Going to Murcia
September 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Let's see what's in Murcia.
Well, there is a direct connection with an IC, works for me.
Again: Train traveling for the view.
Murcia
September 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Since I had to make some reservations for the following trains I had to go into the city. It was hot, too hot for this time of the year. Though I still think Murcia might be a bit underappreciatedRead more
Catedral de Murcia
September 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Since I had nothing particular better to do I visited the Cathedral it is indeed a Cathedral. Again there are some donation boxes, though I find it still hard donating money to an organisation, thatRead more
Day at the pool
September 29, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Too be honest, I did come to Murcia to relax a bit at this very nicely priced finca. It even had a pool, which I made full use for the whole day. It was nice. Also I had my avocado bread.It was tasty.
Goodbye Murcia, Hello Madrid
September 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
On the train again. This time a Talgo 350, a Spanish train that got its nickname "Pato", that means Duck. Which is quite fitting. Also that train is fast, at this route 300 km/h in some places.
I alsoRead more
Burger in Madrid
September 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
I was hungry, I got vegan burger. The night was good.
Breakfast and Templo de Debod
October 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After a good sandwich and coffee I went to the Templo de Debod, which is an old Egyptian temple, that had been moved on this hill, since it would had been flooded, by the construction of the SuezRead more
Catedral de Santa Maria la Real etc.
October 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Another church which impresses with the size of its name but, more importantly, is colder than the outside.
Walking around in Madrid
October 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Some other impressions from Madrids streets, made by me walking aimlessly around.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
October 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today, I visited some culture and art. It was free.
The Museum is from a private collection of a certain steel manufacturer.
There are of course some impressive pieces of art, including photorealism.Read more
Palacio Real
October 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Being a kingdom and a world spanning empire someone had to spend all the money, so why not visit their place.
Sadly you can't take photos in most of the rooms, probably to hide that money can't buyRead more
Streetart
October 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Ending the day with some nice pizza and walking past some streetart.
Museo Naval
October 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The Museo Naval contains a collection of historic naval items and a lot of ship models.
It is also situated in the headquarter of the Spanish Armada. This is the reason, why I coincidantly found it byRead more
Vegan Quesadillas
October 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I found some vegan tacos and quesadillas.
Estación de Atocha
October 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
At the moment there are some ongoing renovations, which makes it a bit loud and you can not see the station in all of its glory. However it is still a nice green spot to sit down and wait until yourRead more
Back in Perpignan
October 6, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Back in Perpignan I took a walk to the supermarket and found a nice park. I also take advantage of the fact that you can get many things here with chestnut flavour.
Last day on the beach
October 8, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Since it is my last day in Perpignan we decided to have a day on the beach. There is a nice quite bay near Leucate. Besides taking a swim without much of a current, you can spot some fish here.
On my way to Paris
October 9, 2023 in France
Apart from getting up very early, it was a quite fast and comfy ride in a TGV. With up to 300 km/h in a waggon that seemed quite plushy.
Also there was there was the sunrise. :)
Arrivé a Paris
October 9, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Since I arrived quite early I spend some time walking around until it was time to check-in.
As in many places in Paris, there is some spectacular architecture to be seen arround the BibliothèqueRead more
Mont Martre
October 10, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Hôtel des Invalides
October 10, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
I spontanious decided to visit the Hôtel des Invalides.
The complex houses a militairy museum with a huge collection of the French militairy history, starting in medieval times, going of courseRead more
Walk along the Seine
October 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
First thing today; get a nice coffee and breakfast. And since I had nothing planned today, I enjoyed walking and sitting along the Seine.
Jardin des plantes
October 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
... and at the end of this walk I stumbled upon the Jardin des Plantes with even more nice places to enjoy this last evening of warmth and sun.
It features also a statue of a man fighting a bear. I'mRead more
Last night in Paris
October 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
What better evening than this one to enjoy Parisian food once more. After a late matcha and a tofu pudding.
And to ease the shock of coming back to Berlin, I found myself a nice vegan döner.
Long way home
October 12, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This is one of those long travel days again, so I better have a good breakfast. Around the Gare du Nord are a lot of Indish restaurants, so no problem at all to get a full meal. Also it was quiteRead more