Part 1 (Mallorca) or the Spain Journey here which explains why are there no good pictures of this event.
Also, Spain: the beginning, for a taste of the planning of our trip here
“FUUUUUUCK!”  The gas cylinder didn’t fit my backpacking stove.  Let me rephrase that: the only gas cylinder within 100 miles which we had just spent almost two hours ransacking every shop in Montenejos searching for didn’t fit my backpacking stove.
We were starving, and really looking forward to to the pasta we planned on cooking.  More than that, I’m pretty …

Mallorca Spain: Lost Journeys and Coincidences Found
I catch a glimpse of my face in the mirror; It is noticeably glowing with a heavy coating of sun, happiness, sand and salt.  We just came off the most wonderful adventure into the local climber beach life of a Mallorca native/knowing traveler.
Cala Varquez: a secret kept by locals and climbers in the know, is a beach on the East side of Mallorca. Actually the only beach on that side of the island that isn´t dotted with perminant umbrellas and touristy edificios. After close to 50 …

The cultural exuberance and natural beauty of Spain has been slowly drawing me in over the past few years.  Finally, with the intersection of cheap tickets and a chance to visit my great friend James it has come to fruition.  I am about to embark on quite an adventure.
 
It’s always interesting traveling with other people, their needs, desires, and differing life paces.  Sometimes it is really limiting, but other times it is incredible to have close friend to share strange and beautiful experiences. 
 
James will be flying down from Scotland.  …