Friday, October 08, 2010

Spain, Mexico and GSP :)

I'm laying in my bed in Mendoza, Argentina... finally getting a moment to blog again!

I've been so fortunate to be so busy working, i've barely had time to update.

I spent 6 weeks touring Spain performing with Chayanne. It was followed by some quick shows with him in Mexico, some time to rest and finally with the privilege of working on a fitness DVD with George St. Pierre and my extended family...


I'll begin in Spain... I got to see such beautiful cities from Barcelona to Malaga to the beautiful island of Palma De Mallorca. The crowds were unbelievable and the beauty of each city make it unforgettable.
This was us performing "Baila Baila"
My boyfriend was able to take some time off and come explore beautiful Spain with me! Below is us in Barcelona. We played tourist for two days straight in that city. I do suggest the Bus Tours! Totally worth it and you can go at your own pace!

Ferly did some research and we got to take an authentic Flamenco class in Spain teaching the "abanico" (the fan). Flamenco is such a beautiful form of expression and dance, it really moved me and allowed me to explore living in my fan solo in the song "torero." The teacher taught us to be gentle with the fan but aggressive with our dance. I loved the class.


This was another awesome tourist day in Barcelona with the Boyfriend... the Sagrada Familia. Breathtakingly beautiful architecture in these people's backyards... I doubt they know how lucky they are. But I'm sure the downside of the thousands of tourists there that day obscures that thought...



The incredible lake in the middle of the Parque Del Retiro in Madrid.

The awesome backstreets of Santiago became the "Belly Buttons" backdrop...


This is 'illetes' beach in Palma De Mallorca. Small and hidden away, we got the hints from a local to even visit this place. We were not let down :)


This Cathedral in Palma De Mallorca lit up the night as Spaniards enjoyed a late meal across the water that borders this stunning place. I highly suggest checking out the history of this island and cathedral... it is SO interesting.


This was a miniature model of a main road in Madrid with it's closest building being seen right behind it.


Good times in small town Ciudad Real! They were having a carnival "Festival" type of weekend... so we got to go on bumper cars!! So much fun... til one of the girls wanted to pick a fight with Ferly hahaha... she's not one to be messed with! lol Luckily for that other girl, Ferly kept her cool haha.

Below is my favorite park in Spain... Park Guell ... with my favorite boyfriend... Ryron Gracie :) Boy am I lucky!!



My Brother also happened to be in Barcelona! So of course, we couldn't spend a day without him!! Love him too.

Paella... after a day of shopping on Gran Via in Madrid.... it's all about the good company!



Belly Buttons in front of an amazing Cathedral in Santiago!! Oceans 5 secret mission number 35451.


Beautiful beach in Valencia with 3 of the 5 Oceans :)

BAHAHAHA! If only you knew the sand fight that followed this... Poor Ferly had the wind working against her!
Madrid Atoche Train Station... Taxi anyone??

MALAGA!!! Beach fun in the southern part of Spain...
Barcelona posing on Las Ramblas :)

After show in Monterrey Mexico... Sushi :)



During the first almost full week off in a long time on our tour, I got the privilege to be a part of one of the most fun projects with some of my favorite people!
A Fitness DVD Shoot with George St. Pierre and his trainer Eric Owings.
George is the current UFC champion in his weight class and the workout on this DVD will prove how. I'm frickin' sore and exhausted and I'm quite active... it just works muscle groups that I don't always give attention.
From the left... Roxanne, Steph, Dominique, George GSP, Eric and Me :)

My amazing boyfriend surprised me on set knowing that he was leaving that night and I wouldn't be returning home for over a month! :) Luckily he knew Roxy and Mike to make it happen...

Roxanne... i don't know what it is, but she never fails. Talented female! She can make anyone look good! Not to mention SO much fun to hang out with...
The Saffaie family.... Mike and Roxanne. If I could have them on every set I got to work on, that would be a dream come true! :)
More and better pics from this day will come soon!

And now... I'm in Argentina. reminiscing on the good times and planning for the more amazing to come! A month in Argentina and then my friend Nicole comes down to play for our last week in Chile!!!! So excited.

Thanks for reading and I hope to have updates sooner than later.
Lots of Love!