Off to the Beach in my Big American Van

I can't even put into words how happy I am to have my van here in Spain.  I know it will cost be a bundle in gas and I can't take it easily into the city, but all the other benefits make up for those things.

We are off to the beach today for a week.  Not only do we stand out as Americans because of our van, but check out the license plate.  We are still waiting or our diplomatic tags.  Definitely couldn't fit all this stuff in a Prius (especially Nathan's nine stuffed animals).