Oh Ali , that´s a difficult question because it depends if you prefer north or south, but If I were you I will say Sept -Oct for good, still warm weather all around the country, not so many tourist and locals planinng back to school so good prices and same offers available as if you were in july.
Spain -and Portugal- is plenty of tourist options, we do not run a big country but variety is all around, everything you may want in an small and affordable package ...we also have an atractive historical legacy may be of your interest considering where are you comming from , so think twice about Spain ...and if you come down here you are already invited to a drink on my own =)
I missed this good one Molly. You are right, people usually think they might or should change others, not a reliable thought since any of us can do that although his/her own decision (sometimes even that) but not because of others. I try to be honest all the time, wouldn´t say with others (not sure about it) but with myself....from that point I think offering my best shot to anyone around.
Negative people are envious, they can envy you for such stupid and insignificant things, I'm not conscious of any experience like that ...must have been some in my life just think I´m very busy with my all work to been looking around smelling what others may or may not have....not my bussiness.
I agree with study you mentioned by the way, this is wellknown here: "the cuñados way of living" (cuñados:brothers in law) they know about everything and their opinion is always better worthy than yours. Purely envy.
RE: No surprise
AshRed-shoes-CS-Sisterhood, all of us love a good rider ....do you want to join us? more than welcome