Blogs from France, Europe - page 1298

Paris is cold and the sky is incredible when we arrive. Fast moving, low hanging storm clouds, intermittent sun, and a biting wind all push those feelings of euphoria that come from traveling and finally being off the train after 12 hours. It's a welcome change from the heat of Spain and Florida before that. So this time around we get into Paris' Austerlitz station at 0900 with only a name and phone number for our couchsurfing hosts and an "international" phone card that we can’t figure out how to use in order to operate a Paris pay phone. I don't know what it is about foreign phone cards and me, but my brain becomes thoroughly non-functional when it comes to their correct use. During our Scandinavian trip we never figured out how to make a ... read more

Today was our last full day so we had decided to try and fit in as much as possible. First of all we walked up to the Palais De Longchamps, it had good reviews in tourist guides as a large animal park and tribute to the water gods. We got lost and found the side entrance. We were disappointed we had even bothered going there as the park was devoid of animals as it was under construction. Fortunately we found the fountains at the front entrance which were worth the walk. We had about 3 million photos in front of them (Nicola and Jaimee's boyfriend Joel have a joke that Jaimee and I take photos of any fountains we see, sadly they are probably right, I think I have a problem). Next on the cards was ... read more

THE ULTIMATE BLOG First and foremost, thank you to everyone for sharing this trip with us. Your notes and messages along the way have been appreciated more than you know. We wanted to write this final entry (trademarked - The Ultimate Blog) for posterity, something to let the kids read someday along with looking at all the pictures. But it's hard to know where to begin and what to say. We really packed a lot into 5 months of traveling. The conclusion of a trip like this is apparently an emotional thing. But here goes... Our initial plan was to rent an apartment in a Southern European town or city and live there for 6 months, taking side trips along the way. But after comparing ticket prices, we figured, why not make it a (quasi) around ... read more

nO QUERTY KEYBOARD SO EXCUSE MISTAKES! Monday 11 Woke to è degrees and cold! Headed for Millau viaduct which was amazing. stopped at viewpoint which was great; then headed to Millau and parked in M which is famous for glove making. Every shop a tannery/come shop and very tempted but temp risen to 35 so heat saved my precious euros. Moved on pm to Peyre purported to be one of prettiest villages built into cliff fqce. It was lovely also deserted but the views of bridge from here were great. Decided to go to Millau and camp and by now bit lonely so very sad and went on GB sticker hunt! how sad _ no one to be found so read books. Tues 12 set off for Albi qnd found gotty site _ only one in ... read more

Hey everyone I'm trying to keep you all updated, so here are a few more pictures of my (now) furnished apartment. I went on a boat cruise last weekend and took a couple of touristy pictures for everyone.... read more