Kitty and I wanted to alert our followers of our pending travels to Madrid. We’ll leave tomorrow (Jan 9) and will be gone for five weeks, and plan to keep up a regular travel blog starting the end of the week. We’ve rented an Airbnb apartment in the Chamberí district, north of the old city… Continue reading Here We Go Again!
Author: Lorena L. Russell
My partner Kitty and I have lived in Asheville NC since 1982 and have recently retired. We'll use this blog primarily to track our travel experiences near home and afar.
From Sacre Coeur To Asheville
We’ve been home for a few days now, but we’ve been busy with little time to organize ourselves enough for a blog. Our return trip has left us feeling quite positive and lucky. Sometimes it’s easier to focus on the things that go wrong and miss the luck. But in the long run, our good fortune… Continue reading From Sacre Coeur To Asheville
Rivière Saguenay
We’ve spent two days here in the community of Sacre Coeur, in a cabin with a view overlooking the Saguenay River. Our place is well-equipped, though appropriately rustic for our remote location. It’s not entirely remote. There’s a well-known restaurant down the hill on the water that we’ll eat at today, and a pizza place… Continue reading Rivière Saguenay
From Montmorency Falls to a Lending Library
On Tuesday our weather was influenced by “former tropical storm Lee.” We were happy to brave the drizzle on Monday, but on Tuesday we are greeted with a steady, heavy rain and decide to spend the day inside. I finish up a blog and work on photos while Kitty works a jigsaw puzzle. We’re lucky… Continue reading From Montmorency Falls to a Lending Library
Old Quebec City
On Sunday we decide to venture into Old Town. Given our experience climbing hills on our first day, we decide to see what public transportation might afford. We made it to a pharmacy to buy bus passes (about 30 USD apiece for 5 days), and then headed for the nearest bus. We just missed the… Continue reading Old Quebec City
Arriving Quebec City, Saint-Roch Neighborhood
We wake up early, finish final chores and drag our bags up the hill to the train station. It’s a doable walk and I was glad we’d taken the time yesterday to find the best route. I realize I’m used to European 19th century behemoth train stations, and Montreal station has a relatively modest profile. We’d… Continue reading Arriving Quebec City, Saint-Roch Neighborhood
Little Italy, Mont Royal Plateau & Botanical Gardens
On Monday morning we bought 3-day transportation passes and set off for Marche Jean Talon on the Metro. Our apartment is close to Victoria Station, so it was an easy ride on the Orange line. The Metro is notably clean and calming compared to most. Announcements are in French but clear, and the trains are… Continue reading Little Italy, Mont Royal Plateau & Botanical Gardens
Travel Advice for the Barcelona Bound
This past summer Kitty and I have spoken to several friends & acquaintances who are planning trips to Barcelona. Those conversations have prompted us to add this entry, intended for those who are planning a Barcelona trip and seeking recommendations for independent travel. Along with Barcelona blogs on this WordPress site, our earlier Blogger site… Continue reading Travel Advice for the Barcelona Bound
Parks 2
Barcelona’s parks continue to attract us with their quiet spaces, city views, statuary, flora and fauna. There are always birds and dogs, and the Mediterranean plants are largely different and diverse. Even the small parks often have dog parks and children’s play area. The building below is a youth center.
Girona
For years our friends have told us what a beautiful city Girona is. It’s about 1.5 hours north from Barcelona by local train and an hour with express, but until now we’ve never made the trek. One of the things about having an entire month is the permission it allows for a day away from… Continue reading Girona
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