Renting a room is always a gamble.
I hit the jackpot.
Love it!
Renting a room is always a gamble.
I hit the jackpot.
Love it!
Someone once told me that his favorite place in Europe is Biarritz so I was predisposed to like this seaside town with several beaches, surf, great food, diving, great food, narrow streets, greatLes mer
Fate and Flixbus bring me here today.... Gare de Bayonne.
Right back where I was my first day in France, and my first day on The Camino. (Les mer
A reminder to myself to speak up.
(If you know me, this statement probably surprises you)
I am now guilty of speaking timidly because I am not confident in my French. As a result, my waiter couldLes mer
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
I added Marseille to my itinerary rather last-minute as I had forgotten that I have people there.
About 8 years ago, I lived with an awesome French roommate in SF. WeLes mer
So far Bologna has taught me:
Fresh OJ here is "sprimutti" which delights me.
Pasta Bolognese is actually better in Bologna.
Italians serve a shot of fizzy water w/coffee, and this is the way itLes mer
Rain and new information have me making a last second change of plans.... jumping off a bus before my destination.... And finding a train.
I love a good dollop of chaos in my travels, apparently. AndLes mer
I'm so happy that I chose to add a visit to Italy, and to Vicenza in particular.
Francesca was the exchange student who stayed with 'my' Spanish family two years prior to my stay and she returned forLes mer
The ticket guy was mystified.
"One ticket to Venice" I said in something like Italian.
"Ok"
"What time does it depart?"
"9:03"
"There is one at 8:33, no?"
"Yes. It stops at all stations."
"BothLes mer
Reisende After 3 trains, 1 metro, and 1 bus (along with a few miles of walking) I think I may need to set some boundaries on when flying is a better choice.... Doing good is good. I'm committed. I value my sanity. Balance will be found.
Reisende I think you might be right…
Reisende Remind me of this as I plan next legs. Train thru Bulgaria? *Seems* fun, right now.
Reisende Totalllllly!