Hotel Ciudad De Zaragoza

It was a busy Birthday!<br> We got up and went to the only Starbucks in the area (Dunkin Donuts plays the role of the coffee shop that is on every corner out here -- you have to travel to get to Starbucks). We came back and got our Flu Shots (Happy Birthday!). We shopped a little and then Paul went to the barber (for the first time in about 10 years, given that he's been sleeping with his barber for most of that time).<br> After lunch, we drove to Manchester ...

... home from college &#8211; Well, son Laurent has one more semester and Nathalie graduated this spring but is still at home. Husband Chris also there. We talked till midnight, Chris had gone to bed earlier, then Laurent packed all my bags in and off to bed where I was so wound up <br><br>I was awake at 2, so took a pill and then up just before 9. It is overcast and still raining out.<br><br>August 29 Saturday&#8212;Up early but not much sleep- Just couldn&#8217;t get to ...

So we managed to find our way home after an incredible summer. In just over 5 weeks we were in 29 States, drove 12,700 miles, visited 5 World Heritage Sites, many wonderful state and national parks, saw great cities, awesome beaches and fantastic friends and family. This was a time I will cherish forever.<br><br>Thanks to all who have followed my blog and taken this journey with us.<br><br>ox<br>Lisa

... although 85 miles was too short! The climbing went well and compared to the beginning of the trip it was quite satisfying to be able to conquer all the hills without coming close to having to walk. Tonight will be the last dinner with all of us together, and a good time to reflect on what this was all about. I started this as a gesture relating to the untimely death of my brother, but it has been made clear to me that I was angry that ...

... that I had planned for us. What had I done? Fifty days of driving and camping across the US. But as nervous as I was, I was also excited about the adventures that Russell and I would get ourselves into....so, one last look back and Niagara Falls, Ontario, here we come!<br><br>

... We like looking at the babies, not having them to keep.<br><br>Last weekend, we hung out with Joel (our 4.5 month old nephew) and Henri (5 week old son of our best man-equivalent). This weekend was 2 week old Braden. Maybe next weekend we'll sit around and look at ultrasound pictures with someone.<br><br>So we stayed the night with the Connollys in Chichester, just outside Concord, NH. The town is ...

... Marty found out from the butcher that this is black fly season. Spring is the buggy season in New Hampshire. Who knew???? We brought home fresh local corn, great bread, and dark green kale along with our cooked lobster and made our own 5-star experience in the privacy of our little casita. A couple of cold beers made the meal complete. Replete we took a hot tub and watched a beautiful sunset. Another great day wound down in the shadow of ******ed Mountain.

... the New Hampshire woods. Seeing a beautiful covered bridge, a dam and numerous lakes and ponds. Not to mention a few horses. In Greenfield the cemetery that dated from 1815-1920 captivated us. We had fun taking pictures. We came home for tea and then we had a quiet Mother's day dinner of vegan taquitos. Tomorrow will try for lobster. Maybe later we will take another hot tub. Yummy.

... the on-train film again for no particular reason. There was some snow between the two cities, but I couldn't really look out of the window as I was in aisle seat next to an old woman who kept glaring at me and muttering under her breath at me. Instead I amused myself by watching the panel above the door displaying how fast the train was going. It reached 302kmh at one point. I can't be ***** to work out what that equals in miles, I just know it's a fast *******.

... interesting. Most of the time it's a ton of food mixed together. The desert's amazing. And dessert is at EVERY meal. All I do is sleep and I feel bad but I get uncomfortable sitting with them and not understanding a word. I want to go to school so I can understand something-even if it's just English class! Plus I need to take my adderall because this is day number 2 lo sin and it's not looking so good. Oh well off for nap number 3!