[s.r.]

hmm.. all very helpful information, guys. I think I'll go ahead and just purchase a phone (either a used one here, or something new from over there) and go w/ a prepaid card in Spain. I like the sound of having free incoming calls from the states. If all else fails (and depending if I have an internet connection) I'll just be using ichat to stay in contact w/ home.

thanks for the help
sr