Agridulce Primavera ...

"Tears form in my eyes every time I think about leaving. This family has become a part of my spirit. This island has become my home, and the people have become my friends. The music, the language the food and wine have all captured a piece of me that I know will never be released. The restaurants and bars in Santa Cruz have such an enchanting aura about them that you can't help but to want to keep going back. I believe I have met the owners themselves at just about every place I frequent. They pour their hearts and souls into these places and you feel it everytime you walk in the doors.

I am currently on the gaugua (wah-wah) on my way to the airport where I'll be heading to Paris, France.  And honestly even though I am more excited than words can explain, I am also sad to have less days to spend in Tenerife with my new family. How I was blessed with such a loving and warmhearted host family is beyond me. If not anything else it just solidifies how right this trip was for me to take a chance on. They have opened their home and hearts to me and for that I will be forever grateful... I know that one day I will come back because I can't even imagine not seeing them again. 

How in the world have I been blessed with such an amazing journey?

"Soldadito Marinero"

I have this song on repeat... So beautiful, thank you to my new friend Fernando for introducing me to this band, I'm in love.

... I arrived at the airport a few hours early to ensure I had a seat, and no one is here yet. I bought myself a cafe con leche and took a seat. Still listening to this song on repeat. I want to soak up every smell and feeling I have while listening to it so that when I go home all I have to do is play it to remember everything about being here. 

I decided to name this blog "Agridulce Primavera" because this is a bittersweet Spring for me... As much as I miss my family, friends, dog, and everything familiar to me, this place has wiggled its way into my heart and made itself feel very at home, and I am going to miss it very much.