ok, so i borrowed spanish tapes from the library, and already i cannot remember words past adios and ola......i will have to get really good at pointing and nodding....i have decided on 2 hotels- one in barcelona and 1 in madrid- both about $30 pp. for bilbao, i have been searching internet sites that list hotels- these hotels seem muchmore expensive- because only expensive hotels list on line.......i will keep looking...

i am pleased that several well-regarded travelers are considering this spanish adventure.......