Blogs from Europe - page 12065

It’s too bad we had planned on going to the studio today instead of yesterday. Yesterday it was rainy and gross and we planned on going into the city, today it’s gorgeous out and I was stuck in the studio. Oh well, I got a decent amount done. We have our pre-final review this week, basically just to check and make sure we’re going to be set for the final. That was the extent of my excitement for the day. Tomorrow’s not looking very exciting either. I’m planning on spending the majority of the day in the studio again. I think there’s going to be a lot of studio in the next 3 weeks. ... read more

Finished the Paris marathon! Managed to keep running for over 5 hours! The so-called 'winner' only lasted 2hrs07. Lightweight. Brilliant day, really enjoyed the run - yes, really. Temperature was nearly 30degrees but unbelievably felt fine with the heat. Water stations running out of water was a bit rubbish, and I think 10 loos at the race start on the Champs-Elysee for a field of 35000 was a bit optimistic, but still, the triumphant sprint finish and getting the medal were unmissable. Planning the next one, perhaps backwards this time:) ... read more

So, the world of Italy. Its been beautiful here. It went straight from cold to summer and we are all fantastically ok with that. all the flowers are in bloom and walking down any street you are just enveloped by sweet smells. And then I try so hard not to think about how soon this is all going to come to a close. One thing the warm weather did bring was TOURISTS. One does not venture down into the Center of Florence anymore. I've never seen anything like it. It’s a small city, so the tourists are literally smooshed in like sardines in the main piazzas. The one time I did venture was Easter Morning. and that is a story: Every Easter for like, a 1,000 years they've processed "Holy Flint" that some...guy...at some point brought ... read more

Madrid Photos Europe » Spain » Madrid » Madrid By Amanda MApril 15th 2007Got to go sight-seeing last night and today, so here are some photos. Hope to get more up later.... read more

Hi Everyone... Still can't convince Jayson to write one of these... Last night we found paella... (google image it if you are curious) And although it was quite tasty, I was a litte surprised when it arrived because when I looke at my plate I found that it was looking back at me. So I moved all the legs and bodies and eyes to Jaysons plate, and enjoyed what was left on mine, until I pulled a leg out of my mouth... after that I was totally finished with my meal. We went on another bus tour today, which is really a great way to see everything and get aquainted with the city. We hopped off in Barri Gotic, (the gothic quater) and wandered around for a while. But not before stopping at a PIZZA HUT! ... read more