July 18, 2013

Mare Nostrum, Quito

This July 6th, 2013, my boyfriend and I celebrated our 2 year and 6 month anniversary. We decided to go to the same place we celebrated our 1 year anniversary. Its an old and quaint place that looks like a castle, and serves incredibly tasty food. J put on his best tie and I wore my best dress, and at 8:30 we were at Mare Nostrum asking for a table.


The lighting was perfect, the chimney was just warm enough, and David was staring right at us (he has been a huge crush of mine ever since i first saw him in Florence).



We knew we wanted Lobster. The waitress recommended a plate for two with all kinds of seafood, and convinced us to have a crab soup while the main dish came out. To say the food was splendid is an understatement! We each "oohed" and "mmm-ed" after every bite we took. 






Our boastful plate had shrimp, octopus, squid, prawns, and our beloved Lobster. Sadly, we couldn't finish the dish. We made sure we finished the wine and then took a walk around the place. The owner, Gonzalo Davila is a good friend of my grandfather's. He is a chef, he's been in Hollywood films (one of them directed by Steven Spielberg!), and half-ecuadorian, half-spanish. Several celebrities have visited the restaurant, including Shakira and Russell Crowe. 

The Bar Area




Obligatory Selfie in the Bathroom

The Entrance


We headed home with happy tummies and full hearts, and decided to make our visits to Mare Nostrum a tradition. 




July 15, 2013

T- 7 Days Till Summer


This is the first summer in my life that doesn't actually feel like summer. I am taking two summer classes and also doing an internship. But in exactly 7 days from today ill be taking a flight to sunny Miami, FL. I can't think of a better place to experience summer and all its goodness. Sun, sand, beach, food and family! I can't wait. 


I used some of the souvenirs we've (my sisters and me) collected over the years in past summers. Snow globes from Croatia, Madrid, and Rome; the Pisa Tower, the Eiffel Tower, and two soldiers from Monaco. 
T-7 days till Paradise! 

July 14, 2013

Welcome to The Secret Life of Daydreams

Since I can remember I've been quite a day-dreamer: In school, at home, while driving, and even when I'm surrounded by people. My mind wonders away to distant lands, different times, and magical moments. This blog is meant to record the moments that seem to be one from my daydreams. But they're better. These moments are real life.