Love Padlocks
While in Sevilla I noticed padlocks on the Isabel II bridge over the Guadalquivir river. The padlocks had names, initials, or maybe a message written in sharpie. Standing on the bridge, looking at the water; I felt pleasantly happy. I was imagining all these people in love visiting the bridge and standing in the same spot I was. Thinking it was cute and with only an idea of what this was all about; I snapped some pictures to remind myself to look it up when I got home.
The view from bridge is pretty romantic and especially beautiful at night so I can see how this would be THE place for couples. After some searching, the story behind them is that couples attach the engraved padlocks onto the bridge and toss the key into the river. Sweet right? The city of Sevilla cuts off the padlocks every 15 days because of the added weight of the locks on the bridge, but that doesn’t seem to deter people.
A lone lock spotted in Ronda…
A family? Since it would odd to profess enduring padlock love and commitment if you’re in a love triangle…Or maybe it’s a polygamous relationship. No judgement.
patagonia mlc unzipped!
Always wanting to try something new, I will be using only one carry-on bag for a 2 week vacation. I’ve always felt I packed too much and lugged unnecessary suitcases for trips (short and long). With only a carry on you eliminate airline baggage fees and lost luggage, plus more freedom to hop on and off of trains. After some obsessive research and analyzing reviews, I chose the Patagonia Maximum Legal Carry-On (MLC).
The mlc has 4 zippered compartments (3 big and 1 smaller, stash pocket) which is good for separating your clothes. Standard duffels have only one main compartment which is hard to keep things organized. The stash pocket is perfect for your passport, small notebook, pens, and important documents. I do think the zipper opening could be a little wider, sort of hard to get access to the mesh pocket.
You can carry the mlc on your shoulder, as a backpack, or from the 2 handles. The bag has a very clean look and although it has all these carrying options, straps/buckles can all be hidden and tucked away.
The main compartment unzips like a suitcase for easy packing. It also comes with interior zip organizer which doubles as a compressor to keep your stuff secure.
The interior organizer can be unbuckled an hung up (handy if you use it to hold your toiletries)
Will all my stuff fit? To be continued…
@lannguyen
