And so it begins…

House is cleaned, bags are packed, and I am getting properly fueled for a loooong day of travel! Oklahoma City - Houston - Frankfurt - Santiago de Compostela. Let’s go!
See ya, OKC!

When they say extra legroom, they mean it!
I called it!

I have been watching this flight closely the last week. It seemed to get delayed every other day, with even a cancellation this week! Let’s hope for no more delays!
Flow

My flight to Frankfurt is significantly delayed. They are changing planes. I will miss my connection to Santiago de Compostela by more than an hour. Let’s see what the universe has in store for me.
Finally

Well, I’m on a plane! I will miss my connection, so tomorrow will be interesting. Stay tuned!
One step at a time

After all passengers were boarded and snuggled under their airline provided blankets and pillows, the lights came on and we were all told the flight was CANCELLED!! United provided a hotel and I hadBaca lagi
A day late, but no dollars saved

Due to yesterday’s unfortunate turn of events, I will not be joining Kate in Santiago de Compostela. All the more reason to come back when she finishes her pilgrimage! I will give details later, soBaca lagi
One step at a time (part 2)

Plans are in place. More to come.
Plan B

If you are reading this, then it means I am finally on my way!
Yesterday was a disaster. All my plans were shot and I went to bed with a great deal of uncertainty.
New plan: Get back to IAH firstBaca lagi
Just in case…

If you don’t hear from me, I’m somewhere in there!
Exploring

Scheduled an extended layover in Frankfurt to ensure there were no connection snafus and decided to take advantage of the extra six hours to explore old town Frankfurt. Not the best time of day forBaca lagi
End of Fiasco

Just a quick note that I made it to Barcelona, Kate arrives tomorrow, and our vacation together starts! After a disastrous start, I’m ready to experience new and exciting places, eat their food, andBaca lagi
Meanwhile, in Santiago…

(this is Kate)
I’m in Santiago de Compostela, where I was to have finished the Camino de Santiago, met Neal, and then started my vacation as a tourist with him. Well. I got very ill at the end ofBaca lagi
Aimless Wanderings

It felt really good to wake up this morning with more than 2 hours sleep! I can safely say that due to the lack of sleep the last couple of days, I am fully adjusted to the new time zone.
I spentBaca lagi
More Barcelona

(this is Kate)
We crammed in a lot of sightseeing today! A Camino-sized walk - at least 13 miles! Not pictured: the Picasso museum
1. Checked off of the bucket list this morning: dipping a toe inBaca lagi
La Sagrada Familia

(this is Kate; I’ll bet Neal will also post pics)
Our second stop today (after the beach) was Gaudí’s amazing Sagrada Familia cathedral. Ground was broken for construction in 1882, and they planBaca lagi
The rest of the day

Neal:
Not much more to add about the cathedral. Just incredible. I tried to capture the scale of the building. I really wish we could have gone up the spiral staircase!
After the Sagrada Familia,Baca lagi
Vienna, Day 1

We made the most of the day once we got to Vienna! Lunch, coffee and torte, Belvedere palace/art museum, sightseeing bus and wandering, dinner, and St. Stephen’s cathedral before a quick subway rideBaca lagi
Prost!

Neal:
Easy day of plane and train travel. The train was especially impressive (smooth, quiet, and comfortable). Lunch was at a restaurant across from the Wien train station as we waited to get intoBaca lagi
Vienna, Day 2

(This is Kate)
We had another busy day! Schloss Schonnbrun and its grounds, vegetarian restaurant for lunch, the Albertina museum, the national library, coffee (with whipped cream!!), the SecessionBaca lagi
Vienna, last day (part 2)

Kate and I enjoyed our last day exploring the sights of Vienna, knowing we have barely scratched the surface. Such an amazing city, rich with history! Now, a day on the train to Germany!
Vienna, last day

Once again we crammed in as much as we could. So much to see here! We went to the Leopold Museum and the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts), plus walked and gawked. Tomorrow we head to Germany on the train.Baca lagi
Travel Day!

Today was mostly spent in the train, taking in the Austrian and German countryside, before arriving in Worms to meet our friend Steve. We are looking forward to exploring the German countryside in theBaca lagi
Germany: Rhine and Moselle Valleys

(Kate)
Today our friend Steve was a wonderful tour guide; he took us to see various castles and other sights in the Moselle and Rhine Valleys. So beautiful! We enjoyed muesli for breakfast, typicalBaca lagi
Germany: Mainz and Bechtolstein

(Kate)
We both think this will end up being one of our favorite days of the trip. Steve drove us to the city of Mainz to visit beautiful churches and have a really delicious Italian lunch. Then weBaca lagi
PengembaraMay you have safe and smooth travels!!
Looking forward to following all your adventures! [Sarah Julian]
PengembaraHappy reuniting with Kate! Look forward to following your adventures together!