Tomorrow will conclude the journey we have been on the past 11 months. As it would be difficult, not to mention incredibly bittersweet, to write a sweeping final blog, we’ll leave it open. We are intrigued with the prospect of keeping up this blog, despite the current end of our overseas lives. Besides, with little in the way of permanence established at home, the decision-making process in our re-entry and where we ultimately end up should be rich with material. We wish we could read ahead and see where we do end up.
If your interests in this blog extend beyond travel, keep reading, as it might be entertaining (though the photos might not be as picturesque). If this is your last read, thanks for being with us this year. We felt very supported in our adventure knowing that family and friends were taking part in something that was so special to us. We are thankful for every second of this year and thankful it turned out as well as it did. So, ciao, adios, auf weidersehen! -Travis and Trisha
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Spain
Excursion to Toledo
The Toldeo Cathedral
....supposedly one of the most beautiful in all of Europe
The city (the former capital of Spain) is on top of a hill, surrounded by a stone wall
the narrow city streets were an adventure to walk on
lovely city streets...
The top of a mosque
The "Bullet Train"
This high speed train runs over 200 miles an hour! We traveled a distance of 100 miles in 30 minutes flat. Amazing.
Excited for our first trip outside of Madrid
Another typical plaza in the center of the city. As usual, late in the day all the folks gather together and sit and catch up on their days. Very pleasant!
I loved watching this sweet elderly man pacing the square. Looks like he might have benefited from drinking more milk though in his younger days!
Our first "Menu of the Dia." This is my 1st course of their famous gaspacho- served more pureed and smooth here than how we make it in CA...
a view from on top of the city
love the flowers and shadows
The Packing Nightmare!
We actually lived amongst this for several days!
Down to the last load...
Goodbye to our apartment... now we're homeless!
4 comments:
Trish, you guys might already be on your way home as I write this, and I'm praying for a safe and happy flight. It was awesome reading your blogs all year. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us. Hope I get to see you soon (but of course I want you to get settled in first - there may be some culture shock to deal with!). And welcome home!
Wow, 11 months! It really flew by, I bet. But how bittersweet. I pray that you are content with where you are at for the moment. Hope to see you soon (we have a guest room :)
Alison
Hi Trish and Travis,
It has been great reading your blog. I can't believe 11 months went by so fast! I wish I would have thought to do what you guys did when I was a few years younger. What an experience!
If you guys make it down to San Diego we would love to see you guys to hear more about all of your adventures over a glass of wine or a beer!
Thanks for sharing!
Kyle
I'm glad you guys made it home safe and sound. You will have lots of stories to tell your grandchildren, now. I would love to hear what your reactions were when you got back - What things seem different, etc.
Love, Melvin
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