TRAM stop at 4 am. Jess was thrilled!
Nice, France - - - or just the FRENCH RIVIERA in general has made our top spots!! A place to return in the future...preferably when we can rent a car! Veeeeeeeeeery nice (especially our tans!!!)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Barcelona, Spain
barcelona- so pumped to finally go to a beach and try the sangria which was great and to my suprise when got up had more alcohol in it then one would think!! european beaches are not like any other beach I have been to. There are many topless girls, over weight old men in speedos, many people just in there undies, and if your lucky when walking on the board walk you can run into a naked man with just a backpack on flopping around!!! ick!!! we saw the church that has been under construction since 1824 and it is massive and neat, and maybe someday will be finished. You can always go out intell 6 am and be loud anytime of the day! watch out for people on bikes in parks that drive past out and moon you..um it was fun, funny, and a good time.
Bonjour!!
Paris, France
- the Obelisque
- Jardin des Tuileries
- Hotel des Invalides
- Grand Palais
- Petit Palais
- Parc des Buttes Chaumont
- Sacre Coeur
- Moulin Rouge
- Palais Royal
- Musee du Louvre
- Notre Dame
- Pantheon
- Jardin du Luxumbourg
- Palais du Justice
- Ile de la Cite
- Saint Michel
- Tour Eiffel
- Arc de Triomphe
- Opera Garnier
-GREEEEEEEEEEAT WEATHER.
- and so much more!
- the Obelisque
- Jardin des Tuileries
- Hotel des Invalides
- Grand Palais
- Petit Palais
- Parc des Buttes Chaumont
- Sacre Coeur
- Moulin Rouge
- Palais Royal
- Musee du Louvre
- Notre Dame
- Pantheon
- Jardin du Luxumbourg
- Palais du Justice
- Ile de la Cite
- Saint Michel
- Tour Eiffel
- Arc de Triomphe
- Opera Garnier
-GREEEEEEEEEEAT WEATHER.
- and so much more!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
back in the land of fjords and expensive living!
we must admit....we are rather behind on our blog. but hopefully as our travels progress we are able to keep up and catch up in time!
4 days in NORWAY : )
we landed in Rygge, Norway after a very early morning flight from Germany and were completely blessed with a beautiful day! the weather was just perfect. we made oru way to Moss, which is a city i studied in 3 years ago. here we were able to crash at the student dorms for two nights free of charge...it was wonderful! all sorts of free food because so many students had just left for there summer and a place to do ALL of our laundry for free : )
enough with the boring stuff. the first day we utilized teh weather and went exploring! i showed jess all the places i once called home and then we went trekking through the woods finding all sorts of cool places and rocks to climb! after this, naturally, the weather brought us rain teh next day or so. but it was alright....we were able to relax and hang out with some of the students still at the dorms. it was nice to meet other norwegian and UND students. there were very kind to let strangers into their home to hang out with them. we did more exploring the next day and this is when i would say i had one of my ´movie moments´. norway is such a beautiful country with so much to offer, even in a small smelly town like Moss! we climbed and walked and climbed and found some of the highest points in Moss with great views. the nature here is simply wonderful!
well this was moss.....the next day we were off to Oslo for a professional soccer game with Sven and his friend Martin - - but the internet is out of time and out of money so TO BE CONTINUED.
4 days in NORWAY : )
we landed in Rygge, Norway after a very early morning flight from Germany and were completely blessed with a beautiful day! the weather was just perfect. we made oru way to Moss, which is a city i studied in 3 years ago. here we were able to crash at the student dorms for two nights free of charge...it was wonderful! all sorts of free food because so many students had just left for there summer and a place to do ALL of our laundry for free : )
enough with the boring stuff. the first day we utilized teh weather and went exploring! i showed jess all the places i once called home and then we went trekking through the woods finding all sorts of cool places and rocks to climb! after this, naturally, the weather brought us rain teh next day or so. but it was alright....we were able to relax and hang out with some of the students still at the dorms. it was nice to meet other norwegian and UND students. there were very kind to let strangers into their home to hang out with them. we did more exploring the next day and this is when i would say i had one of my ´movie moments´. norway is such a beautiful country with so much to offer, even in a small smelly town like Moss! we climbed and walked and climbed and found some of the highest points in Moss with great views. the nature here is simply wonderful!
well this was moss.....the next day we were off to Oslo for a professional soccer game with Sven and his friend Martin - - but the internet is out of time and out of money so TO BE CONTINUED.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
GERMANY
Munich.... it seems to be raining every where we go. We arrived at 4 am and thankfully got picked up by a friend from oz. What a nice kind person to pick us up that early. then we went to her place were we fell asleep and she went to work. When she got back we proceeded to go pick up another pal from oz, it was a reunion.
We hit the town and learnt all about there traditional outfits for octoberfest. we thought about trying them on but it was quiet the project so we passed. Even though I would of looked great in it. we went to a beach club party for one of the Aussies work, and then went out after that. I must tell you that that night made me want to never ever ever wear heals AGAIN dang it.
next day- was their next biggest holiday to Octoberfest so we got to see many guys and gals all dressed up drinking huge mugs of beer, singing, dancing and acting like not so typical Germans, it was just like the movies.
Munich.... it seems to be raining every where we go. We arrived at 4 am and thankfully got picked up by a friend from oz. What a nice kind person to pick us up that early. then we went to her place were we fell asleep and she went to work. When she got back we proceeded to go pick up another pal from oz, it was a reunion.
We hit the town and learnt all about there traditional outfits for octoberfest. we thought about trying them on but it was quiet the project so we passed. Even though I would of looked great in it. we went to a beach club party for one of the Aussies work, and then went out after that. I must tell you that that night made me want to never ever ever wear heals AGAIN dang it.
next day- was their next biggest holiday to Octoberfest so we got to see many guys and gals all dressed up drinking huge mugs of beer, singing, dancing and acting like not so typical Germans, it was just like the movies.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Budapest, Hungary
a lovely place to spend two days!
the weather cooperated for the most part as well.
we enjoyed seeing some colorful and of course big beautiful buildings.
we spent a day at the thermal baths - - but missed out on our long anticipated massage because of language barriers and bad timing! bummer.
we walked over probably everybridge in the city and hiked up some hills as well in order to achieve a clear view of the river winding through the entire city.
we splurged on a delicious Mexican meal one evening and we just missed out on Budapast's 'Palincka' festival which would have been an interesting event.
a good stay - a nice city.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Vienna, Austria
BIG.
very big.
it took us a while to figure out where we were suppose to go and what we were suppose to see.
but when you hit that spot in the city....you know.
the buildings are massive, the architecture is stunning, and they just go and go and go.
but for our timing and taste it was just too big!
another trip, more money, and more time maybe we will fall in love with Vienna like many do!
very big.
it took us a while to figure out where we were suppose to go and what we were suppose to see.
but when you hit that spot in the city....you know.
the buildings are massive, the architecture is stunning, and they just go and go and go.
but for our timing and taste it was just too big!
another trip, more money, and more time maybe we will fall in love with Vienna like many do!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
CZECH please?!
Czech Republic...May 3-6ish
First stop: PRAHA (or Prague in English - which Jess and I don't get - why do we have to change the names of all these towns in all these different countries?!) it just confuses everyone.
so we currently have 4000 dollars in our hands. well not really but it still feels great!! if only a meal didnt cost 149 CZK. our hostel was just ok - - but far of the beaten path which made for even more walking for us...well or maybe just a few extra times that we jumped on the public transportation risking a fine or two : / lucky for us and $ we happened to jump into a free bar crawl our first night as well! we may have been in our 'track suits' but that didnt stop us in the end! we just had to hang out with the Canadian studs that we had met in the city square : )
the following day we went on the free(naturally) NewEurope walking tour where we 'saw the sights'...this includes some things such as cathedrals, the famous astronomical clock, Mozart this or that, Charles Bridge, a museam or two, and so forth. our tour guide was very entertaining none the less!! we later stopped in for some lunch and just so happened to run into some new Aussie friends (Benjamin and Tommy) that we had met in Poland....this must be a sign (well for Jess atleast)...no more details there. we made the best of the rain and cold weather and had a good evening!
our last day in Prague we walked some more - imagine that! we went up and up and up to the castle and huge cathedral and saw the John Lennon wall and impressive bridge band and more original art than i could handle to pass up along Charles Bridge...some day i will fill my home with this stuff. to get out of the cold we went to the cinema and watched Iron Man 2 (very good) and we had a late supper with Benjamin and Tommy!
over all a good stay in this beautiful city.
Second stop: Cesky Krumlov - hitting high on our top favorite places so far!
a very small, peaceful, unique, and midevil place. this is one destination that has withheld the test of time and stayed true to its past! located along a winding river, surrounded by rolling hills, and an interesting hilltop castle. a place where one day was enough but having more time would have been okay as well. highly recommended and so so so nice to get out of the big city life! ...a good spot for photos : )
First stop: PRAHA (or Prague in English - which Jess and I don't get - why do we have to change the names of all these towns in all these different countries?!) it just confuses everyone.
so we currently have 4000 dollars in our hands. well not really but it still feels great!! if only a meal didnt cost 149 CZK. our hostel was just ok - - but far of the beaten path which made for even more walking for us...well or maybe just a few extra times that we jumped on the public transportation risking a fine or two : / lucky for us and $ we happened to jump into a free bar crawl our first night as well! we may have been in our 'track suits' but that didnt stop us in the end! we just had to hang out with the Canadian studs that we had met in the city square : )
the following day we went on the free(naturally) NewEurope walking tour where we 'saw the sights'...this includes some things such as cathedrals, the famous astronomical clock, Mozart this or that, Charles Bridge, a museam or two, and so forth. our tour guide was very entertaining none the less!! we later stopped in for some lunch and just so happened to run into some new Aussie friends (Benjamin and Tommy) that we had met in Poland....this must be a sign (well for Jess atleast)...no more details there. we made the best of the rain and cold weather and had a good evening!
our last day in Prague we walked some more - imagine that! we went up and up and up to the castle and huge cathedral and saw the John Lennon wall and impressive bridge band and more original art than i could handle to pass up along Charles Bridge...some day i will fill my home with this stuff. to get out of the cold we went to the cinema and watched Iron Man 2 (very good) and we had a late supper with Benjamin and Tommy!
over all a good stay in this beautiful city.
Second stop: Cesky Krumlov - hitting high on our top favorite places so far!
a very small, peaceful, unique, and midevil place. this is one destination that has withheld the test of time and stayed true to its past! located along a winding river, surrounded by rolling hills, and an interesting hilltop castle. a place where one day was enough but having more time would have been okay as well. highly recommended and so so so nice to get out of the big city life! ...a good spot for photos : )
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Poland
Are first stop in Poland was Wroclaw. It was a small little colorful town with a huge church on every street. I (jess) am pretty sure that I went in more cathedrals this week then total churches i have seen in my life! That just means I prayed for you : ) during the evening we people watched in the square and witnessed a blind date where the girl was 27 minutes late and the boy was so dang nervous and holding a rose. After people watching we went to the local hang out witch was on an island. On the island it was a huge polish drinking party where they threw there bottles and cans on the ground and the homeless came and picked them up for $$$$ it was kinda weird because there was so much garbage. O ps no one spoke English in this town
The next stop was krakow. it is the second biggest city in Poland but by far the best one. we ended up staying at a great hostel where we met some great people and spent the hole weekend with them all. from mad dog shots to funky tech-no clubs it was a great night life!!!
we went to Auschwitz and it is hard to believe what it was like! The conditions and what they did to more then just jews is absolutely awful.
we also where the only 2 from are hostel that made it to the free walking tour in the morning. clearly we are champs. Also it rained for 2 hours during it, but that didn't stop us form seeing the castle, the most famous church in Poland, the old town, and well some other stuff that I cant pronounce because the language here is so so so um not pronounceable ha.
food---- we tried a mixture of traditional dumplings ( cheese and potato, cabbage and mushroom, meet, spinach broccoli meet, liver groats) I had my first kabab, some breaded cheese thing dont recall what it is called, traditional sour cream soup, and of course lunch for breakfast!!
Are first stop in Poland was Wroclaw. It was a small little colorful town with a huge church on every street. I (jess) am pretty sure that I went in more cathedrals this week then total churches i have seen in my life! That just means I prayed for you : ) during the evening we people watched in the square and witnessed a blind date where the girl was 27 minutes late and the boy was so dang nervous and holding a rose. After people watching we went to the local hang out witch was on an island. On the island it was a huge polish drinking party where they threw there bottles and cans on the ground and the homeless came and picked them up for $$$$ it was kinda weird because there was so much garbage. O ps no one spoke English in this town
The next stop was krakow. it is the second biggest city in Poland but by far the best one. we ended up staying at a great hostel where we met some great people and spent the hole weekend with them all. from mad dog shots to funky tech-no clubs it was a great night life!!!
we went to Auschwitz and it is hard to believe what it was like! The conditions and what they did to more then just jews is absolutely awful.
we also where the only 2 from are hostel that made it to the free walking tour in the morning. clearly we are champs. Also it rained for 2 hours during it, but that didn't stop us form seeing the castle, the most famous church in Poland, the old town, and well some other stuff that I cant pronounce because the language here is so so so um not pronounceable ha.
food---- we tried a mixture of traditional dumplings ( cheese and potato, cabbage and mushroom, meet, spinach broccoli meet, liver groats) I had my first kabab, some breaded cheese thing dont recall what it is called, traditional sour cream soup, and of course lunch for breakfast!!
photo update : )
People watching in Rynek Square in Wroclaw.
colorful life in Wroclaw, Poland
Mannekin Pis in Brussels with our new friend Claire
Brussels, Belgium....and definitely lost.
in Beautiful BRUGGE
fruit picnic in Rotterdam, Netherlands...market food SOOoo cheap!
Amsterdam, Netherlands
getting stabbed on the Skye Highland Tour at a clansman show in Scotland
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