Thrive, Life is your Opportunity!
Here we are in Oviedo Spain, even though about six weeks ago I was convinced that would not happen. What changed? Six weeks ago I consistently read stories about the ill feelings toward tourists in Spain. Then a big oppressive heat wave hit (there is another now), and a 4 day blackout hit most of …
[Read more...] about Why Spain Almost Didn’t Happen: Sculptures & statues, bier, olives, helados
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 …
It was about 96 hours ago I made the decision to pivot on the direction of our European travels. Between train challenges and the ominous heat predictions for almost all of Europe previous plans went out the window. Prague, Warsaw and Krakow say goodbye. Say hello to the northern most area of Spain, …
[Read more...] about Madrid, The Reward For 4 Days Of Stress: But, only for a day, onward to Oviedo
We have been in Colmar since Sunday afternoon. We were excited to go for a walk in the old town Monday. The area is inside where ramparts were built around the city many centuries ago for protection. It has many pretty buildings, plazas and even canals that have caused it to be labeled Little …
[Read more...] about Colmar 2: Poor man’s Bruges, a great night out, you call that a market?
Bon soir! Ferias L'Esprit 2025: De Fete Nimes means "fairs the spirit 2025 festive Nimes". There is likely a better non-literal definition. Since last Sunday we have watched the main streets that form the border of old town Nimes fill with white topped tents, light and sound fixtures and …
