Monthly Archives: July 2013
Too much Paris?
In our first 24 hours, the Carpenters: Visited the top of the Arc de Triumph Window browsed the ridiculous shops on the Champs d’Elysses Had 18 inch hot dogs at the eiffel tower Took a boat cruise along the beautiful Seine Slept for 12 of the 24 hours. Needless to say, we are way overdoing … Continue reading
Wonderful View of Paris
Once we got settled into our new apartment, we decided to talk a walk to the Arc de Triomphe because it was so close and we just wanted to see it! So we walked only a few blocks and there it was, right in front of us! It seemed a lot bigger than in the … Continue reading
Chocolate Comes First
Today was a long day but we sure did get a lot out of it. We started the day by getting up at 4:15! We then went straight to the airport where we caught a two hourlong flight and then a connecting 1 hour flight. Our connection was in Germany so we got to hear … Continue reading
Dinner at 10 pm??
Do you know where the rain in Spain stays? Mainly in the NORTH. But luckily just in the afternoon. The view from our room at our B&B outside of Santander is gorgeous either way: We are learning to live like the locals – lunch at 3:30, dinner at 10. Ellie and Jeff don’t seem to … Continue reading
Know why this guy is so happy?
Cause Mr. Big Shot MBA couldnt calculate the proper exchange rate in his jet lag induced fog, so i tipped him the equivalent of Spain’s GDP circa 1982. Oh well c’est la vie. Thats Spanish, right?
Zombies in Madrid
We had a great day today exploring the beautiful city of Madrid! We went to a wonderful art museum with great paintings by artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and more! We also had a great time at a playground outside a beautiful castle! The playground had different things than a normal playground such … Continue reading
Turning lemons into lemonade
Lemons: our austin flight was delayed 7 hours today due to two missing half inch screws. So we missed our newark-Madrid connection. Lemonade: now we all get to spend tomorrow in nyc! Central Park, Statue of Liberty, meet my buddy Wayne for lunch, and most importantly… Room service! Then off to Madrid tomorrow night. Adapt, … Continue reading
I’m Ready!
Hi, I’m Chris! I am ten years old and I am really exited for this trip! I am ready to go on the biggest adventure of my life!
It’s almost here
I can’t believe there are only 3 days left! I’m getting so excited and nervous! I can’t wait! -Ellie
3 days and counting…..
It feels like just yesterday that Jeff came home and said to me, “I have a WILD idea…” 9 months and many guide books later, we are on the brink of the adventure of a lifetime! So many different emotions right now – excitement and nervousness predominating for most of us. We’ve said most of … Continue reading