Aalsmeer Flower Auction
8 апреля, Нидерланды ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Herring
8 апреля, Нидерланды ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
The Anne Frank House
9 апреля, Нидерланды ⋅ ☁️ 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 WorldЧитать далее
Arrival in Toulouse, France
10 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 fullyЧитать далее
Le Genty Magre, Toulouse
10 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 withЧитать далее
Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse
11 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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-centuryЧитать далее
Stone sculptures from 1096 AD
11 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 oneЧитать далее
Locked in a bathroom 🚽
11 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 staffЧитать далее
Musée Saint-Raymond
11 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
Musée des Augustins Part I
12 апреля, Франция ⋅ 🌧 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 itsЧитать далее
Musée des Augustins Part II
12 апреля, Франция ⋅ 🌧 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 theЧитать далее
Chez Nòu Restaurant
12 апреля, Франция ⋅ 🌧 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 menuЧитать далее
Capitole in Toulouse
13 апреля, Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
Moving Day
14 апреля, Франция ⋅ 🌙 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 inЧитать далее
Santiago de Compostela
15 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofЧитать далее
SdC: CampFi Wrap-Up
20 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 deЧитать далее
Arrival in Madrid
21 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 itЧитать далее
Barceló Imagine Hotel, Madrid
21 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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.
ItsЧитать далее
MAN (Iberian, Pre-Roman)
21 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 prehistoryЧитать далее
MAN (Hispano-Roman)
21 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
MAN (Visigoth and Medieval)
21 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 theseЧитать далее
Madrid’s Historic Downtown
22 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 TimesЧитать далее
Two Parks, Madrid
22 апреля, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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 andЧитать далее
MAD-ATL-ICT
24 апреля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 VIPЧитать далее






































































































































































































































































