Aalsmeer Flower Auction
8 de abril, Países Baixos ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
The FloraHolland Aalsmeer Flower Auction, located near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), is the world’s largest flower auction.
Established in 1911, it operates as a cooperative, facilitating theLeia mais
Herring
8 de abril, Países Baixos ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Herring in the Netherlands is a cornerstone of Dutch cuisine, available in two iconic forms: Hollandse nieuwe (fresh) and smoked.
Fresh herring is young herring caught from May to July, gutted,Leia mais
The Anne Frank House
9 de abril, Países Baixos ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The Anne Frank House is a historic museum located at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
It is the actual hiding place where Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, wrote her famous diary during WorldLeia mais
Arrival in Toulouse, France
10 de abril, França ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We flew from AMS to Toulouse on KLM nonstop ($173.00 each business class).
We took a private transfer (included with apartment rental) from TLS airport to our lodging.
We’re staying in a fullyLeia mais
Le Genty Magre, Toulouse
10 de abril, França ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Le Genty Magre, a venerable institution in Toulouse, is renowned for its refined take on Occitan cuisine.
Housed in a historic building near the Capitole, the restaurant balances tradition withLeia mais
Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse
11 de abril, França ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin is one of the largest remaining Romanesque buildings in Europe, constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries (c. 1080–1120).
It stands on the site of a 4th-centuryLeia mais
Stone sculptures from 1096 AD
11 de abril, França ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The Christ in Majesty series in the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, is one of the most significant ensembles of Romanesque sculpture in Europe.
The series dates from around 1096, making it oneLeia mais
Locked in a bathroom 🚽
11 de abril, França ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We had a great casual lunch at Au Gascon.
But after I ordered I went to the bathroom, and upon trying to exit, the bathroom door handle broke. After pounding on the door a couple of times, the staffLeia mais
Musée Saint-Raymond
11 de abril, França ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Toulouse’s Musée Saint-Raymond, houses one of France’s most significant collections of Roman artifacts outside the Louvre.
The museum is renowned for its exceptional Roman sculptures,Leia mais
Musée des Augustins Part I
12 de abril, França ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Musée des Augustins in Toulouse, housed in a former 14th century Augustinian convent is a stunning example of Gothic architecture with a cloister at its heart.
The museum is renowned for itsLeia mais
Musée des Augustins Part II
12 de abril, França ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Romanesque art is one of the periods of medieval art.
The Middle Ages extends from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the traditionally accepted date of 1492, which corresponds to theLeia mais
Chez Nòu Restaurant
12 de abril, França ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Chez Nòu in Toulouse is a well-regarded restaurant specializing in Ariègeois cuisine, focusing on high-quality, locally sourced products directly from producers in the Ariège region.
The menuLeia mais
Capitole in Toulouse
13 de abril, França ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Salle des Illustres (Hall of the Illustrious) is a masterpiece inspired by Rome’s Galerie Farnèse. Inaugurated in 1883, it is adorned with monumental frescoes and busts of notable Toulouse figures,Leia mais
Moving Day
14 de abril, França ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
Today was moving day. We flew from Toulouse, France to Santiago de Compostela.
The Toulouse airport is right next to Airbus. As both Wichita, Kansas and Toulouse, France are global leaders inLeia mais
Santiago de Compostela
15 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We’re in Santiago de Compostela for a week, helping with CampFI Spain and speaking at the event.
Santiago de Compostela’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned as the culmination ofLeia mais
SdC: CampFi Wrap-Up
20 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
CampFi Spain concluded on a high note with a memorable rooftop tour of the cathedral alongside friends.
The experience was capped off with a few candid photos capturing the essence of Santiago deLeia mais
Arrival in Madrid
21 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Today is moving day. And we’re moving at 300 km (200 mph) past cows, fields and mountain ranges.
As of April 2026, Spain’s high-speed rail network spans 3,973 kilometers (2,469 miles), making itLeia mais
Barceló Imagine Hotel, Madrid
21 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The Barceló Imagine in Madrid (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) is a stylish, music-themed hotel located near Chamartín Station, offering easy access to both the city center and the airport.
ItsLeia mais
MAN (Iberian, Pre-Roman)
21 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Madrid’s National Archaeological Museum (MAN) offers a comprehensive journey through the Iberian Peninsula’s material culture from prehistory to the early modern age.
The museum’s prehistoryLeia mais
MAN (Hispano-Roman)
21 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
On the first floor, the Hispano-Roman collection features artifacts from both local digs and notable private collections, such as those of the Marquis of Salamanca.
Highlights include Roman mosaics,Leia mais
MAN (Visigoth and Medieval)
21 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The Visigothic treasure hoards, particularly those featuring jewelry, are among the most spectacular artifacts from the Visigothic period (5th–8th centuries AD) in Spain.
The most famous of theseLeia mais
Madrid’s Historic Downtown
22 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We took a self guided walking tour using the Rick Steves guidebook. Our three-hour route included these key sights:
Puerta del Sol. The bustling heart of Madrid and Spain, often called the TimesLeia mais
Two Parks, Madrid
22 de abril, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid covers 8 hectares (about 20 acres) and houses approximately 5,000 species of living plants, with total collections including about 90,000 individual plants andLeia mais
MAD-ATL-ICT
24 de abril, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Thursday we flew from Madrid to Wichita, Kansas.
We took an Uber from our hotel to the airport. Check-in and security were a breeze. We had Delta Premium Select seats, accessed Madrid’s VIPLeia mais






































































































































































































































































