Nana Hey ! Have to admit but this is the first time I have got onto your Travel Site since you got home from Spain. Sorry......Loved all the photos of India....Need explanations of some of the photos. You had an awesome trip and glad you got to go. Glad you're home tho' ! ! ! Luv...Nana and Grandy

Mom You are off flying right now.. so its hard to know if I should say at this point... enjoy yourself!! Just ate dinner with Jen.. barbequed vegan chicken thighs with a vegan apple basting sauce on top. Totally delish!! Your sister just read this and very seriously asked..was it really vegan? Oh Lord Sarah.. we need you!!! Now its time to go pick a tick off of Dakota's ear. Ahh.. Mom's duties never end. Love you and can't wait to hear more from you!!

Sarah & Maddie We love you too!!! :)

Joe Richter Hey Jim... Just a note to say hi and see how it's going? I pickup Richard and Mom on Sunday. It was nice to talk to you the other day. I hope all works out well with your summer plans. See ya dude. Joe

Leslie Hi Jim, I hope all is well. We miss you and hope to see an update from you soon. Richard and Mary are currently teaching in Scotland and will be back June 23. I hope you were able to connect with them while they were there. Take care and keep us posted! Leslie

Amy Hey Jim! Happy birthday! I hope you had a great day:).. Love Amy

Barbie and Mark Happy Birthday Jim! Hope you have a fabulous day....any exciting plans for your special day? Mark and I sure hope so; you will have to envision me singing to you (kinda scary I know) but you will know it is from my heart! Had a great time in Portland last weekend with your Mom, Nana, Kathy and cousin Michele from Washington DC. We ate, shopped, talked, laughed and of course ate some more at regular intervals. Lots of fun with the Rose Festival Parade the same weekend & so ran into lots of family and friends from Pendleton. Looking forward to some 80 degree weather this weekend and hoping to maybe actually be able to swim! We only had one weekend this year that we were actually able to swim--Kathy and the boys were down so we had a ball. Love you lots and always look forward to your travel updates. This is your birthday card by the way....your Mom deposited a little something in your account from Mark and I. xoxoxoxox

Papa & Gramma Hi Jim, Papa and I wanted to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 22nd and so hard to believe..................heard you may be going to Ireland and other parts, sounds so nice to do that. We are slowly mending here in the Wallowa Mts., thank the good Lord above. FINALLY getting some sunshine our way, Hooray...................well you have a great birthday and know you are loved..................Papa & Gramma

Dita Hi there kiddo, Just read your wonderful account of your last trip. Makes me drool. The pictures are just great. I especially love the statues. You are looking good. That darn electric chair seems to like you. That must be quite an experience, but, I expect you learn alot from doing that sort thing. I'm still waiting to hear from the Doctor in Portland. They lost my CT for a while and I haven't heard anymore yet. So far I am still on the nasty drugs and still having the nasty side side effects. But it is getting warm here now and I love that. More later, take good care of yourself babe. Dita

lito y lita Hey Jim, We really enjoyed the photo essay. Glad you are getting out to see the country. Your pics remind me [Grandpa] of my student days trekking across Europe. We are proud of you for jumping into life with your whole heart and soul. Looks like you are having the full Spanish experience... we are not surprised that you are doing so well. Be careful of the sidra... that stuff can sneak up on you! We miss you and have still not done anything to your room since you left. Love and Prayers, Grandpa & Grandma Bend

Nana Jim, I loved your last album. Oviedo was wonderful but my favorite was Gijon. The ruins of the Roman Termas was my favorite and the open grave was very impressive. Reminded me of Bath in England. Did you ever get there ? Really enjoyed your last Blog. What a fun trip you took and glad you are making lots of friends that you can do these things with. Can't wait to hear and see your trip this week end. Everyone will be up here for Mother's Day and your Dad is barbequeing the salmon he caught on a plank. Can't wait ! Love ya...Nana and Grandad

Ken, Kathy, Nicky & Gave Love the pictures Jim! We miss you tons! We need your physical address if you want a birthday present. Nicky's getting braces too! He and Amy are so alike! He gets his on May 28th. Love, Kathy & boys

Amy Jo Hey Jim:) I get braces on june 16th..crazy huh? Ha. and ill have them for about 2 years. i will look VERY different. Looks like your havin fun. love you. A.J.

Jan and Randy Jim, what great pictures! I love reading your blog. This is such an awesome experience for you. Someday I'll get Randy over there to see the art and architecture. That cave sounds amazing. Love Jan

Joe Hi Jim... Great pictures. Your looking good. What a great experience for you. Sure miss ya. Love Joe