Blogs from Europe - page 11902

I can't believe I've been in Madrid for 4 days! Four days, 2 meals, 5 real Spanish words... wow. But honestly, I am loving this place. I'm not sure if the rest of Europe is like this, but it's really, really beautiful. I know, I know, I've said that about 800 times... but really! I'm diggin' Madrid. So yes, you heard right. No more Spanish, no more food. My friend is taking me out again tonight... I'm pretty sure it's a pity thing. I'm also pretty sure I don't care. I've found that alcohol brings out some Spanish, and if I could just get over my fear, I would be good to go (yes, I just did the taco bell thing). Last night they had a band here at the hostel. There were so many ... read more

Had breakfast as a group then John was advised his taxi was here, the rest of us then said goodbye and went off to pack. I packed then checked the bags into the day storage room and went into town and bought a few souviners and on the way back to the hotel someone tried to pickpocket me but to no avail as the wallet was chained onto the belt hook. Dropped the goods with the bags then came to the internet place. Me and stavrios are meeting at 8pm and going to the bus area for the bus to Helskini. You do not book in advance, there are about 40 buses going around 9-10 pm.... read more

Wow so much has happened since I have had internet, so here's a summary... Day 7: We started out that morning going to Notre Dame. It was a long wait to get it to climb the 422 stairs to the top, but it was totally worth the wait! We got to walk right up next to the Gargoyles and see a perfect view of the island the church is on below. From there we went to the Pantheon and took a look around, but decided not to pay to go inside. Instead we decided to go check out the movie theater on the Champs Elysee. The thing playing at the time was Spiderman 3. We thought it'd be interesting even if it was in French, but it turned out to be completely in English. So that ... read more

Dado que nos deitámos um bocado tarde, não conseguimos levantar-nos antes das 10 e tal. Ainda bem que em Paris eles têm o costume de se levantar tarde e por isso o pequeno almoço é servido até ao meio-dia. Depois de nos arranjarmos e de enfardarmos uma meia dúzia de uns croissants mornos e estaladiços acabados de fazer, pusemo-nos ao caminho. Hoje não chovia, por isso podíamos usar o dia para conhecer a cidade (andando de autocarro e a pé). Comprámos então um bilhete diário, que nos permitia andar em todo o tipo de transportes públicos dentro de Paris, e apenas por 5,50€. A primeira paragem eram os Campos Elísios e o famoso Arco do Triunfo. Saímos a meio dos Campos Elísios e fomos passeando, respirando aquele ar parisiense, cheio dos mesmos gases que temos ... read more

My five week European holiday is almost over and its now time to put my travel blog to sleep. The holiday has flown by at such a pace that I am still coming to terms with the fact that it is almost over. As with all holidays I walk away with many great memories. Last night (Friday 18th May) I met up with my friend Mai for dinner. Mai has been in London for a few months now and she suggested we pop into Soho for a bite to eat. We ate at a café/bar called Amato. It’s the kind of place workers flock to for a sandwich, coffee or cake during the day or to enjoy an excellent selection of pasta before heading off to a movie or a show at night. It has ... read more