the 4 degree lean known ’round the world

According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj  The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…

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Frankfurt Round 2

My second time visiting Frankfurt involved way less beer. Although, I did have an NA or two. Europe has so many fun options for those who aren’t imbibing. The Römerberg is a reconstructed square in the middle of old town. Much of the medieval town was destroyed in WWII. Creepily enough, it was a site…

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baby’s 1st Mozart

After Barcelona and Sitges, our next stop was Vienna, the City of Music! I was about 6 months pregnant during this trip, so the baby definitely heard all the classical music we heard at the opera. The view from the rooftop of the Ritz. For Austria, Vienna is a huge city. It’s home to 25%…

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little Sitges on the sea

From Barcelona, we took a short train ride to the quaint beach town, Sitges. Known for art and culture, perched on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to historical sites and nightlife. Iglesia de San Bartolomé y Santa Tecla The baroque temple on the edge of the sea in the middle of town dates back to…

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baking a baby in Barcelona

Our second stop after Munich: a week in Barcelona. Talk about a city I loved spending an extended amount of time in. It was so much fun to explore with a little more time to settle in. We stayed in Old Town (aka Ciutat Vella), which was perfectly charming and wonderfully historic. Our hotel was…

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Babymoonin’ in Munich

In an effort to squeeze in one more overseas jaunt before baby, we hopped on a plane to Europe for a few weeks. Our first stop: Munich. We’ve been to Munich a few times before (see here and here), but this is the first time we saw it in the sun. It was absolutely gorgeous!…

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got some new sneakers…and one pair is pretty tiny

I have some big news about something very little. We’re welcoming a brand new sneakerhead to the world! May I present, baby sneakerhead! We’re doing a little nesting–stocking up on our favorite sneakers and grabbing a pair for the babe. Daddy: Nike Court LegacyMommy: Nike Air Foce 1PLT.AF.ORMBaby: Nike Air Force 1LE We’re big walkers,…

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the greenest city-state I’ve ever seen

There is so much to like about Singapore. I can see why it’s the chosen home of so many ex-pats. Gardens of the Bay Let’s start with perhaps the most recognizable part of Singapore. This insane park was created to increase the quality of life for residents. It’s also a hugely popular tourist destination. It’s…

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90 miles to Cuba

My dad was born and grew up in Cuba. Eventually he made his way to the US as a refugee. I’ve never been able to visit for a lot of reasons. Hopefully someday I will. But for now, the closest I’ve been is The Florida Keys. I got to go to Key West with friends…

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a warm closet welcome to these cuties

Last post, I mentioned I finally decided it was time to buy a new pair of sneakers. To break the seal, I got 3 (with the intention of keeping 1…but you coulda guessed I’d end up keeping 2). I returned the baby blue Air Force 1 Premiums. Honestly, I reallllllly liked them. But they had…

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