Today we returned from our trip...my last update unfortunately was wrecked by a faulty computer in the last internet cafe we went to, so here is the short version of what we survived:

tornado

earthquake

bankrobbery

deadly viruses aboard a cruise ship

And I just want to add one thing: NEVER EVER book a trip on Iberia airline. On three out of four flights I actually thought I was going to die. And I am not kidding here.
Since I am totally burned out by jetlag you will have to wait for more info later on...