In the US we have chocolate Easter bunnies
In the UK they have chocolate Easter eggs
I of course had to buy some
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Last Stop - Dublin
'"It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.
"So it is."
"And freezing."
"Is it?"
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately."'
From Winnie-the-Pooh By A.A. Milne
The final stop on our whirlwind European tour was Dublin. Much to our disappointment we were traveling from the warmth of Barcelona to the unseasonably cold weather of Ireland (you know it's bad when the locals are disgusted with how frigid it is).
Caitlin is part Irish (the part that her last name comes from) so she was extremely excited to step foot on her "native" soil. She even intended to buy a whiskey that bore her family's name, even though it was 'disgusting tasting'. She was also looking forward to trying local Irish beer - a sentiment I did not share, but supported.
Caitlin is part Irish (the part that her last name comes from) so she was extremely excited to step foot on her "native" soil. She even intended to buy a whiskey that bore her family's name, even though it was 'disgusting tasting'. She was also looking forward to trying local Irish beer - a sentiment I did not share, but supported.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Picture of the Day
At the Old Jameson Distillery
It's fitting that we were drinking at 10:30am in Dublin, right?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Barcelona = Sun, Tapas, and Cava = Amazing
'"If we walk far enough," says Dorothy, "we shall sometime come to someplace."'
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Caitlin and I had decided we were going to fly on the cheap for this trip. And that meant no checked luggage. We both had no difficulty packing light at home but now that we'd completed the first leg of our journey Caitlin found herself having a little trouble; all her belongings refused to fit. Unlike all American airlines, a lot of cheap (I'm not going to dignify them by saying inexpensive, they are cheap) European airlines only allow one piece of hand luggage - no personal item. It was with this that Caitlin struggled. She shifted, squeezed, pushed, and pressed but her belongings wouldn't compress into her suitcase. After a hour and a half she admitted defeat and put some of her stuff in my bag. This would become a tread and growing issues with each flight.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Picture of the Day
So the Basilica of Sagrada FamÃlia was started in 1882 and is projected to be finished in 2026
If you know anything about Spanish architecture (specifically in Barcelona) you won't be surprised that it's a Gaudi design
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Picture of the Day
Sun and sand in Barcelona
Caitlin and I couldn't help but take our shoes off in the sand
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Springtime in Paris
'"And remember, also," added the Princess of Sweet Rhyme, "that many places you would like to see are just off the map and many things you want to know are just out of sight or a little beyond your reach. But someday you'll reach them all, for what you learn today, for no reason at all, will help you discover all the wonderful secrets of tomorrow.”
From The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
After months of planning Caitlin and I were finally going on our crazy two week vacation. First stop: Paris.
With neither of us able to use our phones (without selling our first born to pay the bill) we had arranged to meet outside her baggage claim. Easier said than done. Apparently Charles de Gaulle Airport is known for causing maze-like confusion in travelers - a fact which we were unaware of until I tried to find my way from my gate to hers. I had to ask two different people where to go. I'd like to say that we did a classic airport meeting, complete with slow motion running, but in reality I didn't see her until I was almost upon her.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Picture of the Day
Caitlin & I discovered this wonderful pastry shop where they serve the most amazing cream puff pastry
It is a must visit if you are in Paris
Check out their website by clicking HERE
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Picture of the Day
Cold and rain didn't stop Caitlin and me from exploring Paris on our first day there
It did, however, do a number on our hair
Friday, March 15, 2013
Picture of the Day
I spend a lot of time in two places: the Library and Anni's
One I really enjoy, the other I used to enjoy but am developing a love/hate relationship with
Hopefully you can guess which is which ;-)
(Hint, the one I enjoy usually has wine available)
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