I looked at the blog and I think you must be leaving on Tuesday. Is that right? I know you must be getting excited. It sounds like a wonderful trip and I'm sure you and your brother will have a great time. I have the blog bookmarked so I'll be sure to keep up with you.
hi Karen
we´re on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Altea is a small fishing village one hour north of Alicante and two hours south of Valencia. Don´t know if you´re heading our way but you´d be welcome to come and see us a get a dachsie fix before you continue your trip. We have a spare king size bed and spare bathroom.
If you´re heading to Madrid and need any info I´ll be able to help since I lived and worked there for just over 3 years. Ditto for Scotland and UK - I´m a Scot originally - and for most of Europe. Sorry not to spot your grand tour plans earlier, I´d be happy to help out in any way.
Bon voyage!
Andrea & Miguel
Red & Islay