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This is all about my transition from an American lifestyle and culture to my newest adventure, life in Spain, in the city of Palma on the island of Mallorca in the middle of the Mediterranean sea!! I moved from the USA to Cuenca, Ecuador, South America and lived there for 7 years before moving here to Spain in early 2018. I'll be recapping some of my day-to-day experiences (and mishaps) to highlight what it's like to live here....across the pond...as well as Home Exchange trips to exciting places all over Europe!

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Wow, That's Some Knockers You Got There !!


Nothing like sneaking around and taking photos of peoples' knockers, right?

Stop your gasping and clutching your pearls!!

WHAT??!!  What's the big deal?

I'm sure these people are very proud of their knockers...maybe even enjoy showing them off!!

Let's be real.  If YOU were endowed with the economic means, wouldn't you choose to enhance your front side?

Warning:  Before you proceed, please realize these knockers are not the typical pretty, perky, young things you see everywhere these days....they show their age.  Treat them with Respect.  Personally, I find them to be beautiful works of art!!  After all, these knockers have lived a long life but to me, they're ageless.

Wait a minute.....you weren't thinking I was referring to........??  AHEM!!!

GET IT OUT OF THE GUTTER!!!



Do I know what door knockers are?

Nope, doesn’t ring a bell.



Why did the scientist install a door knocker?

Coz he wanted to win a no-bell prize!!!!!!!!



Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Bella.
Bella who?
Bella not work so I knock on the door.




Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Enoch.
Enoch who?
Enoch and Enoch but no one answers the door!




Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Norma Lee.
Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I don’t go around knocking on doors, but I just had to meet you!



Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Theodore.
Thedore who?
Theodore wasn't open so I knocked-knocked!





Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda door opens, I'll stop da knocking.


The following knockers I spotted while visiting Dubrovnik.

Knock, Knock!
Who’s there?
Ida! 
Ida who?
It’s pronounced Ida-ho, and the state capital is Boise.



Knock, Knock! 
Who’s there?
Alpaca! 
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the trunk, you pack-a the suitcase.



The last two are not knockers, they're door-pulls.  Here, it's very common to find the handle in the middle of the front door.  The first one is on my front door.  They don't turn and they don't engage a locking mechanism.




Knock, Knock!
Who’s there?
Cows go! 
Cows go who?
Cows go moo, not who!


RIM SHOT SMITTY!!!





What ever will I write about next??

Stay Tuned!!


Dano



By the way, if you're interested in viewing any of my past entries about travelling around Europe and where I live in Mallorca, simply scroll down past my signature to the end.  There, you'll see 'Blog History'.  You can click on any Month/Year to see the titles I published at that time.  Simply click on the title you're interested in and it will take you to that page.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Home Exchange - Christmas in Dubrovnik - Part 3 - Final Chapter

December, 2021

In case you're wondering, my Home Exchange apartment in Dubrovnik was:

  • 2 Bedroom/2 Bath
  • 2 floor walk-up
  • Smack dab in the heart of the Old Town
  • King bed (VERY rare), plus 4 singles
  • Big living room and kitchen
...and it all cost me....

ZILCH

HUH???  That's because I 'paid' for it with points I had accumulated on HE.  So, my only cost was just getting there and whatever I spent on food and entertainment.  Cool, eh?





When walking Stradun, I noticed a cute Santa ornament in a store window and decided I want to get it.  The next day, I went to the store and asked the lady how much it was.  She informed me it wasn't for sale...that it was part of the stores' holiday decorations.  DAMN!!!  I told her how I had seen it the day before, that my Mom, who passed away last year, collected Santas (especially Mr/Mrs Claus salt/pepper shakers).  She then said she wanted to GIVE it to me!!!  Noooooooo!!!!   She insisted, but I insisted on purchasing something as a thank you.  I purchased two champagne glasses painted by a local artist.  

Here's my Santa...



Here's the last video of my trip.  Approximately 10 minutes long, including over 60 photos in a slideshow format.




Or, click here:  https://youtu.be/eDm8T8mHRfg




Next up...

Your guess is as good as mine!!

Dano
By the way, if you're interested in viewing any of my past entries about travelling around Europe and where I live in Mallorca, simply scroll down past my signature to the end.  There, you'll see 'Blog History'.  You can click on any Month/Year to see the titles I published at that time.  Simply click on the title you're interested in and it will take you to that page.

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