Well, I got my airline ticket tonight, and it is a GO!!!!! Fly into Madrid on March 1 and leave on March 22. I will probably be in Madrid for the first 4 days before I wander along the Costa Blanca for about 2 weeks. All subject to change, of course. That is the best thing about Spain, one can just go with the flow. Sitting at an outdoor cafe drinking a glass of sangeria and having good conversation with people that you just have met. I love Spain!!!! Airfare 500$, hostels 25$, wine 3$, the memories and the adventures...Priceless....... P.S. Since I am traveling alone, if anybody is in Madrid the first weekend of March, give me an email. I am game for about anything, especially the Madrid nightlife. I had a blast at Joy Esclava, last June. I hope to check out some other clubs and pubs this time around. Take care.........