My bags are packed and I am ready to go. Everything for a two month trip fit into a backpack, a carry on suitcase and my pockets. For those of you who do not know, I have a sabbatical this spring and will be visiting academic libraries in Barcelona and Tarragona for my research. In addition, I will be studying Spanish for four weeks at the Enforex Language School in Barcelona.

At the end of the sabbatical, I will be joined by my husband, Mike, and my brother, Mike, and his wife, Sigrid, for a 12 day Mediterranean cruise. My research plans are in place. I have contacted Spanish librarians and will be taking tours of their libraries and doing interviews. The Dean of my library, Joan Roca, and his wife, Elaine Lilly, gave me many tips about my travel and I am very grateful to them for that! Thanks, Joan & Elaine.

 A co-worker, Lola Lemcke, is traveling with me for the first eight days. After arriving in Barcelona tomorrow morning, we will be traveling to Tarragona for my first library visit (and to recover from jet-lag!). We will return to Barcelona on March 2 and devote ourselves to sightseeing for the next six days. I will post more as we go. Please feel free to comment on any postings!