Sitges, Spain, the Antipope of Peniscola The present castle in Peniscola was built by the Knights Templar from 1294 to 1307. It looks like a prime piece of real estate that would be easy to defend...
There Were Mammooths in Andalusia
There Were Mammooths in Andalusia Sean woke me up early. “Mom, I have broken out in a bad rash, or bites, or something all over!” Well, that will get a mother up and going! We could not...
The Alhambra in Daylight
The Alhambra in Daylight When you buy tickets for the Alhambra you have to choose between the morning or afternoon. We chose afternoon because the morning session started at 8 a.m. We had yet to...
Granada Spain Must Have some Homeschoolers In It
Granada Spain Must Have some Homeschoolers In It The kids were ready to get to Granada. The house we were staying at there had a pool, and they wanted to swim in it. It had been warm and sunny for...
Seeing Seville on an Electric Bike and Flamencoa
Seeing Seville on an Electric Bike and Flamencoa The Flying Dutchmen told us what a blast they had riding around Seville on a Segway. We called every Segway rental company we could find on the...
Our Man of La Menthe, Seville, and the Flying Dutchmen
Our Man of La Menthe, Seville, and the Flying Dutchmen We woke up in the hostel after a very good night’s sleep. The woman we met last night was at the front desk. She was wonderfully friendly...
Canyoning in Spain before Driving South
Canyoning in Spain before Driving South With 10 days left in Spain, the vagabonds hit the road again. We decided to head south to see Seville and Granada for 4 days total with one day on the road to...
The Geology of the Pyrenees and Kayaking in Spain
The Geology of the Pyrenees and Kayaking Spain We want to go white water kayaking in hard kayaks! At least that is what 2 of us said. The other two did not. That was okay, clothes must be washed when...
River Rafting in the Pyrenees and an Amazing Dinner
River Rafting in the Pyrenees and an Amazing Dinner When you travel for an extended period everyone has a low energy moment. Today was my turn. I woke up feeling exhausted. I am usually the most up...
Driving through the Pyrenees, The Peace Van Wags Its Tail
Driving through the Pyrenees, The Peace Van Wags Its Tail We really liked the Abbaye de Capservy, and we loved Odile! It was a wonderful stay. Jim and I took a walk up the road to the lake where you...
Carcassonne is Like a Castle from a Disney Movie
Carcassonne is Like a Castle from a Disney Movie Today we visited Carcassonne. It was lovely! Like many of the places we have visited, there were almost no people. We have been told most Spanish and...
Leaving Girona for the Abbaye de Capservy, South of France
Leaving Girona for the Abbaye de Capservy, South of France Before we left Girona we had to take one more walk on the wall. Again there was no one on it. I am sitting on an old fashioned...
The Dali Museum, The Mediterranean, and Vegan Tapas!
The Dali Museum, The Mediterranean, and Vegan Tapas! The town of Figueres, Spain is about a 35 minute drive from Girona. There is a lot of history there, but we only went for the Dali Museum. We did...
Why they Chose Girona to Film the Game of Thrones, Girona, Spain
Why they Chose Girona to Film the Game of Thrones, Girona, Spain I will not actually bore you with a written answer to that. The photos speak for themselves. Girona is magical. It is now one of my...
La Pedrera in Barcelona driving to Girona, Spain
La Pedrera in Barcelona driving to Girona, Spain Barcelona is a wonderful city to recover from jet lag. It is small enough so it isn’t overwhelming. The food is wonderful, even for those who...
