Exciting Press Coverage of the MIT CityCar

The CityCar has been in the news recently, both locally and back in the States. Here in Vitoria there was a press event on Friday that spotlighted a handful of Spanish companies that have signed on to manufacture key components of the vehicle. Back home the MIT Media Lab recently celebrated its 25 year anniversary and the CityCar was one of three concepts featured in a CNN story.

CNN Video
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2010/10/12/nr.mit.innovation.cnn?iref=allsearch

Press Articles
CBS:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20019763-501465.html

Noticias:
http://noticias.coches.com/noticias-motor/hiriko-ya-tiene-consorcio-para-su-fabricacion/29748?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BlogCochescom+%28Blog+coches.com%29&utm_content=FaceBook

CNET:
http://news.cnet.com/2300-11386_3-10005218-5.html?tag=mncol;txt

Laguardia's Medieval Charm

Being so close to Spain's prized Rioja Wine Valley, we're trying to make it around to all of the amazing little towns scattered throughout the province of Alava. This weekend we took a day trip to the hilltop town of Laguardia, a 13th century medieval walled village. It has a fully intact protective stone wall that encircles the entire town, with four entrance gates with massive wooden doors. From just about anywhere on the hill you get wonderful view of the the wine valley below.

Photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/DiazLark/LaguardiaSpain?feat=directlink

Ciao Venezia!

We are just getting back from our first visit to Venice and I already wish we could go back to wander around the streets of each sestiere (Venetian district). Though we were concerned about the heavy rain we were expecting during the weekend, we lucked out and only got light rain on and off on Sunday. We bundled up and managed to see all of the sights I crammed into our crazy itinerary.

Of course the main attraction of St. Mark's Basilica was the first stop, followed by a trip up the bell tower for a breathtaking view of the city. We finished off the first night with a low key dinner and drinks at the Venice Jazz Club. We spent the second and rainy day taking in Venetian masterpieces at the Galleria dell'Accademia, followed by a visit through the Doge's Palace for more amazing art. We spent our last half day in Venice meandering through the streets around the Rialto Bridge while doing some shopping in the glass and leather stores.

The pictures of Venice are beautiful but it's a city you just have to see for yourself. Ciao!

Photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/DiazLark/VeniceItaly?feat=directlink

Back from the City of Angels

After a quick trip to Boston to apply for Will's research visa, we're now back in Vitoria. It was nice catching up with our friends and family in Beantown after a long summer. We were also able to take a side trip to Los Angeles for a week. We managed to get in a beach day with our godson, Julian, and a Dodgers vs. Phillies game with the Diaz crew. It's always a short stay but always a fun trip. Next stop, Italy!

Paris Anniversary Weekend

In celebration of our nuptials, we spent the weekend in "The City of Light." And it did not disappoint, as it was just as romantic as I imagined. Au revoir Paris, thanks for the memories.