Hello - a quick greeting from Paris before I totally pass out on my bed! We have been all over this city and have had tons of fun. I saw Versailles today, did the Louvre yesterday; and the Orsay the night before that.
I am pretty braindead at the moment so I will keep this note quick! Plus there is someone waiting for the one hotel computer so I will say Au Revoir for now and write again when I get the chance.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Bonjour from Paris!! It feels so good to finally be here --I am getting tired of my clothes and switching between languages, and playing bathroom roulette! Sofar we have done an admirable job of not buying these countries out! It is a downer when you know you have to carry it all yourself as the nice big bus is gone!
Today we visited the Notre Dame cathedral and the Saint Chapelle church. After we were done there we had some of the world famous Berthillion ice cream and then we took the Metro to Musee Orsay to do that up right. We did not want to go through museum overload tomorrow because that is our day to visit the Louvre.
It rained a little today but I will continue to hope for sunshine tomorrow.
Looking forward to coming home!
Today we visited the Notre Dame cathedral and the Saint Chapelle church. After we were done there we had some of the world famous Berthillion ice cream and then we took the Metro to Musee Orsay to do that up right. We did not want to go through museum overload tomorrow because that is our day to visit the Louvre.
It rained a little today but I will continue to hope for sunshine tomorrow.
Looking forward to coming home!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Bonjour from France!
We survived Italy and I am just a little bit bitter that it took until our very last day for me to get hit on by an Italian guy! Sheesh!! They must have really tightened their standards or something!
We said arrivederci to Italy and YIKES to Switzerland -- somebody forgot to tell us that that place is crazy expensive! I figured we were lucky because the dollar is about 1:1 with the swiss money, but then they charge about 4 times as much for everything! My $7.80 leg of chicken was evidence of that! It was far more expensive than even Italy!
Now we are happy to be in France, trying to get by in another language. I will miss snickering at the Ausfahrt signs but I am sure there is all sorts of fun ahead here in Beaune and tomorrow in Paris!Believe it or not, I haven't really bought very much. It's a downer when you have to carry it yourself!
Miss you all .... and toilets with seats :-)
We survived Italy and I am just a little bit bitter that it took until our very last day for me to get hit on by an Italian guy! Sheesh!! They must have really tightened their standards or something!
We said arrivederci to Italy and YIKES to Switzerland -- somebody forgot to tell us that that place is crazy expensive! I figured we were lucky because the dollar is about 1:1 with the swiss money, but then they charge about 4 times as much for everything! My $7.80 leg of chicken was evidence of that! It was far more expensive than even Italy!
Now we are happy to be in France, trying to get by in another language. I will miss snickering at the Ausfahrt signs but I am sure there is all sorts of fun ahead here in Beaune and tomorrow in Paris!Believe it or not, I haven't really bought very much. It's a downer when you have to carry it yourself!
Miss you all .... and toilets with seats :-)
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Greetings from Rome!
This city is every bit as crazy as I expected it to be, but at the same time, so much more than I expected too. Yesterday we took a walk through Caesar's rome, so that included colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Pantheon. Today we will take a guided tour of the Vatican and the Sixteen Chapels :) haha Yes Beth, I am keeping an eye out for those umbrellas!
The pictures I have taken won't do justice to most of these sites so I highly recommend that you just come here yourself to experience it! I have already tossed a coin into the Trevi fountain so that means I get to come back too!
Off to Cinque Terre tomorrow for our vacation FROM our vacation!! Aaah, nothing but rest and relaxation and maybe a boat ride.
This city is every bit as crazy as I expected it to be, but at the same time, so much more than I expected too. Yesterday we took a walk through Caesar's rome, so that included colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Pantheon. Today we will take a guided tour of the Vatican and the Sixteen Chapels :) haha Yes Beth, I am keeping an eye out for those umbrellas!
The pictures I have taken won't do justice to most of these sites so I highly recommend that you just come here yourself to experience it! I have already tossed a coin into the Trevi fountain so that means I get to come back too!
Off to Cinque Terre tomorrow for our vacation FROM our vacation!! Aaah, nothing but rest and relaxation and maybe a boat ride.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
ZZZ!
I just got done climbing the Duomo this afternoon, 463 stairs in each direction! Uff! The views were breathtaking- at least I think they were -- it was hard to tell because I hadn't totally gotten my breath back for it to be taken away! Speaking of breathtaking -- the David! I have seen so many pop-art images of Michaelangelo's David statue that I didn't expect to be standing staring at it in complete awe. He is enormous, and marble, and technically a naked 500 yr old man, but still, you can't help but be totally captivated. Michalangelo was definately a genius ... I mean, the veins in his arms, the muscles, the detail on his torso -- I expected him to breathe any minute. Even his toes were perfectly detailed! So that was impressive.
This morning we went through the Uffizi gallery that is packed full of art masterpieces, but I still think I have to give the most impressive award to David. Runner up is Bottacelli's Allegory of Spring. There truly is no substitute for the real thing, is there? Of course I am amused by the aprons and most unique boxer shorts they have for sale around here! hee hee
Tomorrow we go to Rome! I better start sleeping now!
I just got done climbing the Duomo this afternoon, 463 stairs in each direction! Uff! The views were breathtaking- at least I think they were -- it was hard to tell because I hadn't totally gotten my breath back for it to be taken away! Speaking of breathtaking -- the David! I have seen so many pop-art images of Michaelangelo's David statue that I didn't expect to be standing staring at it in complete awe. He is enormous, and marble, and technically a naked 500 yr old man, but still, you can't help but be totally captivated. Michalangelo was definately a genius ... I mean, the veins in his arms, the muscles, the detail on his torso -- I expected him to breathe any minute. Even his toes were perfectly detailed! So that was impressive.
This morning we went through the Uffizi gallery that is packed full of art masterpieces, but I still think I have to give the most impressive award to David. Runner up is Bottacelli's Allegory of Spring. There truly is no substitute for the real thing, is there? Of course I am amused by the aprons and most unique boxer shorts they have for sale around here! hee hee
Tomorrow we go to Rome! I better start sleeping now!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Greetings from Firenze (aka Florence) Italy!
We had a long drive in the rain to Venice 2 days ago, and took a most forgettable boat ride across the lagoon. I wonder if we would have been drier outside! We landed and trudged across a bridge or two to our hotel. We had time to dry off, change clothes, and then head out for dinner. I ate the pasta primavera but others were brave and ate the Fruit of the Sea spaghetti dinner, with mussels and other littel creepy crawlies.
After dinner, we walked back towards St Mark's Square and luckily the rain had stopped. I was enjoying the music of the orchestra and thought it was funny that they had an accordian player with them. As I paused to take a picture of that, someone came up behind me and put a camera right at my temple, like they were taking a close up picture of my forehead. This has happened before to me - by only one person on this planet ... my brother!! I spun around and it was him!!! What a shock!! My aunt and mom knew all along that he was surprising Jen with a trip to Italy for their 5th anniversary!! So they had it all coordinated behind my back to meet up in St. Mark's at the clock tower!
We wandered around the rest of that evening with them and walked them to where they caught their boat to their nice hotel. Then we met up with them in the AM after our walking tour, and we spent the rest of the afternoon doing the touristy things - eating along the grand canal, taking a gondola ride (We let Jen use her superstar haggling powers to get the price down), etc. What fun memories!! That was definately a good surprise!
Velva and I went in the museums and St. Mark's cathedral and all that stuff, did some quick souvenier shopping, and then today we headed here to Florence. Tonight we go to the Accademia museum and tomorrow we do the Uffizi gallergy and have free time to go leather shopping!! Woo hoo!
I am loving the self-guided tours that are in the sight-seeing supplement that came with the tour. It's helping me to get a lot more out of these places because otherwise I'd likely just blow through them in 10 min like I did with the St. Mark's church!
Gotta go - I'm doing laundry and time's up!
We had a long drive in the rain to Venice 2 days ago, and took a most forgettable boat ride across the lagoon. I wonder if we would have been drier outside! We landed and trudged across a bridge or two to our hotel. We had time to dry off, change clothes, and then head out for dinner. I ate the pasta primavera but others were brave and ate the Fruit of the Sea spaghetti dinner, with mussels and other littel creepy crawlies.
After dinner, we walked back towards St Mark's Square and luckily the rain had stopped. I was enjoying the music of the orchestra and thought it was funny that they had an accordian player with them. As I paused to take a picture of that, someone came up behind me and put a camera right at my temple, like they were taking a close up picture of my forehead. This has happened before to me - by only one person on this planet ... my brother!! I spun around and it was him!!! What a shock!! My aunt and mom knew all along that he was surprising Jen with a trip to Italy for their 5th anniversary!! So they had it all coordinated behind my back to meet up in St. Mark's at the clock tower!
We wandered around the rest of that evening with them and walked them to where they caught their boat to their nice hotel. Then we met up with them in the AM after our walking tour, and we spent the rest of the afternoon doing the touristy things - eating along the grand canal, taking a gondola ride (We let Jen use her superstar haggling powers to get the price down), etc. What fun memories!! That was definately a good surprise!
Velva and I went in the museums and St. Mark's cathedral and all that stuff, did some quick souvenier shopping, and then today we headed here to Florence. Tonight we go to the Accademia museum and tomorrow we do the Uffizi gallergy and have free time to go leather shopping!! Woo hoo!
I am loving the self-guided tours that are in the sight-seeing supplement that came with the tour. It's helping me to get a lot more out of these places because otherwise I'd likely just blow through them in 10 min like I did with the St. Mark's church!
Gotta go - I'm doing laundry and time's up!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sorry about the lack of photos on here. I am waiting until I get home and have the picture software I know how to use. I haven't seen any on these computers anyhow.
Neuschwanstein castle was incredible - just as I had hoped. Obviously he didn't select the location for its ease to walk to! up up up up up up up up! Velva and I cheated and rode the carraige down (pulled by some big horses)! We waved like we were royalty ourselves :) Aah, princess moments!
Neuschwanstein castle was incredible - just as I had hoped. Obviously he didn't select the location for its ease to walk to! up up up up up up up up! Velva and I cheated and rode the carraige down (pulled by some big horses)! We waved like we were royalty ourselves :) Aah, princess moments!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Grüss gott from Austria! We are unpacked once again in the little town of Reutte (pronounced Roy-tay) It's got a tremendous view of the Alps and we get to go see Neuschwanstein castle tomorrow -- you know, for decorating ideas and such! haha
Today we got to do the luge!! That was super duper fun!! too bad my back yard isn't big enough for one of those!!
Dachau concentration camp was quite somber and sad, imagining the cruelty in the SS and Nazi's hearts, and then trying to reconcile that with what we've seen of the German people so far -- like Herr Jung and some of the others. Nothing but kindness. And then there were stories about how the prisoners helped each other out and kept each other's spirits up if at all possible. The thing I will remember most is a mother's day card one prisoner made and sent to his mom. So it was the humanity that remained that I found most impressive.
Now - off to do some laundry and then head down for dinner. I'm sure it will be another adventure -- I don't even want to talk about today's lunch just yet! EEEW I'm glad I'm an adult and didn't have to eat my meal before ordering dessert!
Today we got to do the luge!! That was super duper fun!! too bad my back yard isn't big enough for one of those!!
Dachau concentration camp was quite somber and sad, imagining the cruelty in the SS and Nazi's hearts, and then trying to reconcile that with what we've seen of the German people so far -- like Herr Jung and some of the others. Nothing but kindness. And then there were stories about how the prisoners helped each other out and kept each other's spirits up if at all possible. The thing I will remember most is a mother's day card one prisoner made and sent to his mom. So it was the humanity that remained that I found most impressive.
Now - off to do some laundry and then head down for dinner. I'm sure it will be another adventure -- I don't even want to talk about today's lunch just yet! EEEW I'm glad I'm an adult and didn't have to eat my meal before ordering dessert!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Sorry that the commenting ability got screwed up - I think I fixed it!
Off to Austria and the Neuschwanstein Castle - oh boy oh boy - decorating ideas! hah
Before I go I must say the breakfasts here are incredible. Cold cuts, fruit, chocolates, herring (eew), orange juice, tea, coffee, champagne, rolls, all sorts of jams, etc. Divine way to start the day.
Off to Austria and the Neuschwanstein Castle - oh boy oh boy - decorating ideas! hah
Before I go I must say the breakfasts here are incredible. Cold cuts, fruit, chocolates, herring (eew), orange juice, tea, coffee, champagne, rolls, all sorts of jams, etc. Divine way to start the day.
Guten Tag, Probst, etc! Hello from Rothenburg ob der Tauber (aka Rothenburg)- a darling little town that's been well preserved since the old (REALLY OLD) times. I can't spell the word I'm looking for. Anyhow, we had a nice time and a ultra steep hike to Rheinfels Castle ruis yesterday, as well as a very nice, very touching, very informative city tour around Bacharach with the retired local schoolmaster, Herr Jung. He had us all singing and he was helping US up the stairs, even at age 77
We have a group dinner tonight and then another walking tour, this time with the night watchman. Fun fun!
It's been unusually hot so I've had to buy some cooler shirts! 80's most every day. I came prepared for rain and cold! Oops.
And now, a few hours later, I'm updating this to tell you I had a super fun run across town after dinner in the pouring down rain! Aaak! I was being noble and ran to get our coats and umbrella because we were scheduled to do that Night Watchman tour at 8, and we discovered the rain at 7:45! So ran I did, and my skirt kept threatening to fall off, and oh it was just a sight. All those slick cobblestones - it's a wonder I didn't fall and get all bloodied up!
The rain stopped partway through the tour and now I'm dry once again and back at the hotel, were I intend to sit down and scribble madly in my journal about all I learned. Oh yeah, and blow dry my clothes that got soaked! I guess I am putting that new quick-dry shirt to the test!
For those of you wondering how I'm doing with the food - I've been quite brave and have explored foods outside my comfort level! I have eaten Indonesian food, I ate bratwurst and schnitzel today, as well as some local pastry that I can't spell or pronounce. The coke here is funny so I haven't been drinking anywhere close to my usual amount, and of course Mountain Dew is non-existent! I've been drinking that clear toxic stuff that always throws my kidneys off -- water!!!! Gulp! I better be skinny with great skin when I come back!
We have a group dinner tonight and then another walking tour, this time with the night watchman. Fun fun!
It's been unusually hot so I've had to buy some cooler shirts! 80's most every day. I came prepared for rain and cold! Oops.
And now, a few hours later, I'm updating this to tell you I had a super fun run across town after dinner in the pouring down rain! Aaak! I was being noble and ran to get our coats and umbrella because we were scheduled to do that Night Watchman tour at 8, and we discovered the rain at 7:45! So ran I did, and my skirt kept threatening to fall off, and oh it was just a sight. All those slick cobblestones - it's a wonder I didn't fall and get all bloodied up!
The rain stopped partway through the tour and now I'm dry once again and back at the hotel, were I intend to sit down and scribble madly in my journal about all I learned. Oh yeah, and blow dry my clothes that got soaked! I guess I am putting that new quick-dry shirt to the test!
For those of you wondering how I'm doing with the food - I've been quite brave and have explored foods outside my comfort level! I have eaten Indonesian food, I ate bratwurst and schnitzel today, as well as some local pastry that I can't spell or pronounce. The coke here is funny so I haven't been drinking anywhere close to my usual amount, and of course Mountain Dew is non-existent! I've been drinking that clear toxic stuff that always throws my kidneys off -- water!!!! Gulp! I better be skinny with great skin when I come back!
Monday, May 12, 2008
We're leaving this place soon so I'm not sure when I'll have internet access again.
We're going to Keukenhof gardens and then down the road (for approx 7 hours) to Germany. I've been passing out dead asleep as soon as my head hits my pillow, but I imagine I'll fall asleep again once I get on the bus!
We're going to Keukenhof gardens and then down the road (for approx 7 hours) to Germany. I've been passing out dead asleep as soon as my head hits my pillow, but I imagine I'll fall asleep again once I get on the bus!
Uff da!
Today was our first full day of touring but far from our first 'strenuous'day, which by definition of the tour description is 6-10 miles. We've reached the 6 mile mark on every day but the first, and today we actually logged 8.7 miles! 22949 steps, which you know I'm going to try to make an even 23K before I go to bed!
I'm SO glad we decided to do a tour instead of theoretically saving money by doing it all ourself. I'm delighted that I don't have to figure everything out, and there are definately perks to going with this tour group. We were the first people into the Anne Frank house when it opened this morning at 9AM, and you should have seen the lines waiting to get in!
It was incredible just how small of a space they were crammed in. As one man said, A living prision" The furniture is out of the rooms but the pictures Anne put up on the walls were still there.
From there we saw the Westerkerk, which is where Rembrandt is buried, and then we took a walking tour and then lemme see, it's all running together! We ate lunch high in a restaurant overlooking the rooftops of Amsterdam. I had a sandwich and a pannekoeken (special pancake that's wrapped over a few scoops if ice cream and whipped cream). We hopped a tram and went to the Rijksmuseum, where I actually was able to appreciate art!! It was great!
After that, we wandered around and then headed off on another long walk for our much needed rest, which was an hour and a half long cruise along the canals. That was super cool and some tour members even fell asleep!
We finished up our time in Amsterdam by walking through the Red Light District and then headed back on the train to Haarlem for our final night here.
I've really enjoyed the Netherlands and can't wait for all we will see in the rest of the countries!
Today was our first full day of touring but far from our first 'strenuous'day, which by definition of the tour description is 6-10 miles. We've reached the 6 mile mark on every day but the first, and today we actually logged 8.7 miles! 22949 steps, which you know I'm going to try to make an even 23K before I go to bed!
I'm SO glad we decided to do a tour instead of theoretically saving money by doing it all ourself. I'm delighted that I don't have to figure everything out, and there are definately perks to going with this tour group. We were the first people into the Anne Frank house when it opened this morning at 9AM, and you should have seen the lines waiting to get in!
It was incredible just how small of a space they were crammed in. As one man said, A living prision" The furniture is out of the rooms but the pictures Anne put up on the walls were still there.
From there we saw the Westerkerk, which is where Rembrandt is buried, and then we took a walking tour and then lemme see, it's all running together! We ate lunch high in a restaurant overlooking the rooftops of Amsterdam. I had a sandwich and a pannekoeken (special pancake that's wrapped over a few scoops if ice cream and whipped cream). We hopped a tram and went to the Rijksmuseum, where I actually was able to appreciate art!! It was great!
After that, we wandered around and then headed off on another long walk for our much needed rest, which was an hour and a half long cruise along the canals. That was super cool and some tour members even fell asleep!
We finished up our time in Amsterdam by walking through the Red Light District and then headed back on the train to Haarlem for our final night here.
I've really enjoyed the Netherlands and can't wait for all we will see in the rest of the countries!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
It's Monday morning here in Haarlem. We met our tour group yesterday and did a quick walking tour of Haarlem with a local guide. It's an amazing old city with city council people dedicated to preserving it's historic feel - thus all the old buildings have original entryways, the streets are still tile and cobblestone, etc. The tiles in front of the door were made to show what sort of business it was, due to few people knowing how to read. I took a picture of the pharmacy one ;-)
We also went into Amsterdam on our own to see the museum of bags and purses and it was every bit as wonderful as I imagined. To see the craftsmanship in those beaded bags from the 1700s and 1800s, and to see how women of old used to carry their things. They probably laughed when the Swiss Army knife came out- because they've carried those things around on their little purses for years! I refrained from buying anything at the gift store - aren't you proud?!
I really liked Amsterdam, with all the tree-lined canals and bikes. It has an extremely laid back atmosphere and it was really easy to navigate. It has the most countries represented in its population, over 175, whereas NYC is only 3rd with 152 or something like that. Anyhow, it was very pretty.
Today we go (in 15 min) there again, this time visiting the Anne Frank house, the Rikjsmuseum, and we take a canal boat cruise. That looked like fun based on what we saw yesterday. So relaxing!
We continue to pass out the moment our heads hit the pillow. Our highest mileage day so far was 6.7. We're averaging 6.33 miles/day - no wonder we're so tired!!
We ate at an indonesian restaurant last night that was pretty good. Tonight - who knows what we'll eat! I've only given in to the McDonalds temptation twice - once for a hamburger in Belgium and for an ice cream cone yesterday in Amsterdam. It has been unusually hot here so we're dying. Luckily today feels cooler!
All for now ~
We also went into Amsterdam on our own to see the museum of bags and purses and it was every bit as wonderful as I imagined. To see the craftsmanship in those beaded bags from the 1700s and 1800s, and to see how women of old used to carry their things. They probably laughed when the Swiss Army knife came out- because they've carried those things around on their little purses for years! I refrained from buying anything at the gift store - aren't you proud?!
I really liked Amsterdam, with all the tree-lined canals and bikes. It has an extremely laid back atmosphere and it was really easy to navigate. It has the most countries represented in its population, over 175, whereas NYC is only 3rd with 152 or something like that. Anyhow, it was very pretty.
Today we go (in 15 min) there again, this time visiting the Anne Frank house, the Rikjsmuseum, and we take a canal boat cruise. That looked like fun based on what we saw yesterday. So relaxing!
We continue to pass out the moment our heads hit the pillow. Our highest mileage day so far was 6.7. We're averaging 6.33 miles/day - no wonder we're so tired!!
We ate at an indonesian restaurant last night that was pretty good. Tonight - who knows what we'll eat! I've only given in to the McDonalds temptation twice - once for a hamburger in Belgium and for an ice cream cone yesterday in Amsterdam. It has been unusually hot here so we're dying. Luckily today feels cooler!
All for now ~
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Oh our aching feet!
We've had quite the adventure, finding our way from Brussels to here! We had some confusion at the train station because there are multiple stops with each city name, and none of the signs have an English translation! We finally found our way to Haarlem and walked the 10 minutes to the hotel, and dropped off our suitcases just as fast as we could!
No time to sleep or eat, we walked BACK to the train station and then attempted (without what I consider much success) to figure out their bus system. It has been an adventure, to say the least! It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't amount to probably close to an extra mile of unnecessary walking. Anyhow - we made it to the pretty tulip gardens and now we're back at the hotel, just trying to decide where to go eat.
The weather has been unexpectedly hot - 80s - so I'm regretting some of the clothes I brought along. I was prepared for rain and cold - this is a different story!
We walked 15855 steps yesterday (I forget how many miles) and today we're already at 5.94 miles - Uff da!
For our late lunch we had the best little Profitteroles in Keukenhoff -- we both got the one with strawberries and whipped cream. Yumm! The coke tastes funny and is approx 2 euros ($3) per 300mL bottle (10 oz) - so I've actually been drinking water. It's not terribly cheap either but once i put my koolaid mix in it, all is well!
Ok, time to go eat supper so I can come back here and pass out!!
Tomorrow we go to the bags and purses museum :-) Yippie!
We've had quite the adventure, finding our way from Brussels to here! We had some confusion at the train station because there are multiple stops with each city name, and none of the signs have an English translation! We finally found our way to Haarlem and walked the 10 minutes to the hotel, and dropped off our suitcases just as fast as we could!
No time to sleep or eat, we walked BACK to the train station and then attempted (without what I consider much success) to figure out their bus system. It has been an adventure, to say the least! It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't amount to probably close to an extra mile of unnecessary walking. Anyhow - we made it to the pretty tulip gardens and now we're back at the hotel, just trying to decide where to go eat.
The weather has been unexpectedly hot - 80s - so I'm regretting some of the clothes I brought along. I was prepared for rain and cold - this is a different story!
We walked 15855 steps yesterday (I forget how many miles) and today we're already at 5.94 miles - Uff da!
For our late lunch we had the best little Profitteroles in Keukenhoff -- we both got the one with strawberries and whipped cream. Yumm! The coke tastes funny and is approx 2 euros ($3) per 300mL bottle (10 oz) - so I've actually been drinking water. It's not terribly cheap either but once i put my koolaid mix in it, all is well!
Ok, time to go eat supper so I can come back here and pass out!!
Tomorrow we go to the bags and purses museum :-) Yippie!
Friday, May 09, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Tomorrow is the day!!
I am at Mom & Dad's in Puyallup and my aunt and I both have our stuff all packed and ready to go. I was slightly bummed that I didn't have a perfect pair of black pants but rather, 3 pairs in various shades of green/khaki/slate. Lady Luck was smiling down on me because I went to Title 9 to take back a dress and the black pants that I had high hopes for, and I found the truly PERFECT pair! The only problem? They're for normal height people. Phooey. Luckily ... the clerks knew of an alterations place further down the block so I headed there and paid them double and they had them ready for me in an hour! I'm even going to wear them on the airplane tomorrow! So whew, my photos won't look like I'm wearing the same thing every day!
My second SD memory card for my camera arrived just in time, so if I take low quality photos I can take 20,000 of them! I look forward to sharing each and every one of them with you :-)
I am at Mom & Dad's in Puyallup and my aunt and I both have our stuff all packed and ready to go. I was slightly bummed that I didn't have a perfect pair of black pants but rather, 3 pairs in various shades of green/khaki/slate. Lady Luck was smiling down on me because I went to Title 9 to take back a dress and the black pants that I had high hopes for, and I found the truly PERFECT pair! The only problem? They're for normal height people. Phooey. Luckily ... the clerks knew of an alterations place further down the block so I headed there and paid them double and they had them ready for me in an hour! I'm even going to wear them on the airplane tomorrow! So whew, my photos won't look like I'm wearing the same thing every day!
My second SD memory card for my camera arrived just in time, so if I take low quality photos I can take 20,000 of them! I look forward to sharing each and every one of them with you :-)
Sunday, May 04, 2008
TIME FLIES!
I have two more days of work and then I'm off for my trip! I've been so busy with the house that I haven't been obsessing about the trip as much as I ordinarily would! The weather forecast for Brussels on Friday is saying 75 and sunny! Hooray! Our bleary eyes will just love that :) It will help us stay awake. Velva is packing her stuff up today so we both are ready to go!
I am just going to move another load of stuff over tonight and maybe some more tomorrow and then I'll call it good. Unless I find time to take over a little more stuff...
I'll try to find internet cafes and post updates on here as we travel so check back!
I have two more days of work and then I'm off for my trip! I've been so busy with the house that I haven't been obsessing about the trip as much as I ordinarily would! The weather forecast for Brussels on Friday is saying 75 and sunny! Hooray! Our bleary eyes will just love that :) It will help us stay awake. Velva is packing her stuff up today so we both are ready to go!
I am just going to move another load of stuff over tonight and maybe some more tomorrow and then I'll call it good. Unless I find time to take over a little more stuff...
I'll try to find internet cafes and post updates on here as we travel so check back!
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