Franco-Españolas Winery in Logroño (a favorite of Ernest Hemingway)
By Stephanie Schaefer
Writers often feel restless and for justifiable reasons: deadlines, writer’s block, and a lack of creativity stemming from their day-to-day routine. Solving these problems typically requires a change of scenery—moving to a different room in your home, going outside, or, if you’re lucky, flying to a distant continent.
Writing isn’t known for being the highest paid industry, but they say that “traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” That’s as good excuse as any to book a ticket abroad, right?
Here are 11 more snapshots from my recent trip to Spain to save for a rainy day or creativity drought:
1. Overlooking the vineyards in Laguardia (not to be confused with the New York airport of the same name)
2. Colorful alley in Laguardia
3. Picturesque ocean view of the Basque Country coast (San Sebastian)
4. San Sebastian at sunset
5. Those who live in Crystal Palaces should not throw stones, they should just admire the view (Palacio de Cristal in Madrid)
6. Snapshot of a Flamenco dancer in Madrid
7. There’s no raining on this Madrid parade—just plenty of sunshine and bright attire!
8. The Buen Retiro Park (translation: "Park of the Pleasant Retreat") on a beautiful spring day
9. How could I not take a picture of the vast literature on the streets of Madrid for Writer’s Bone?
10. How many novels does a writer have to sell in order to live in this castle-like abode overlooking the park?
11. Corner of the Plaza Mayor filled with cafés and culture
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