enduring couples (continued 24)
seemed that the events in the U.S., were reflected in the European, or at least in Spain. This year, the number of bankrupt companies exceeded the average usual. It was not only our friends who stayed in the street, the news media have mentioned daily, sometimes unknown. But somehow, was absorbed labor by new entities, or to join the underground economy.
The November 23, 1963, while having lunch together on TV, news of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, caught us with fork in the air, without reaching the mouth.
Since the assassination of Lincoln, an event unimaginable us of this magnitude.
That, despite multiple investigations into hiding after, put in evidence the maze of multinational interests. It affected the whole world. We had a dependent economy was a harbinger of future globalization.
Total who were coming to light, a multitude of scandals that directly or indirectly, were concealed by political interventions.
more influenced by the news, I it, I was hesitant to get into business. Except for a partner in those days was Mayor of his place, we had no contacts with politicians. Apparently, the only way to succeed but to good, at least forcing legal. Later tested the effects of this medicine.
So my decision to extend the activities of the office with real estate assistance, I feel very bad.
would have given up if not for the miracle of Vespella. The euphoria that brought me and something he passed, he had accepted the new challenge. remained firm since the late signing of our marriage, by the honeymoon failed in its day, but now accompanied by two of our children.
We were aware of the status of National Tourist House, activated by the Minister Fraga Iribarne. It was restoration of ancient castles with high quality and affordability. Consequence of promoting tourism in attracting foreign. That we came
knobs. It was the subsistence economy one day. Therefore, it is called hostels, hotels, residences away. The planned trip, crossing the peninsula, did not allow more than travel by day and stay one night at each destination. And they had almost all the provinces.
The first visitrecommended by our colleagues, was the Monasterio de Piedra. An orchard in the desert. Oasis seemed, after two hours of driving on highway through the desert of Los Monegros. Not indicate that from Calatayud, we deviate from the General to Nuévalos. Within a few miles away came the miracle of this enclave. A monastery built in a valley of the River Piedra. Magnificent waterfalls, grotto under the river and lovely garden.
Once visited, we could go to Molina de Aragon, to join again with the General, without going back and continue to Madrid
the cloister of the Monastery Garden Stone
. A haven
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The possibility of a trip I loved it.
my mother to stay with the two smaller ones, it was something superb and that if left to her, I remained perfectly calm, because I knew they would be well served. And then there was my father and my sister who also would throw a hand if necessary.
preparations, thinking about the clothes we would use these days. And of course in children's toys because they were too small and the trip would make them heavy. (Good thing I thought of this detail)
At that time, or need special chairs, or anything. I've traveled for years in the passenger seat, carrying a baby in my arms. With current laws, we need a minibus to travel when we had seven.
Then none of this was mandatory, and the children were in the back seat, playing. If arming too much fuss, warned them that I would go around with your proverbial cheek, who play touch. The fear for my threat them lasted only a few miles
But at that moment the trip excites me greatly. Knowing much of the Iberian Peninsula was a great encouragement to me, that I had moved almost in Catalonia.
So preparations were largely another attraction, as she prepared the bags, my mind was traveling. They say that happiness is to be found, which is drawn as we find him. For something similar happen to me, with the trip. Preparations were as good as the same move to Spain.
But something had happened to me. Even knowing that the two children who left with my parents, were in good condition, something inside me left a bitter taste. No scolded me for leaving just sensed that the encounter to be missing. And indeed he was himself.
Since then, I reaffirmed that when you are a mother, life will change completely. Most would say that if you forget to leave a small part of yourself in the children. And with four children, had moments where I felt completely overwhelmed by work and above all for wanting to be perfect, educate them as best as possible. All this was in my head, then 27 years old and my oldest son was not yet 6, was followed by the second two years younger, the third was not yet 2, and the fourth of six months.
When scheduling the trip, I imagined that everything would be like a bed of roses. Would finally have a bit of relaxation. be cared only two, I thought it would be a break, otherwise deserved.
And here I've learned a lesson. Children are by far, always carry them with you. Not change diapers, I got up at night and gave the bottle 6 in the morning. But my mind and my heart continued to stand by their side.
Well, that did not amount to not enjoy this trip as possible. And I discovered that Spain is a wonderful place that is completely unaware.
Returning trip, the joy of seeing them again made me happy. I guess seem like a hen with her chicks.
Until more who had stayed with my parents, had not yet two years old I took her hand and looked into my eyes, very serious and said
- analysis conducted Perqué I `n` im has deixat sun, eh? - "Why have you gone and left me alone, eh?" - reproachfully.
not that these words both my husband and me, we were deeply etched.
long each time we went to see the grandparents, the third son, I let go of his hand. We laughed for the occurrence of the child.
But ... there was that feeling.