2009 Europe – On the road again

July 10, 2009

Paris 2

After breakfast in the hotel we asked directions from the hotel receptionist to any motorbike shops that might be nearby. Sam was keen to buy some body armour if he could find some. The directions we were given were not all that clear and we walked for about an hour without sighting anything that resembled a bike shop.

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 9, 2009

Paris 1

Sam’s tonsils were still giving him trouble, so after breakfast our first stop was the pharmacy. We called Dad for his birthday and headed off for a day in Paris.

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 8, 2009

Sierre to Paris

We packed and cleaned up as much as we could at Serafino before heading down to the cure for a farewell breakfast of croissants and coffee with Marie-Francoise, Roland, and Michel. They were, as always, extraordinarily generous hosts and it was sad to say goodbye to such dear friends. Marie-Francoise surprised and overwhelmed me with a gift of one of...

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 7, 2009

Château de Chillon

We had an earlier start this morning. We were luckily awake when Peter’s phone rang at 7am. It was a call from Griffith University offering him an interview for a job. It was arranged for next Tuesday. Fortunately we will be back by then, but it will be a scramble for Peter to be adequately prepared.

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 6, 2009

Val d’Anniviers and Martigny

We started the day with breakfast left in the house for us by our ever generous hosts. Getting Sam out of bed was not too hard as he was looking forward to his first full day in Switzerland and the chance to speak more French (for which he is showing considerable talent).

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 5, 2009

Avignon to Sierre

We started early, having a scratch breakfast of the chocolate donuts and juice that I had bought in Barcelona before we left. We stopped for coffee and hot chocolate not far along our journey.

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 4, 2009

Barcelona to Avignon

We had planned an early start and had finished breakfast and packing by 8. However, we wanted to make one more trip to the market – me to get some fruit and Sam to get his dragon fruit juice. We were soon back to check out of the hotel and to get our luggage back to pick up our car....

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 3, 2009

Barcelona 3

Our last full day in Barcelona started at an appropriately late hour. We are adjusting well to Spanish hours! Breakfast at 9 and on the road by 10. Our plan was to make it to the Torre de Collserola, the large communication tower that dominated the skyline. This was going to stretch our commuting skills somewhat, as so far we...

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 2, 2009

Barcelona 2

Sam has been having very long days, but is still fighting fit. A late breakfast in the hotel dining room set us up for another day in Barcelona. The weather forecast suggested the possibility of afternoon storms, so I decided we should try to do as much sightseeing as we could in the morning.

2009 Europe/Travel with grandchildren

July 1, 2009

Barcelona 1

I’m taking over the blog today as Peter is off on his conference, Majella. Sam and I slept in and said farewell to Peter as he headed off to his conference and we headed down for a substantial breakfast of bacon, egg, sausages, pastries, cereal, coffee and juice. We then set off to buy our Barcelona cards which would give...

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Category: 2009 Europe

Paris 2

Paris 1

Sierre to Paris

Château de Chillon

Val d’Anniviers and Martigny

Avignon to Sierre

Barcelona to Avignon

Barcelona 3

Barcelona 2

Barcelona 1