After about 24 intensely variable and interesting hours in Oviedo I am giving it a strong thumbs up. The train ride north from Madrid was a bit delayed, but only 3.5 hours and no other incidents. The Spanish Renfe train system is a bit hard to judge because we have experienced only 2 of the 4 Renfe …
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Kutzig, Alsatian Wine Country Tourbus
The Kutzig is a French Alsatian tourbus that picked us up at 10am. in Colmar where we are staying then transported us through six smaller towns/villages in the Alsatian wine country over the course of nine hours. Above is a picture of one of our drivers, and a picture of the view out a side window. …
How Did They do That?!!!!! Strasbourg’s Immaculate Intricate Cathedral
We took a 33 minute train ride to Strasbourg France this morning. I have been told several times that it is ridiculous to be this close and not visit Strasbourg. It has a fairly large downtown area surround by a canal. The buildings are very handsome, but one stands out as being so extraordinary …
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The 38 Steps: I won’t get fooled again (until I do!)
Today was moving day again. We had a coffee and hot chocolate at Le Monge before our one mile hike with 40 60 pounds on our backs. The seats were a bit wet even after wiping them down. Last night was an impressive series of thunder and electrical storms with loud downpours on our roof. The clean …
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Final Day in Beaune: Saturday market and save the best for last
Today is the last of our 4 full days in Beaune France. It is Saturday, that means Market day. It is a large market but at least half of it is clothes and other non-food items. Plenty of produce, cheese, meats, bread and more though. As we have seen in Europe, the produce is gloriously healthy. It is …
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