Monthly Archives: May 2013
May 11, 2013 Easier Said than Done
The Azorfa Refugio was clean and well run. After a good night’s sleep we were eager to set out. First order of the day-breakfast. The bar/ cafe was doing a brisk business and many pilgrims were already enroute. We ordered … Continue reading
May 10, 2013 Challenges and Answers
We started the day thinking we just needed to get from point A to point B to point C, etc. St. James had other plans for us. After a good breakfast at Hotel Europa, we picked up our rental car, … Continue reading
May 9, 2013 Crossing Borders, One Train at a Time
We learned that there are two trains to Hendaye and from there we transfer to the Topo train which goes to San Sebastian. We decided to spend the night here and make further travel decisions in the morning. I had … Continue reading
May 8, 2013 Unexpected Adventure
May 8, 2013 Unexpected Adventure Now I know what it’s like to go to a French Emergency Room on a holiday. Who knew these countries had so many days off. Today is Liberation Day, tomorrow is Ascension Thursday, and then … Continue reading
May 7, 2013 Lourdes in a Day
May 7, 2013 Lourdes in a Day All went well getting to the Montparnasse station and our 8:30 train. I must admit that First Class does make a difference. The seats were very comfortable which was so important for Tom … Continue reading
May 6, 2013 Normandy Beaches
May 6, 2013 Normandy Beaches We’re getting pretty good at getting on trains. Of course it’s a lot easier when you’re not laden down with baggage. We got a taxi to St. Lazare station and made it onto our train … Continue reading
May 4 and 5, 2013 All Roads Lead to Rome but the Train from Hell Leads to Paris
May 4 and 5, 2013 All Roads Lead to Rome but the Train from Hell leads to Paris How to describe our overnight train ride? Awful, nightmarish, painful? All of the above? All that and more! A four bed couchette … Continue reading
May 3, 2013 Exploring Milano
May 3, 2013 Exploring Milano Milan’s Duomo is exceptional. If you like highly decorated architecture that looks like kids dripping wet sand on their beach sand castles, you’ll love the Milan Duomo. It sits alone in the middle of a … Continue reading
May 2, 2013 On to Milano
May 2, 2013 On to Milano When we entered the town the town of Vernazza yesterday, the first thing Joe said was I wonder if there is a post office or a laundromat. There was both. So we did a … Continue reading
May 1, 2013 Pisa and the 5 Terre
May 1, 2013 Pisa and the Cinque Terre (or as they put it, the 5 Terre) We headed out of Florence and the GPS was more cooperative than usual in getting us to our first destination. We found a car … Continue reading