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It has been a little while since our last post. We were in Nice for two days after the last post and enjoyed a relaxing beach day in October! Definitely cannot complain about that. But Nice was extremely overpriced and a short stay was much appreciated by our wallet. We then headed to Sam´s G. Aunt Jessica´s and G. Uncle Mikes for 5 nights and had an absolutely delightful time. We were well taken cared of in all departments (comfy bed, warm house, dynamite food, an abundance of wine -- and most importantly love and company). We enjoyed many home cooked meals and even expanded our palate by nibbling on some mussels and snails. Sam now enjoys red wine! Daily outings to the surrounding areas of ¨deepest, darkest France¨were really fun. We saw magnificant views, cute shops and a gorgeous abbey. We expanded our knowledge on an abundance of topics including Airbus and their design of the A380 on a tour with Uncle Mike´s additional information. It was definitely something we had never experienced before. We also had the pleasure of seeing G. AJ´s and G.U. Mike´s new house under construction and the gorgeous piece of property it sits on. Mike really hit it off with their dog Meggie and they enjoyed many walks and play sessions. We were sad to go.
The delight did not end. After a nightmarish 12 hour day training from Montauban to Barcelona we made it! Hungry at our one am arrival we hunted down a burger king and stumbled upon the Sagrada Familia --- what an impressive building!! We would see it in detail a few days later. No site seeing that day. Early morning we set out to see Mike´s Dad and Joan in Peniscola. (The gag was the emphasis on the first half of the location! haha.) Again we had an awesome time relaxing with Mark and Joan. They had a comfortable suite at their resort with a gorgeous view of the beach. Some drinks on the patio, buffet dinners and a relaxing walk through the local town and beach ate up 2 days. We are very greatful for their hospitality and fun company! It was really nice to have a taste of home and they are missed.
We went back to Barcelona for a day and half and fell in love with the city. Absolutely in Love. A self tour and a walking tour of Gaudi has made us decide to return in the near future. We did not spend enough time here. INTERESTING side note. When on the Gaudi tour a loud thunderous bang erupted in the middle of the street and people screamed and were running for shelter. We thought a bomb had exploded and I half expected to turn around and see the road in smitherns with the deafening sound. Turns out the transport truck parked beside where we were standing had something explode inside it. How comforting?? Sam had the shakes.
We are currently in Malaga, 6 hours by train south of Barcelona. It is beautiful here as well. The catch is we realized Mike had accidently forgotten the powercord for the laptop back in Barcelona. Luckily they have found it and are holding it for us, so at the end of our Spain trip we will make a detour to retrieve it.
Tomorrow we set out for Seville and then Cadiz before ending our Europe journey.
We are both excited and nervous for the new adventures and sad to leave behind such a beautiful place that has taken care of us for the past 4 months.
We are truly truly greatful for everyone who has taken us in during our adventure!
Lots of love
and missing everyone at home immensely.
It has been a little while since our last post. We were in Nice for two days after the last post and enjoyed a relaxing beach day in October! Definitely cannot complain about that. But Nice was extremely overpriced and a short stay was much appreciated by our wallet. We then headed to Sam´s G. Aunt Jessica´s and G. Uncle Mikes for 5 nights and had an absolutely delightful time. We were well taken cared of in all departments (comfy bed, warm house, dynamite food, an abundance of wine -- and most importantly love and company). We enjoyed many home cooked meals and even expanded our palate by nibbling on some mussels and snails. Sam now enjoys red wine! Daily outings to the surrounding areas of ¨deepest, darkest France¨were really fun. We saw magnificant views, cute shops and a gorgeous abbey. We expanded our knowledge on an abundance of topics including Airbus and their design of the A380 on a tour with Uncle Mike´s additional information. It was definitely something we had never experienced before. We also had the pleasure of seeing G. AJ´s and G.U. Mike´s new house under construction and the gorgeous piece of property it sits on. Mike really hit it off with their dog Meggie and they enjoyed many walks and play sessions. We were sad to go.
The delight did not end. After a nightmarish 12 hour day training from Montauban to Barcelona we made it! Hungry at our one am arrival we hunted down a burger king and stumbled upon the Sagrada Familia --- what an impressive building!! We would see it in detail a few days later. No site seeing that day. Early morning we set out to see Mike´s Dad and Joan in Peniscola. (The gag was the emphasis on the first half of the location! haha.) Again we had an awesome time relaxing with Mark and Joan. They had a comfortable suite at their resort with a gorgeous view of the beach. Some drinks on the patio, buffet dinners and a relaxing walk through the local town and beach ate up 2 days. We are very greatful for their hospitality and fun company! It was really nice to have a taste of home and they are missed.
We went back to Barcelona for a day and half and fell in love with the city. Absolutely in Love. A self tour and a walking tour of Gaudi has made us decide to return in the near future. We did not spend enough time here. INTERESTING side note. When on the Gaudi tour a loud thunderous bang erupted in the middle of the street and people screamed and were running for shelter. We thought a bomb had exploded and I half expected to turn around and see the road in smitherns with the deafening sound. Turns out the transport truck parked beside where we were standing had something explode inside it. How comforting?? Sam had the shakes.
We are currently in Malaga, 6 hours by train south of Barcelona. It is beautiful here as well. The catch is we realized Mike had accidently forgotten the powercord for the laptop back in Barcelona. Luckily they have found it and are holding it for us, so at the end of our Spain trip we will make a detour to retrieve it.
Tomorrow we set out for Seville and then Cadiz before ending our Europe journey.
We are both excited and nervous for the new adventures and sad to leave behind such a beautiful place that has taken care of us for the past 4 months.
We are truly truly greatful for everyone who has taken us in during our adventure!
Lots of love
and missing everyone at home immensely.
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