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Kayaking

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...

Rafting

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...

Pyrenees

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

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...

Abbaye de Capservy

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...

Dali Museum

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...

Girona

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

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...

Spain

Last full day in Barcelona, Spain

Last full day in Barcelona, Spain    We woke up late again. Even I didn’t get up early this morning. When I finally woke the kids up before noon they were STARVING!  Even Sophia who almost...

Barcelona

Barcelona day 1

May 29 We woke up feeling pretty good. Sean immediately wanted to go deal with tickets to Primavera Sound. My shoes for the day. I would be back after getting the tickets to the concert. They looked...

On the way to Barcelona

On the way to Barcelona

At the airport in San Diego: May 27 It takes a long time to get from the West Coast of the U.S. to Barcelona. We left in the evening of the 27th from San Diego, flew to San Francisco, next stop...

The Homeschool History Project: American Government

The Home School History Project: American Government “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana I interpret this quote to mean that through studying history...

Travel

The Friendly American

The Friendly American When I travel, I have one trait that identifies me right away as an American. I am the friendly type. Americans are known for being friendly when we travel, and we are known for...

Fourth Grade Writing

Moray and Maras, Cusco, Peru, Day 5 of Our Trip

One of the recommendations for people who are hiking into Machu Picchu is that they acclimate in Cusco for 2 to 3 days first. All of the preparation just to walk 37 miles over several days might seem...

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