Hello from the TGV train in France!
The last several days have been extremely hectic and busy. We’ve been hopping from city to city basically since leaving the beach in southern Spain. We hit Granada, then Madrid for a couple more nights, did the overnight train to Barcelona, then spent one night in Albi, France. Now we’re high-speeding through the French countryside on our way to Paris. Three nights there and we’ll be on our way home.
Guessing that we’ll be quite busy in Paris, this is probably my last blog entry until returning home. I have more videos to upload, maybe by the time you’re reading this they are up, but I just haven’t found the time to sit at a computer and wait for the uploads. Plus, getting Internet connections at smaller hotels in Spain and France hasn’t been a guarantee.
We’ve experienced a lot in the past few days and have had many highlights. Barcelona was a bit insane in terms of people and traffic, but a definite highlight was spending the evening on a mountain on the edge of city where much of the Olympic events took place in 1992. We also spent that same evening wandering the city and watching a cool music and light fountain show at the Magic Fountains. The kids loved the overnight train, so that was fun to experience with them. We’ve had some great food including a meal of roasted chicken in Madrid and an awesome menu del dia in Barcelona (a three course meal including wine and dessert). The train rides have also been a treat. I’m loving being able to read, listen to music, and nap – none of which I could do when I was driving. Tricia, the kids, and I also spent a day in Segovia, a town just a 35 minute train ride outside of Madrid. This was a special day, too. We toured the Alcazar, a palace, and saw the huge Roman aqueduct that runs through the town. This was a fun break from the big city hustle and bustle of Madrid. Last night in Albi was also a nice break from the big city. We walked around the town, down by a river that runs through the town, and across a bridge that was constructed in the 11th century. Following our stroll, we had a fine French dinner. I tried the foi gras, and was not impressed. I guess my palate isn’t that refined.
So, a few days in Paris and we’ll be finished with this European adventure. It has been a completely awesome experience and one I’m sure we’ll be talking about for many, many years to come. The kids have been just great! Seeing the trip through their eyes and seeing them have so much fun with one another has been especially rewarding. This trip we have been talking about for a few years finally came together and it sure was a special thing.
The last several days have been extremely hectic and busy. We’ve been hopping from city to city basically since leaving the beach in southern Spain. We hit Granada, then Madrid for a couple more nights, did the overnight train to Barcelona, then spent one night in Albi, France. Now we’re high-speeding through the French countryside on our way to Paris. Three nights there and we’ll be on our way home.
Guessing that we’ll be quite busy in Paris, this is probably my last blog entry until returning home. I have more videos to upload, maybe by the time you’re reading this they are up, but I just haven’t found the time to sit at a computer and wait for the uploads. Plus, getting Internet connections at smaller hotels in Spain and France hasn’t been a guarantee.
We’ve experienced a lot in the past few days and have had many highlights. Barcelona was a bit insane in terms of people and traffic, but a definite highlight was spending the evening on a mountain on the edge of city where much of the Olympic events took place in 1992. We also spent that same evening wandering the city and watching a cool music and light fountain show at the Magic Fountains. The kids loved the overnight train, so that was fun to experience with them. We’ve had some great food including a meal of roasted chicken in Madrid and an awesome menu del dia in Barcelona (a three course meal including wine and dessert). The train rides have also been a treat. I’m loving being able to read, listen to music, and nap – none of which I could do when I was driving. Tricia, the kids, and I also spent a day in Segovia, a town just a 35 minute train ride outside of Madrid. This was a special day, too. We toured the Alcazar, a palace, and saw the huge Roman aqueduct that runs through the town. This was a fun break from the big city hustle and bustle of Madrid. Last night in Albi was also a nice break from the big city. We walked around the town, down by a river that runs through the town, and across a bridge that was constructed in the 11th century. Following our stroll, we had a fine French dinner. I tried the foi gras, and was not impressed. I guess my palate isn’t that refined.
So, a few days in Paris and we’ll be finished with this European adventure. It has been a completely awesome experience and one I’m sure we’ll be talking about for many, many years to come. The kids have been just great! Seeing the trip through their eyes and seeing them have so much fun with one another has been especially rewarding. This trip we have been talking about for a few years finally came together and it sure was a special thing.
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