To the Homeland

Obviously I love Spain. I've only been there once. Only seen a fraction of it. But it left a lasting impression on me. The sights, sounds, tastes, smells, people, culture. Everything about it was absolutely stunning. It also didn't hurt to have one of the best guides for my trip. Showing me the ins and outs. Telling me what I needed to see, eat, drink. Honestly, I hope I can make it back soon. It really was a trip of a lifetime - as most of you can tell, since I'm still talking about it today.

So why exactly do I bring it up now? Well, tomorrow I leave to begin another journey. One that'll bring me back across the ocean. To the homeland - Ireland. Am I excited? Yes. I can't wait to drink real Guinness, taste true Irish Whiskey, walk along the alleyways of historic Dublin, feel the cobblestones beneath my feet, wait for flocks of sheep to cross the road, struggle to understand the local accents. But back to my original thought. The video I'm sharing with you is of a Spanish Road trip. No - not mine, although I'd be more than happy to share it with you again. It's of a couple who traveled throughout all of Spain and documented their drive via video. Originally, I wanted to just mimic the kind of piece I made earlier in the year, but after watching what is below, I'm inspired to change my plan. I love the contrasting footage, the multiple shots shown at once, the attention of the little things that would often be forgotten. So watch below and imagine this, with more time lapse, thousands of photos, Guinness, potatoes, and lots and lots and lots of pastures and some cliffs.

Oh - and the reason I'm not posting an actual video about Ireland is that I can't find a good one. I'm utterly shocked at the lack of Ireland pieces out there. So, consider this a challenge that I am accepting. To create and contribute to the web, an absolutely beautiful, short documentary about my time there.

And I promise to post next week as I can, when I can. Although, that is all dependent on wifi. See you on the other side!


A Spanish Roadtrip from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.