Russell in Spain: MY 70th BIRTHDAY!!!

Yes, today is my 70th birthday. For sure, it's hard to believe and I'm having a hard time, too. So I'll take this opportunity to thank all of y'all for helping to make my life so wonderful!

I thought that something fun and interesting should be done to celebrate. Also, something that wouldn't invite the attention of law enforcement (but the day is young). So, I decided to get a tattoo. I chose a palm tree design since they are my favorite trees and somewhat uncontroversial. A friend recommended an artist in Barcelona who goes by the name of Señorita Dinamita (in English, Little Miss Dynamite). Her first name is Sandra. Sandra is a very talented and vivacious artist. We had a great conversation while she was working. I'm very happy with the result! When you're interested in getting another tattoo, I'll hook you up with her.

This afternoon I had lunch with Freya Sue and her posse. We met at a vegetarian restaurant near the beach. The place is called Club Santet. We had a long and leisurely meal. It was super sweet of these folks to join me for my birthday! They are a very fun and interesting group of people. The other man in these photos is Freya's boyfriend Dino. He's an Italian artist and actor. Dino and Freya qualify for "Cute Couple of 2024"! Also present were Cecilu and Barbara Anne. Ceci lives in Barcelona and makes artisanal soaps. Barbara is visiting from Rome where she works in the film industry. Both these ladies are good friends with Freya and also tons of fun!

This evening we met back up in a bar near my hotel. The Bros Bar is popular with Italian ex-pats in Barcelona. I now refer to it as the Italian Embassy. The staff there is friendly and fun so Bros Bar is now my official residence in Barcelona.

Thanks again for checking in!

Tu amigo,

Russell