March 3, 2010 I got up early this morning (5:30am) and caught a taxi from my hotel to the main train station, the Atocha, in downtown Madird. My train departure was scheduled for 7:20am. Boarding a train in Spain is … Continue reading
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March 3, 2010, Riverside Tomorrow I begin my trip to Spain. I have not been outside of this country for about a year and a half–since the summer of 2008–so now I begin another adventure. Fear stopped me traveling last … Continue reading
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Spain Madrid, March 5, 2010 I did not wake up until 10 AM and by the time I showered, had breakfast and consulted with the concierge, it was noon, but Madrid only seems to get going by that time. I … Continue reading
March 2, 2010 I have just arrived at the international airport in Los Angeles. I got here about 4:30PM even though my flight is not till 8:30PM. I am flying British Airways. That is an hour earlier than is requested … Continue reading
March, 7, 2010 Madrid, Spain When you have stood under the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and looked up at Michelangelo’s magnificent fresco, the hands of God and man, when you have stood atop the Acropolis and marveled at the … Continue reading
Tuesday July 29, 2008 Last evening (Monday) I attended a concert in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. What a wonderful experience! When I think that I was sitting in this thousand year old cathedral, built at the time … Continue reading
Friday, July 21, 2006 11:14:42 PM Yesterday was my fourth day in Paris and I am continuing to improve my french. I am getting the much needed street practice and I am learning to overcome my fear of speaking. By … Continue reading
Thursday, July 20, 2006 4:54:57 PM Painting is a jeu d’esprit.* Chere Anna, After Notre Damn I stopped at the places shown by my guide the day before to buy supplies and then I returned to my hotel for some … Continue reading