Well it has been a whole month since we have posted anything, for a multitude of reasons. When we left Dubrovnik, Croatia via boat to Bari, Italy we had 90% of our next several months planned out. Since then…
free walking tours
Being a tourist for 4 months, we have done our fair share of sight seeing, going to museums, and looking ridiculous. I have to admit sometimes that gets old. But, one tourist thing I get dragged to that has always…
Since Spain August 18th-31st
Where we have been since Spain August 18th-August 31st After leaving Spain we went to a beautiful area in Northwest Italy called the Piedmont, stayed 2 nights at Dave’s favorite campsite called Il Fonti that was small and had fresh…
Toledo – Home of Three Religions and El Greco
We walked the ancient Spanish city of Toledo. For years it was the center of Power in Spain until the capital was moved to Madrid. Throughout its history it has been a city of religious tolerance. Home to Jews, Muslims…
Topless and No Seagulls
Here goes?!? We have been in Valencia, Spain for the past ten days. During that time my family has been to the beach three times. The first time I did not join them. I have been backlogged with video editing…
European Markets
Markets are every where in Europe. People go down to a open space some where in town and set up tents. They sell food, and clothes, sometimes jewelry and, artwork. The first market we went to was a market in…
Batalla de Flores – Valencia
Walked to the Battle of the Flowers. A yearly parade that takes place on the Alameda. The most beautiful girls in the city are paraded in elaborately decorated carriages, and floats. After the judges announce the winners of each category,…
Eureka Moment
One of the cool things about travel is the little surprises. Sometimes those surprises make you sit upright in bed in the middle of the night. I like to think of them as “Eureka” moments. Last evening we were talking…
Warm welcome to Valencia
Warm welcome in Valencia, Spain We arrived in Valencia after a 620 KM drive along the motorway which was a bit costly with the tolls but the driving was much easier. The 3 kids in the back were certainly troopers…