My summer of 2009 was in Milan, Italy. I travelled with my 5 friends, one of them 2 of them i always travelled during summer. It was 2 years ago we went to Palma de Mallorca Island in Balleares, Spain. Last year me and my other friend went to Amsterdam, The Netherland and this year the 3 of us again reunited in Milan, Italy.

Some say that Milan is dark and grey. Old building and quite dull, but on the contrary Milan is the shopping and fashion capital of Italy. From the top fashion areas and known Quadrilatero D’Oro….if you have money to spend why not here!!!!

Aside from that One of the best built church in Lombardy is the Duomo. The fascade are great representing its biblical based and religious icons. And you mersemerized with the view inside and the top over looking the centre of Milan.

Next to it is the Galeria Vittorio Emmanuel with is Dome!!

Party at night in one of the glam strip of Corso Como! And another early night stroll to the Barrio of Naviglio! ride with its tram and its buses all long way!!

Milan has a lot to offer. A day excursion to Lago Di Como as we did while we were there!!! its magnificent!!!

So folks and reader im back again, digging your box of recollections!!!

The other day and its so hot in Madrid, I went out with Peruvian friend Miguel and American friend Joana in one sunday afternoon. If you have been to Madrid and you’ve pass by Mercado San Miguel, they have restored that old market place into a new one, more modern and cosmopolitan. They offer there foods like olives, cheeses, jamon, chipirones and etc. They event had good pastries and delicacies so when you come to Madrid. Its worth a visit. Well back to the event, well as i can say we where there to chill out and had wines and a glasses of champagne and we meet this cool group of people. Like people said “  Madrid Abierto ” Madrid Open, to every people. We met Ismael, Carlos, Noiysi, Pedro, Fernando, and some other guys from Germany on the other table. We ended up good together that time. Since summer a good glass of Tinto de Verano is worthy now its too hot in Madrid.

This coming weeks i will be in Hiatus as holiday comes around! So Enjoy Summer!

Photo of Mercado San Miguel courtesy of Gaciman.

Last Saturday July 4,2009, The Madrid Pride started at Puerta de Alcala ending up in Plaza España with more than 32 floats. and all the streets of Gran Via are crowded with people. Another year of success i guess. This year aim is equality at school. Respect and equal rights. The streets again full of flags in their colours. Enjoy the pics!

Isn’t he charming with his nice smile and his great physique? Tempting hot summer? or another summer experience?…..

More picture soon…

..[ have a look at past years pride : Madrid Pride 06 ;Madrid Pride 07; Madrid Pride 08;]

Ismael Alvarez is a comic artist. He works as an illustrator, designer and a comic book artist. He has released recently his compilation called ” In Yer Face”, a compilations of his works, drawings and illustrations from the Bruno Gmunger Editorial. Last time i had a chance to meet him and congratulate him for his work.

 This is the cover of his compilation In Yer Face: Ismael Alvarez. Last year I’ve already featured him up here. Read the complete post year [ Ismael Alvarez: BOR Feature]

Alexsander, a costa rican friend who lives in California, He has done great photography and also done in his personal photos. This coming Christmas, i would like to give a shout that its nice to give presents by sending gifts through his Alexsander Store. Browse, click and buy and I’m Sure everyone would love it!! From Calendars 2009. Posters, Mousepads and Mugs!

Photo courtesy of Alexsander!

Box of recollections goes 2nd year blog anniversary and i wanna thank for all the people who continue to support and glancing my blog, for this year 2007 many things happened, travels, acquaintances, new friends, parties, birthdays, shows, blogmates and friends. To mention at this, thanks for my inspirations for this blog. Ohlala Paris and Casual Istanbul,.. to my designers, Chase and Dazedblu, to my best pal Alexander con mucho amor, otro amigo de oriente, Lester.. thanks for the wonderful Eternal Summer… Up to the north.. Freshmess, Rennyba.. This year i have travelled to Portugal, Philippines, Mallorca, Amsterdam, Barcelona .. and exciting to meet places…. And the bloggers meet up in Manila with Cookie jar, Cadet Dugumon and Gbert….

To my best friend Rey of solace and serenity… thanks for full support…,To david … el maestro, thanks for being there always and opening your arms with us…. and to all the people whose hearts belongs of everyones boxes of recollections and uplifting memories… Thanks and more power… May this 2008 gives us new edition of freshness, colourful life and hearts…

Happy Birthday Steph (Ohlalablog) . Another year around and strenghtening each day with best wishes and happiness. You deserved to celebrate it with love ones, friends and family.

From Box of Recollections: Feliz Cumpleanos!!

It so sad that you’re gonna say goodbye for us. I started reading your blog from the start.
Box of Recollections started last November 2005 and I booked this blog Casual in Istanbul as one of my inspiration together with Ohlalablog of Steph and Alek. Your blog does not only connect people from Europe and Asia as Istanbul as its focal point but across the world. You have given us inspiration to write down our own ideas and works. And not only that, you have open your door as well for a nice friendship and encouragement.

I know that you guys loves Spain as well so i make a collage from it. Taken from the post in your blog. Indeed this is not the end as they say. Goodbye doesn’t mean forever. We will see each other soon! As promised!

Hoping you all the best and luck for your next journey. We your friends will always here to stay and wait for your coming!!

Hugs and Kisses!

Box of Recollections!