Marianna give a whirl!! make it happen I know you will do good there, there is money there and you can do this! ok wow I was happy to hear that.
The others pretty much said, its very bad in Jaco, no work bad things happening, and for me to try as hard as I can. Like they were rooting me on!
How nice ya know? so this was confirmation of me staying for a while and doing what I love or desire.
Today, I woke up a little late after eight, went to turn on the computer.. and it has done it again. So now I have no credit on the phone, the computer is black the screen will not boot up, and the camera that Roberto bought me is saying erroorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... God Here we go!
I ate some cereal here in the hostal and a coffee, now using the hostals computer. Then I am going to the station to get the credit I hope fixed. Later into town, to buy a thing or two.
But it is interesting here, in this place. The types of people that come and go... I know from my past in designing things in Hotels that there are some strange people who just hang out there all the time. And Talamanca has there locals that hang out.
For example a german guy named slvac long pony tail about fifty with a small red dog, one I have no idea his orign, Koeke, tall hippie looking in his fifties, Makie, black hair in her fifties strange character... then the group of younger ones that are always here in the afternoon drinking there beers and chatting. One tall black man who drives a delievery truck he stops every night has his champagne three or four.. and sings alot.
Then here is Alegria one of the main bar tenders, the only thing he constantly says is ALEGRIA, yeah yeah yeah, meow! ( ok I don´t know what to think about him) also an older German lady.Every day very classy in her high heels and short leather jacket, with leopard skirt and her little dog at her side.
There is more... It proves to be interesting.
Not good weather yet today again rain, windy cold I want to just crawl in bed.. but I should check things out with the phone and try to get my bill here discounted for the lenghty time i have stayed. I will feel much better knowing they can give me a little break!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
EBETHA Iviza
The pronouciation is EBETHA, I notice lots of words are pronounced with a thaaa or multiple sses. It almost really sounds like everyone has this lispt, sometimes I catch myself giggling at them. Then I try to immitate them so I speak the words the same. But its not working yet, they always I mean always ask me where I am from. It is certainly different here.
Still chilly, today cloudy looking like it might rain. The water is dark and choppy, not to breezy yet boy yesterday sure was.
I spent the whole day in the street walking for about 7 hours looking for an apartment. I found two actually, studios in the price range of 850 Eruos, Small Tiny places one was nice had two beds and all new kitchen, but it is just not right to mu ch money. I aksed everyone I saw, lots of real estate companies, Apartment rental companies, bars, Stores, people in the apartment buildings or in the areas, if they knew of anything. Not much available now... Still it was a nice day, I got lots of sun.
I ran into the Italian guy that has the real estate company, I think he owns other things as well. Because when we bumped into each other on the street, and I mean literally bumped into each other... he was unloading a truck with linen to a restaurant. I didn't ask he volunteer, said it was one of his businesses. We chatted for one moment and I went on about my way. He was super busy I could see, but I reminded him to remember about looking to see if he had a clients Apartment that would be good for me.
After walking for hours, I noticed at 2:00 everything began to close. Here they close almost everything at that time, reopen at 4;00. So now what to do? I keep looking and window shopped.
Then tired and needed to eat I stopped at this little restaurant and sat out in the sun, in an alley where it is located in the older part of Ibiza. Its little Narrow alleyways, paint peeling from most of the buildings, Clothes hanging from balconies. Here and there some plants with boganvillas climbing up an occassional arbor over the alley. I found myself thinking about how lucky I was to be here. I waited for the waitress to come and asked for bottle water, then ordered the special which was lentel soup.
She brought out as normal a dish of rich spanish olives, briney and tender! and some ajillo crema, and crusty bread.
Its sort of a sour cream but not sour, or close to it with Garlic infused in olive oil. Its super creamy and tasty and you just want to EAT EVERY DROP!! I sat there in this alley and watched the french bulldog, beg me for a bone. When the lentel came I did give it all my bones and fat! She was please.
These dogs are common here, Many many French bulldogs, small breed but bigger than a boston bull dog.Cute short faces, pointed ears. Pretty darn smart! she watched me the whole time I took a couple of photos but still can not get the card to read in my computer.
Back to Lunch, I sat enjoying the soup the Barry white that was playing on the system, the whole Barry CD when two women walked up. German, older, they were taking the cruise that is offered here on the med.
The sat with me at the table and we talked about there cruise, and the food here in Spain, they love the Tapas, because it is small amounts and you can keep ordering what you choose. It is kinda fun but I haven't fully experienced it yet. Only the one night that Jaime took me from the Hostal.
We the three of us gals, enjoyed the day and I said my goodbye's then saw a salon that was brand new across the way in a cubby hole in the alley. It was called DAVIDS from Europe, like the statue? the owners were Italian, I met up with them and talked and now have two new friends. I will return and Filipo will be doing the hair from now on.
I found him a place to stay it was one room for rent, i thought I would do it, but it was too small for me, and five people... I am not sure I can do that. So I recommended it to him and I think he took it.
Then I walked back it was about 5:45 at night, took about 40 minutes to Talamanca from Down town Ebetha.
I went in got on the computer, never heard from the other Italian about the apartment, and just got online with the news paper here.
Later I sat in the bar where everyone goes, and watched people. Talked to the gals that work here and observed. I went to bed late we all sat by the fire last night everyone drinking champagne, One man kept buying.. and talking. I was the first to go to bed.
Now today back to try to find my place. I heard this morning from Stephano, ( the Italiano) said to wait another day he has a place a house not an apartment, and they are repairing some things today , he would take a look at it and then call me.
I sure hope so, I had an offer last night from a friend of someone here who has a nice place in a new complex,It sleeps Six people three bathrooms. He said he would love to have me there, pay for the room and use the whole house. This might be a good idea for now.
So I will see?
No word from anyone in emails!
Still chilly, today cloudy looking like it might rain. The water is dark and choppy, not to breezy yet boy yesterday sure was.
I spent the whole day in the street walking for about 7 hours looking for an apartment. I found two actually, studios in the price range of 850 Eruos, Small Tiny places one was nice had two beds and all new kitchen, but it is just not right to mu ch money. I aksed everyone I saw, lots of real estate companies, Apartment rental companies, bars, Stores, people in the apartment buildings or in the areas, if they knew of anything. Not much available now... Still it was a nice day, I got lots of sun.
I ran into the Italian guy that has the real estate company, I think he owns other things as well. Because when we bumped into each other on the street, and I mean literally bumped into each other... he was unloading a truck with linen to a restaurant. I didn't ask he volunteer, said it was one of his businesses. We chatted for one moment and I went on about my way. He was super busy I could see, but I reminded him to remember about looking to see if he had a clients Apartment that would be good for me.
After walking for hours, I noticed at 2:00 everything began to close. Here they close almost everything at that time, reopen at 4;00. So now what to do? I keep looking and window shopped.
Then tired and needed to eat I stopped at this little restaurant and sat out in the sun, in an alley where it is located in the older part of Ibiza. Its little Narrow alleyways, paint peeling from most of the buildings, Clothes hanging from balconies. Here and there some plants with boganvillas climbing up an occassional arbor over the alley. I found myself thinking about how lucky I was to be here. I waited for the waitress to come and asked for bottle water, then ordered the special which was lentel soup.
She brought out as normal a dish of rich spanish olives, briney and tender! and some ajillo crema, and crusty bread.
Its sort of a sour cream but not sour, or close to it with Garlic infused in olive oil. Its super creamy and tasty and you just want to EAT EVERY DROP!! I sat there in this alley and watched the french bulldog, beg me for a bone. When the lentel came I did give it all my bones and fat! She was please.
These dogs are common here, Many many French bulldogs, small breed but bigger than a boston bull dog.Cute short faces, pointed ears. Pretty darn smart! she watched me the whole time I took a couple of photos but still can not get the card to read in my computer.
Back to Lunch, I sat enjoying the soup the Barry white that was playing on the system, the whole Barry CD when two women walked up. German, older, they were taking the cruise that is offered here on the med.
The sat with me at the table and we talked about there cruise, and the food here in Spain, they love the Tapas, because it is small amounts and you can keep ordering what you choose. It is kinda fun but I haven't fully experienced it yet. Only the one night that Jaime took me from the Hostal.
We the three of us gals, enjoyed the day and I said my goodbye's then saw a salon that was brand new across the way in a cubby hole in the alley. It was called DAVIDS from Europe, like the statue? the owners were Italian, I met up with them and talked and now have two new friends. I will return and Filipo will be doing the hair from now on.
I found him a place to stay it was one room for rent, i thought I would do it, but it was too small for me, and five people... I am not sure I can do that. So I recommended it to him and I think he took it.
Then I walked back it was about 5:45 at night, took about 40 minutes to Talamanca from Down town Ebetha.
I went in got on the computer, never heard from the other Italian about the apartment, and just got online with the news paper here.
Later I sat in the bar where everyone goes, and watched people. Talked to the gals that work here and observed. I went to bed late we all sat by the fire last night everyone drinking champagne, One man kept buying.. and talking. I was the first to go to bed.
Now today back to try to find my place. I heard this morning from Stephano, ( the Italiano) said to wait another day he has a place a house not an apartment, and they are repairing some things today , he would take a look at it and then call me.
I sure hope so, I had an offer last night from a friend of someone here who has a nice place in a new complex,It sleeps Six people three bathrooms. He said he would love to have me there, pay for the room and use the whole house. This might be a good idea for now.
So I will see?
No word from anyone in emails!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Chilly in Espana
De clima esta es muy frio en este momento....
I am having a little problem with the climate, its very chilly for me. My blood is so thin from living in Costa Rica for the past few years that its is difficult to keep warm here with the cold nights.
I am still at the Hostal, no luck yet! but I did see a beautiful one yesterday and wanted it, but the lady was a little odd, they have to think about you for a few days. Then let you know if you can have it. I really want it NOW!!!
Aside from that, Daily I meet people, all different types. The woman Makie, I am trying not to associate with. I see she really is a hard core alcoholic, last night she entered the hotel, there is a restuarant and bar lots of people locals come in and hang out and eat a little bocadillo, and drink a beer. I was in there talking to this Italian guy that one of the gals here knows who has a real estate company close to the Marina which is directly across from where I am staying. She told him I needed a place so we were chatting, when Makie walked in with some man. She didn't recognize me at all.. I watched her actions and listen to her.. and knew this is not for me. I don't say she is bad but after all I have experienced in such a short time with her, its a warning to not get to close.
I have had many types of friends, not all are perfect but I try to find the good in everyone, the best way to keep a good relation with her to is to be distant and just say hello.
The Italian guy seemed very nice, on the quiet end, not boisterous more reserve. He has long hair in a pony tail, dressed very classy, kind eyes. He said he would help me find the place.
He also knows many people in the industry of Discos, and he told me he would introduce me to them for design work. He said that PACHA the largest discotech in the world needs help with that in general.. and that He would propose I so some work.
I have not heard from the other people yet on the job.. but right now this is not my main concern its getting a house.
It is lovely here I must say and eating Crossiants with fresh strawberry jam and fruit in the morning is a delite, but BOY I WANT TO BE CAREFULL. The food can be problematic, because my body is adjusted to clean simple food from Costa Rica.
I ate a salad last night at the Marina, the cost was less than this Hostal, I watched the Sunset and ate while people chatted and drank beers and wines. They drink early in the morning here, in fact all day... even the employees of the hostal drink during working hours. Its ok they say???
It is normal that type of life style, drinking wine is a normal thing... I love the sangria but I haven't seen as much here as in Madrid.
I sure hope today is the day the APARTMENT COMES!!!! other than that I been busy looking... for now Send me positive thoughts, and I hope all my friends are doing well. I got a letter from Rossy, very sad.. said its not the same with out me. Said all my boy friends are Calling Raquel on my cell phone! I laughed I don't have boy friends... only guys I know asking where is she when is she coming back.. said one guy at the jungle bar was telling her he missed me and wanted my number here.. I use to dance with him all the time , like a permanent dance partner.. I didn't tell him I was leaving. Rossy said all he did was keep bugging her about me.
Said the business is dead, Jaco is dead, and she is so bored with me there to make her laugh and talk about life. We always discussed everything... NOW SHE MISSES ME.. Actually I miss her too,Rossy is a difficult person, only had one friend that was close she said this many times, and it was me.. the reason was I never argued with her.I let her say whatever she chose, do whatever she cared to do and never judged her for anything. I never got angry with her, I set my mind to be free of that with her as my friend. Just like the party I wanted she wanted me to her self basically and she did not want people eating free at her restuarant... some how I understand, and I do not hold any resentment, but I was a bit sad. People came later about ten.. but the food was cold and I heated it up in the micro wave.
One guy drove all the way from San Jose, he is one of Rossys good friends and mine too there near the end.. Carlos. very intellengent man, speaks many languages, and is world traveled. I like Carlos he is funny he made me laugh the last night I was there... So now my friend Rossy is sad. Frankly I am too.. I miss her snotty ways, her snide remarks, her wit! I don't think there is anyone like her, she is a one of a kind.
Raquel has been writting me too, she is missing me, and so is Gloria another friend of mine. I heard from Elena my friend in Herradura, she is an Americana Tica, lived in USA a long time.. she is riot.. very snotty too.. hmmmm I seem to like snotty people? its just there wit that makes me laugh and I like rye humor.
Well have a great spring day its Tuesday already here... the sun is blasting but its cold. the water on the sea is sparkling and its very picturesque!
I am having a little problem with the climate, its very chilly for me. My blood is so thin from living in Costa Rica for the past few years that its is difficult to keep warm here with the cold nights.
I am still at the Hostal, no luck yet! but I did see a beautiful one yesterday and wanted it, but the lady was a little odd, they have to think about you for a few days. Then let you know if you can have it. I really want it NOW!!!
Aside from that, Daily I meet people, all different types. The woman Makie, I am trying not to associate with. I see she really is a hard core alcoholic, last night she entered the hotel, there is a restuarant and bar lots of people locals come in and hang out and eat a little bocadillo, and drink a beer. I was in there talking to this Italian guy that one of the gals here knows who has a real estate company close to the Marina which is directly across from where I am staying. She told him I needed a place so we were chatting, when Makie walked in with some man. She didn't recognize me at all.. I watched her actions and listen to her.. and knew this is not for me. I don't say she is bad but after all I have experienced in such a short time with her, its a warning to not get to close.
I have had many types of friends, not all are perfect but I try to find the good in everyone, the best way to keep a good relation with her to is to be distant and just say hello.
The Italian guy seemed very nice, on the quiet end, not boisterous more reserve. He has long hair in a pony tail, dressed very classy, kind eyes. He said he would help me find the place.
He also knows many people in the industry of Discos, and he told me he would introduce me to them for design work. He said that PACHA the largest discotech in the world needs help with that in general.. and that He would propose I so some work.
I have not heard from the other people yet on the job.. but right now this is not my main concern its getting a house.
It is lovely here I must say and eating Crossiants with fresh strawberry jam and fruit in the morning is a delite, but BOY I WANT TO BE CAREFULL. The food can be problematic, because my body is adjusted to clean simple food from Costa Rica.
I ate a salad last night at the Marina, the cost was less than this Hostal, I watched the Sunset and ate while people chatted and drank beers and wines. They drink early in the morning here, in fact all day... even the employees of the hostal drink during working hours. Its ok they say???
It is normal that type of life style, drinking wine is a normal thing... I love the sangria but I haven't seen as much here as in Madrid.
I sure hope today is the day the APARTMENT COMES!!!! other than that I been busy looking... for now Send me positive thoughts, and I hope all my friends are doing well. I got a letter from Rossy, very sad.. said its not the same with out me. Said all my boy friends are Calling Raquel on my cell phone! I laughed I don't have boy friends... only guys I know asking where is she when is she coming back.. said one guy at the jungle bar was telling her he missed me and wanted my number here.. I use to dance with him all the time , like a permanent dance partner.. I didn't tell him I was leaving. Rossy said all he did was keep bugging her about me.
Said the business is dead, Jaco is dead, and she is so bored with me there to make her laugh and talk about life. We always discussed everything... NOW SHE MISSES ME.. Actually I miss her too,Rossy is a difficult person, only had one friend that was close she said this many times, and it was me.. the reason was I never argued with her.I let her say whatever she chose, do whatever she cared to do and never judged her for anything. I never got angry with her, I set my mind to be free of that with her as my friend. Just like the party I wanted she wanted me to her self basically and she did not want people eating free at her restuarant... some how I understand, and I do not hold any resentment, but I was a bit sad. People came later about ten.. but the food was cold and I heated it up in the micro wave.
One guy drove all the way from San Jose, he is one of Rossys good friends and mine too there near the end.. Carlos. very intellengent man, speaks many languages, and is world traveled. I like Carlos he is funny he made me laugh the last night I was there... So now my friend Rossy is sad. Frankly I am too.. I miss her snotty ways, her snide remarks, her wit! I don't think there is anyone like her, she is a one of a kind.
Raquel has been writting me too, she is missing me, and so is Gloria another friend of mine. I heard from Elena my friend in Herradura, she is an Americana Tica, lived in USA a long time.. she is riot.. very snotty too.. hmmmm I seem to like snotty people? its just there wit that makes me laugh and I like rye humor.
Well have a great spring day its Tuesday already here... the sun is blasting but its cold. the water on the sea is sparkling and its very picturesque!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Enjoying the Ibiza sun
I am enjoying the sun today, I plan on sunning and thinking and getting a solid game plan f0r finding the apartment and hopefull more work.
I found out what happened with Makie, Well I noticed when Iwas there that one night she drank a whole lot two bottles of wine.. I met her at the Talamanca Hostal, I guess she is a regular there.. she does have a drinking problem and could not remember where she dropped me, so left and went with friends and later in the day we caught up. I gather my things was very pleasant to her although this was entirely rude and irresponsible, especially when she insisted I stay cancell the room. It didn't matter I found a great spot again in Talamanca.
Tomorrow the plan is search the whole day and find the place.
Last night Dancing went super well... It was clear on the other side of the Island the taxi fair was big.. but It was a great experience. The group was live when I thought it was going to be aDj, it was mieko and his band. He was the lead for Prince as I said before. It was a great band sax and all two drummers, one bass one lead. And little ol me in the middle dancing and the crowd loved it.. THey asked to continue with all there gigs.. I am not sure, the pay was only enough to cover the taxi. It was fun though I was greatfull for the experience. I May continue depending on the pay...I have to say people were certainly nice and complementary after.
Many people came to us and complemented on the music, very funky.. very hip.. and the dancing.. People wanted to buy me drinks, I drank water wasn't really up to drinking... The day was a little stressfull and I was in a place unfamiliar, I didn't want to have a drink and not know how to get back or get in a situation of parting all night.
I was happy to accept the bottled water they serve here with gas and lemon. And I was gratefull for all the offers. IT WAS FUN!!
I got a belly dancing offer for a big party for someone named Ziggy, he has some huge mansion here in Ibiza, and he is throwing a spring fling. With Dj simon, from London, and he asked me to dance also. I am gonna have to practice because this is really difficult dancing. But I am excited because one of the things I said to my friends who by the way are writing daily missing me especially Rossy... I spoke out that I wanted to dance belly in a restaurant or some where.. because its so beautiful and so intense, great exercise and fills something in me that desires to be filled.
I dont have the date but I am thinking it is in a few weeks. So he and I will have time to prepare the songs and dance.
Other than this, the ride back from San carles, was really cool its on the north side of the Island it hillsides are dry with lots of cypress, short pines, catus.. and tall grasses. Its houses are all flat tops and mostly white occassionally made of square stones or blocks of clay. Along the roadway are walls of the same stone holding back, the soil.
Its very different than Costa Rica, no tropical plants except Palm trees. But I saw many places that sell huge Jardinaros, big urns, giant pots all hand made and fired. WOW I use to search for these in USA and could hardly find them and when I did they were expensive.. Here not so bad. If and when I attain a place I have to have plants in one of those enourmous pots! And maybe tons of Spanish Lavender.
The boganvillas right now are begininng to bloom all over , the color is instense too but nothing yet like I saw in Costa Rica.
OHHHHH I have to say, This food is killing me.. too much cheese, too much bread, crossiants, meats, I tried to eat fruit yesterday nothing like I love. DANG IT but hey if your a pastry lover, you will fit right in here... Oh hell this is hard!
I found out what happened with Makie, Well I noticed when Iwas there that one night she drank a whole lot two bottles of wine.. I met her at the Talamanca Hostal, I guess she is a regular there.. she does have a drinking problem and could not remember where she dropped me, so left and went with friends and later in the day we caught up. I gather my things was very pleasant to her although this was entirely rude and irresponsible, especially when she insisted I stay cancell the room. It didn't matter I found a great spot again in Talamanca.
Tomorrow the plan is search the whole day and find the place.
Last night Dancing went super well... It was clear on the other side of the Island the taxi fair was big.. but It was a great experience. The group was live when I thought it was going to be aDj, it was mieko and his band. He was the lead for Prince as I said before. It was a great band sax and all two drummers, one bass one lead. And little ol me in the middle dancing and the crowd loved it.. THey asked to continue with all there gigs.. I am not sure, the pay was only enough to cover the taxi. It was fun though I was greatfull for the experience. I May continue depending on the pay...I have to say people were certainly nice and complementary after.
Many people came to us and complemented on the music, very funky.. very hip.. and the dancing.. People wanted to buy me drinks, I drank water wasn't really up to drinking... The day was a little stressfull and I was in a place unfamiliar, I didn't want to have a drink and not know how to get back or get in a situation of parting all night.
I was happy to accept the bottled water they serve here with gas and lemon. And I was gratefull for all the offers. IT WAS FUN!!
I got a belly dancing offer for a big party for someone named Ziggy, he has some huge mansion here in Ibiza, and he is throwing a spring fling. With Dj simon, from London, and he asked me to dance also. I am gonna have to practice because this is really difficult dancing. But I am excited because one of the things I said to my friends who by the way are writing daily missing me especially Rossy... I spoke out that I wanted to dance belly in a restaurant or some where.. because its so beautiful and so intense, great exercise and fills something in me that desires to be filled.
I dont have the date but I am thinking it is in a few weeks. So he and I will have time to prepare the songs and dance.
Other than this, the ride back from San carles, was really cool its on the north side of the Island it hillsides are dry with lots of cypress, short pines, catus.. and tall grasses. Its houses are all flat tops and mostly white occassionally made of square stones or blocks of clay. Along the roadway are walls of the same stone holding back, the soil.
Its very different than Costa Rica, no tropical plants except Palm trees. But I saw many places that sell huge Jardinaros, big urns, giant pots all hand made and fired. WOW I use to search for these in USA and could hardly find them and when I did they were expensive.. Here not so bad. If and when I attain a place I have to have plants in one of those enourmous pots! And maybe tons of Spanish Lavender.
The boganvillas right now are begininng to bloom all over , the color is instense too but nothing yet like I saw in Costa Rica.
OHHHHH I have to say, This food is killing me.. too much cheese, too much bread, crossiants, meats, I tried to eat fruit yesterday nothing like I love. DANG IT but hey if your a pastry lover, you will fit right in here... Oh hell this is hard!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Vera Del Rey
The Past two days I been Vera Del Rey, this is an area in Central Ibiza a tiny bit historic, and has nice plaza's with restuarants, pubs, and shops. I stayed in an old Hostal, probably in the early 1800's or more. The Hostal is located in the center of the square and you have to climb seven levels of stairs to get to the hostal. Thank God Eric carried all my things.. I was absolutely exhausted by the time I climbed them all. Now today I must leave it, its very expensive and not in a great condition. I may go back to Talamanca its is much more modern, and for the price my oppinion much better. Located right on the beach and it includes breakfast.
I have been trying like mad to find an apartment, not easy yet... I keep trying to be super positive, but nothing yet. I will say I am a little frustrated about this.
Eric and Mark left so I didn't have help yes.terday. I walked all over this one area,old historic very cool I like it much with in the castle, little apartments in old buildings small walkways up hills stone walks. Lots of paint missing on the buildings, really quite quaint. But nothing I found.
The night before I checked in the Hostal, I went down below to eat.. its chilly I am not use to this at all. I try to convince myself I am warm but its too cold!!! I ate but not comfortable, I drank two glasses of red wine, and since I been here wine is in my diet daily. It warmed me a little, while i was eating I saw the two young handsome guys that talk to me earlier about renting there apartment together with them. Its a good deal but I don't want to live with five young guys. NO NO NO... they offered again but I said I will think about it.
Then later the lady in the hostal talked about a place called Bamboobuda, groove. A famous Restuarant and bar in another area of the Island. So I bit the bullet and took a taxi to this place to check it out. I wore a small black cap, I was so cold to cover my head was inportant, jeans, high heels black, and black and brown top. When I got to this place I was in shock at the taxi fair, then to see this place WOW!!! it was nothing I have even experienced or seen ever. Cleaverly done in a private location, with loads and loads of Bamboo surrounding the building. Lights in the ground up lighting the bamboo in colors of orange, pink and amber. Wow, fountains statues lights levels and incredible paintings.
I sat ordered a caiparina` waited and drank slow... it was expensive.. Waited to listen to lots of british people talking, laughing. Then other types Europeans, no Americans. The music began I talked to Two German girls who live here.Lovely girls, one was a dress designer, one jewerly.. We talked and laughed. THen I decided to dance a little I haven't danced in so long... Hours went by when a famous DJ that plays base guitar for Prince came up to me began talking
He invited me to dance with him on stage tonight Sat at this exclusive party at a discotech. I was happy but shocked, he said yes you are beautiful, I want you to dance for me, and display all that energy to the people so they dance too! I said Are you sure???? he said Positive your energy got all these people dancing, wear nice dress come early and dance in the front of the stage... So I went yesterday to a designer shop... Never have I bought a designer dress.
IT was amazing because they were closing the line, that day shippping is all back to Amsterdamn. I met the designer him self it is Kemichi. I tried on several things unbelieveable dresses then one white one wow! He said no this is it your body is made for this dress! I loved it I bought it... it was not expensive concidering... and I know it will rock tonight! We didn't talk money but when I arrive I will ask, and then negotiate depending. But he said he would love to have me all the time dancing... So who knows?
I am so preoccupied about finding an apartment that I can hardly think though.. one little thing today, I spent the night at Makies house the lady from Belgium, and she dropped me off to check out of the hostal and stay with her... but she never returned so I been waiting in the street for hours. Finally I put my things back in the hostal I have the computer and I am eating... then I plan on walking to her place with is in the marina. Some two miles or more... I need to get a hold of her.. the bad thing is she left her phone in the house, My phone is her house too charging.. so how do I get a hold of her, and where did she go?
I was scared for a moment then thought ok you lost this day now, no looking for apartment, but enjoy what ever it is walk to Makies and then ask if she will return to pick up my bags... rest then get ready for my first job!
Wow I love dancing... I bet this is going to be fun!
I have been trying like mad to find an apartment, not easy yet... I keep trying to be super positive, but nothing yet. I will say I am a little frustrated about this.
Eric and Mark left so I didn't have help yes.terday. I walked all over this one area,old historic very cool I like it much with in the castle, little apartments in old buildings small walkways up hills stone walks. Lots of paint missing on the buildings, really quite quaint. But nothing I found.
The night before I checked in the Hostal, I went down below to eat.. its chilly I am not use to this at all. I try to convince myself I am warm but its too cold!!! I ate but not comfortable, I drank two glasses of red wine, and since I been here wine is in my diet daily. It warmed me a little, while i was eating I saw the two young handsome guys that talk to me earlier about renting there apartment together with them. Its a good deal but I don't want to live with five young guys. NO NO NO... they offered again but I said I will think about it.
Then later the lady in the hostal talked about a place called Bamboobuda, groove. A famous Restuarant and bar in another area of the Island. So I bit the bullet and took a taxi to this place to check it out. I wore a small black cap, I was so cold to cover my head was inportant, jeans, high heels black, and black and brown top. When I got to this place I was in shock at the taxi fair, then to see this place WOW!!! it was nothing I have even experienced or seen ever. Cleaverly done in a private location, with loads and loads of Bamboo surrounding the building. Lights in the ground up lighting the bamboo in colors of orange, pink and amber. Wow, fountains statues lights levels and incredible paintings.
I sat ordered a caiparina` waited and drank slow... it was expensive.. Waited to listen to lots of british people talking, laughing. Then other types Europeans, no Americans. The music began I talked to Two German girls who live here.Lovely girls, one was a dress designer, one jewerly.. We talked and laughed. THen I decided to dance a little I haven't danced in so long... Hours went by when a famous DJ that plays base guitar for Prince came up to me began talking
He invited me to dance with him on stage tonight Sat at this exclusive party at a discotech. I was happy but shocked, he said yes you are beautiful, I want you to dance for me, and display all that energy to the people so they dance too! I said Are you sure???? he said Positive your energy got all these people dancing, wear nice dress come early and dance in the front of the stage... So I went yesterday to a designer shop... Never have I bought a designer dress.
IT was amazing because they were closing the line, that day shippping is all back to Amsterdamn. I met the designer him self it is Kemichi. I tried on several things unbelieveable dresses then one white one wow! He said no this is it your body is made for this dress! I loved it I bought it... it was not expensive concidering... and I know it will rock tonight! We didn't talk money but when I arrive I will ask, and then negotiate depending. But he said he would love to have me all the time dancing... So who knows?
I am so preoccupied about finding an apartment that I can hardly think though.. one little thing today, I spent the night at Makies house the lady from Belgium, and she dropped me off to check out of the hostal and stay with her... but she never returned so I been waiting in the street for hours. Finally I put my things back in the hostal I have the computer and I am eating... then I plan on walking to her place with is in the marina. Some two miles or more... I need to get a hold of her.. the bad thing is she left her phone in the house, My phone is her house too charging.. so how do I get a hold of her, and where did she go?
I was scared for a moment then thought ok you lost this day now, no looking for apartment, but enjoy what ever it is walk to Makies and then ask if she will return to pick up my bags... rest then get ready for my first job!
Wow I love dancing... I bet this is going to be fun!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Seeing a little bit of the Island
Yesterday I stayed with Mark, a friend of mine from Ibiza, he owns a business here in the Island. He lives in an intirely different area of the main city. Its country Mountain side dotted with pine trees, catus, various bushes. Lots of olive trees, and grape vineyard assorted farms.
Hilly but not high altitudes from where we are Its winding roads, and curves are fun. They drive super fast here. I see that almost everyone needs a car on this Island. All the cars are very nice, unlike
Costa Rica, the highways are great. Most of the roads from what I have seen so far are well taken care of.
I experienced my first sight of women with out bikini tops yesterday too, its common here to go around with out. I have heard this and was aware but never experienced it till yesterday.
The Freedom they must feel! No one stared, it was normal.. So yes this is something I will have to get accustom too.
Mark sent me into town to find an apartment while he worked during the day. I looked at one with a nice vista, a view of the sea.. it had a decent swimming pool. I was not impressed or happy with the area. I need to walk for a time untill I get a car. This look ghetto, everyone had lots of junk in ther balconies , it just looked ugly to me. Not for me.
After he took me to the central and I waited for another person I just met called Maike, a woman from Belguim. She speaks five languages, she is fifty four years old a designer... has been in Magazines in Europe.. and is quite the character.
We ate lunch late about 3:30. normal for here. Then we waited for the stores to open at five by going to her beautiful apartment in the area I believe I want to reside. Its the Talamanca area. Its very quiet, a mix of people but lots of single people too. She has a two bedroom New Modern place with all antiques, it was interesting, nothing I would do but she had my favorite color combination in the room, Hot pink and orange.. with bits of purple. Sort of artsy. We waited for a hour then drove back to purchase a phone for me. It took all of about 5 minutes, WOW different than Costa Rica, waiting some five or six months to get a normal house phone and almost a year for a cell.
After going back to her place for wine and a supper that she cooked, all Belgium style. It is near
the grand Marina is which is where I wanted to locate because of an opportunity I have with Luxury Homes, and properties in Costa Rica. This is owned by my friend Daphne, she sells nothing but High end properties and would like for me to Market Costa Rica for her here. I would need to situtate my self in an area where travelers with yatchs come in and can look at Information. I'll only be reffering people but it could lead to many other things. That is only one idea I have for income here. I have about five and As soon as I get settled I will be putting the plans together. Also going for interviews with the two people who emailed me previously, plus look for more.
Mark and his friend Alex are being a great help.
He has to go to Barcelona tomorrow,so I sure hope I can find a place today!
The weather in the past three days, has been cloudy windy, slightly cold for me. I need different clothes, I said this to Maike, pronouced MIKeAY. She said no in a couple of days its very warm here and it won't be needed. So If I can hold out a few days!
Hilly but not high altitudes from where we are Its winding roads, and curves are fun. They drive super fast here. I see that almost everyone needs a car on this Island. All the cars are very nice, unlike
Costa Rica, the highways are great. Most of the roads from what I have seen so far are well taken care of.
I experienced my first sight of women with out bikini tops yesterday too, its common here to go around with out. I have heard this and was aware but never experienced it till yesterday.
The Freedom they must feel! No one stared, it was normal.. So yes this is something I will have to get accustom too.
Mark sent me into town to find an apartment while he worked during the day. I looked at one with a nice vista, a view of the sea.. it had a decent swimming pool. I was not impressed or happy with the area. I need to walk for a time untill I get a car. This look ghetto, everyone had lots of junk in ther balconies , it just looked ugly to me. Not for me.
After he took me to the central and I waited for another person I just met called Maike, a woman from Belguim. She speaks five languages, she is fifty four years old a designer... has been in Magazines in Europe.. and is quite the character.
We ate lunch late about 3:30. normal for here. Then we waited for the stores to open at five by going to her beautiful apartment in the area I believe I want to reside. Its the Talamanca area. Its very quiet, a mix of people but lots of single people too. She has a two bedroom New Modern place with all antiques, it was interesting, nothing I would do but she had my favorite color combination in the room, Hot pink and orange.. with bits of purple. Sort of artsy. We waited for a hour then drove back to purchase a phone for me. It took all of about 5 minutes, WOW different than Costa Rica, waiting some five or six months to get a normal house phone and almost a year for a cell.
After going back to her place for wine and a supper that she cooked, all Belgium style. It is near
the grand Marina is which is where I wanted to locate because of an opportunity I have with Luxury Homes, and properties in Costa Rica. This is owned by my friend Daphne, she sells nothing but High end properties and would like for me to Market Costa Rica for her here. I would need to situtate my self in an area where travelers with yatchs come in and can look at Information. I'll only be reffering people but it could lead to many other things. That is only one idea I have for income here. I have about five and As soon as I get settled I will be putting the plans together. Also going for interviews with the two people who emailed me previously, plus look for more.
Mark and his friend Alex are being a great help.
He has to go to Barcelona tomorrow,so I sure hope I can find a place today!
The weather in the past three days, has been cloudy windy, slightly cold for me. I need different clothes, I said this to Maike, pronouced MIKeAY. She said no in a couple of days its very warm here and it won't be needed. So If I can hold out a few days!
I have met some different people alright, from all over the world but I do hear alot of British accents, some Americans, not many from what I can see. Mostly Ibizians, Europeans, British. The language is very different, Lots of SSSSSSSSSSSSSS and thasssss its sounds like every one has a lispt. They speak so fast, hard to catch what was said. Although Not everyone has the heavy s structure. I think its long time residents or born to the Island. Because I have heard other Castillians and I can understand it.
The food though, I am having a little bit of a time with that. WAY TOO MUCH BREAD.. although its soooooooo freaking delicious! Crusty, toasted generally with olive oil. HARD TO resist for me. But I am, I know how I use to look and BREAD was a huge part of it. PASTA BREAD POTATOS they eat a ton of it here.
I haven't tried any real pastries yet, but I sure do see lots of bakeries.
For Sure I have to purchase a coffee or expresso maker, Coffee not a big thing, but Costa Rica coffee made me more addicted than ever. I love my coffee!
Hopefully, today I will find a place!
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