Blogs from Brest, Brittany , France, Europe - page 2

Sometimes, after a long enough period of time, I’m afraid to say that traveling can begin to feel more like time away. People’s lives keep moving on, even though you’re not there to see it, seasons change even while yours remain the same, and quite frequently, you’re reminded of this truth and how much you’re missing. This is where I’ve been. Away. Sometimes, you need a little rejuvenation, a small step back to see where you are. That’s what I needed. So here are the quotes that came to me at just the right time. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page.” -St. Augustine “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” - Lin ... read more

Where to begin? I’ve been so involved here that I’ve forgotten to write. But, thank you friends and family who have been harassing me, now it’s time for another update. I’ve completely fallen in love. Well, with a city. Paris is one of those places that you’ve read about your whole life and seen on TV, and thought, “hmm the Eiffel tower, that’s nice”, but never really considered. It is so much more than a tower, or an arc, or a few museums; it is a living, breathing, vivacious entity. The smells (which are sometimes awful), the people (which yes, are sometimes rude), the metro (which is always dirty), and the food and sights (which are always beautiful), have the ability to completely surround you and make you feel as if you’ve arrived. You’re home. This ... read more

I don't have internet yet, so I'm sorry about the lack of communication. However, I've been writting a little bit to remember what's going on. This isn't quite up to date, but I'll be sure to write more soon! I miss you all! “Seven months! Seven months you are in Brest? I sorry.” These were the first words out of the mouth of my taxi driver after arriving this morning by train. My inflated confidence level after surviving Paris toute seule immediately went from being a 10 to a 3.5. In Paris, everything was logical and seemingly easy. The metro system so clear (no translation needed), the food so delicious (yes please, I’ll have another), and the weather absolutely perfect (scarf, anyone? Mais oui!) Even when getting into my taxi in Paris, right off the plane, ... read more

24.Juni Tirsdag Vi vokna rimelig tidlig tirsdag morra.. Andrebo hadde fått en god natts søvn og var i godt humør og uthvilt, meg derimot hadde ikke fått sove så mye og hadde ikke så godt humør... Siden vi hadde kommet til telt plassen rimelig seint så hadde vi ike sett våre omgivelser serlig bra, men nå som det var lyst kom alt fram for en vakker dag... det viste seg at vi hadde satt opp teltet vårt omtrent 2 meter ifra en bæsj... jeg ville kalle oss ganske heldige som ikke hadde satt teltet rett oppi... litt flaks må mann jo ha.. ikke sant.. men, ja... vi kom oss avgårde mot sentrum for å spiste frokost og sjekket nettet for mulige soffar og lignende.. Siden vi ikke hadde fått tak i noen i La Rochele eller ... read more

As predicted by many we had a problem with Bettie however easily fixed and she is good as new and raring to go. Just thought people would have a giggle at the photo's and what happened. Debbie had gone into town to pick up some shopping with her parents and was coming back alone with the shopping when the accelerator pedal snapped off in the middle of the town bridge. Fortunately Debbie had enough momentum to roll down the bridge and turn off into a side road where she could stop safely. Now in Deb's words... the unfortunate thing was that I was alone in a small french town not speaking French particularly well and with NO MOBILE PHONE, yes..... NO MOBILE PHONE. After lots of sign language and miscommunication from locals I managed to buy ... read more