Right now I am sitting in Paris.
Yesterday I was in Rome.
The day before I was in Corfu.
The last couple days have been travelling straight and I am pooped. Home is coming up soon and I am looking foward to it.
The past couple days have been well, pretty brutal. I am soo tired. First off, the ferry, not bad - but it was over night and we pretty much slept on the floor (us and a few others from our Corfu hostel). The next day we were on a train to Rome. That took ages.
That night we were on a train to Milan.
This morning we were on a train to Paris.
Finally I am here.
So I haven't updated this in ages, probably because Susan is finickey about her lap top and doesnt want to use it all that much.
Corfu was amazing. We met some pretty awesome people (two kiwis and two aussies) there and travelled with them until we went seperate directions (we went to Rome they went to Sorrento)
So yes, we swam in the ocean, tanned, played on the beach, ate Greek food, my oh my I will gain weight over here.
Anyways, it is on to update yet another thing/ email mum and tell her where I am.
Later days!
Naples!
Well I made it. First we got off at the wrong stop off our high speed train. Then we got on the wrong platform to get on a different train... it switched so that part wasnt our fault. Then we find our bus, find our stop, ask random people for directions (our directions to the hostel were about 2 sentances long haha) so we get here and ahh cool!
The hostel staff are cool (very Italiano), they got all our info and all that then they tell us which trains to catch out of here tomorrow, what place is best for pizza, ah so much info! and that was before we even asked anything (except pizza)
we went to pizza and it was awesome. The place was loud, very busy, and had awesome pizza. North America butchered what is known as pizza. I had a Coke Light and a nice pizza.
Nobody shares their pizza here. They eat the whole thing... that is like a small (or even medium pizza depending on where you go) and oooo I almost had to roll all the way home.
They eat so fast here!! like BAM and they are already finished the whole pizza and out the door.
Anyways, I am off to figure out a hostel for tomorrow in Brindisi (to catch a boat to Corfu in the morning after)
Hope it goes alright, we are winging a bit of this part and it makes me anxious.
The hostel staff are cool (very Italiano), they got all our info and all that then they tell us which trains to catch out of here tomorrow, what place is best for pizza, ah so much info! and that was before we even asked anything (except pizza)
we went to pizza and it was awesome. The place was loud, very busy, and had awesome pizza. North America butchered what is known as pizza. I had a Coke Light and a nice pizza.
Nobody shares their pizza here. They eat the whole thing... that is like a small (or even medium pizza depending on where you go) and oooo I almost had to roll all the way home.
They eat so fast here!! like BAM and they are already finished the whole pizza and out the door.
Anyways, I am off to figure out a hostel for tomorrow in Brindisi (to catch a boat to Corfu in the morning after)
Hope it goes alright, we are winging a bit of this part and it makes me anxious.
Ancient Rome!!
ROME IS AWESOME!
I know I am a super geek, and here is a teeney inside joke video for the family.
Lately I've been taking a lot more video since I have been convinced by mum that she loves it. haha makes me laugh just thinking of it. So here is me being the uber geek I truly am.
We have spent the past 3 days in Rome, I've been loving most of it. Aside from the place we are staying... It was supposed to be a lovely cheap BnB but ended up beeing some manky hostel. Can't use the kitchen, no towels, there are some bed bugs, two bathrooms for 16+ people... no hot water last night so I was wide awake right after my frigid cold shower that's for sure. The dude at reception is a creeper so I stay away, it seems like someone just took a few rooms from an apartment building and shoved like 8 bunk beds in there. Oh ya, we are sharing a room with 10 people... I mean I am used to it to a point (minus the bed bugs and the cold showers) but my expectations from the website to being here were shattered. I came in and was like what the heck?! ah well, it's getting better because we have one day left here. oh and it is sooo not clean. It freaked me out how nasty it was when we got in, and I saw the bathroom...
what I thought it would be: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/rome/37615/ vs. Reality:
I know I am a super geek, and here is a teeney inside joke video for the family.
Lately I've been taking a lot more video since I have been convinced by mum that she loves it. haha makes me laugh just thinking of it. So here is me being the uber geek I truly am.
We have spent the past 3 days in Rome, I've been loving most of it. Aside from the place we are staying... It was supposed to be a lovely cheap BnB but ended up beeing some manky hostel. Can't use the kitchen, no towels, there are some bed bugs, two bathrooms for 16+ people... no hot water last night so I was wide awake right after my frigid cold shower that's for sure. The dude at reception is a creeper so I stay away, it seems like someone just took a few rooms from an apartment building and shoved like 8 bunk beds in there. Oh ya, we are sharing a room with 10 people... I mean I am used to it to a point (minus the bed bugs and the cold showers) but my expectations from the website to being here were shattered. I came in and was like what the heck?! ah well, it's getting better because we have one day left here. oh and it is sooo not clean. It freaked me out how nasty it was when we got in, and I saw the bathroom...
Frienze!
or Florence in the English boring way to say things.
Today I woke up with bug bites - mosquitoes have been eating me alive in my sleep.
Today I felt like a tourist very much - mostly because it was a 20+ day and everyone was out in coats sweaters and boots and all that... where I was wearing jeans and a tank and flip flops!
Tomorrow we head to Piza and then Rome. I am soo stoked for that.
Also took some more 'stealthy' pics today!! Will have to post them later though because I don't have a memory card on me right now.
I've been making dinner for us lately, on a hot plate and using a kettle to boil water faster. haha
I miss having a real kitchen. A real kitchen with food in it and the usual spices - not so much after chili flakes and ketchup as staples.
I make due though.
I made tortellini last night and lingiuini tonight - loving the pasta in Italy. Though probably won't want too much when I get back home. hahaha
Any ideas on simple meals with like basic ingredients? Like buy your meal in the store and make it in a jiffy? We've had lots of sandwiches and pasta lately.
arrrgggg stupid itchy bites!!!
Anyways, I have to get off here and start packing.
Later!
Today I woke up with bug bites - mosquitoes have been eating me alive in my sleep.
Today I felt like a tourist very much - mostly because it was a 20+ day and everyone was out in coats sweaters and boots and all that... where I was wearing jeans and a tank and flip flops!
Tomorrow we head to Piza and then Rome. I am soo stoked for that.
Also took some more 'stealthy' pics today!! Will have to post them later though because I don't have a memory card on me right now.
I've been making dinner for us lately, on a hot plate and using a kettle to boil water faster. haha
I miss having a real kitchen. A real kitchen with food in it and the usual spices - not so much after chili flakes and ketchup as staples.
I make due though.
I made tortellini last night and lingiuini tonight - loving the pasta in Italy. Though probably won't want too much when I get back home. hahaha
Any ideas on simple meals with like basic ingredients? Like buy your meal in the store and make it in a jiffy? We've had lots of sandwiches and pasta lately.
arrrgggg stupid itchy bites!!!
Anyways, I have to get off here and start packing.
Later!
For Mikaela
We have been trying to be stealthy in taking our photos, mostly because we get very dirty looks from the security gaurds, and it is cheesey. But we have made an almost game out of it. Taking pictures over our shoulders and trying to just be stealthy.
Hope you enjoy them Mik!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Since the last time I posted I've been to Munich, Venice, and Florence (which is where I am now).
Prague was simply amazing. I loved it there, it was beautiful, met some aussies that continued with us to Munich, oh it was very good. The hostel we stayed in was pretty good as well. I met two people from Chilliwack there on my last day and one of them knew of Miranda from school. It was sooo strange.
To a lot of people I say I'm from Canada... then if they go further and ask 'where abouts' I say around Vancouver... if they ask more then it gets strange and I say Chilliwack. haha and if they know it it's just so funny.
I have found that for the most people that you meet, there are the 'backpackers questions to anyone'
1. Where are ya from?
2. Where are ya going?
3. Where have you been so far?
4. How long you've been travelling?
5. How much longer?
6. What do you do at home?
8. How old are you?
7. What's your name?
That's pretty much the order of it as well.
Anyways, I have to run, we need to find a grocery store and then see a lot more.. there is too much to see here and so little time!
Prague was simply amazing. I loved it there, it was beautiful, met some aussies that continued with us to Munich, oh it was very good. The hostel we stayed in was pretty good as well. I met two people from Chilliwack there on my last day and one of them knew of Miranda from school. It was sooo strange.
To a lot of people I say I'm from Canada... then if they go further and ask 'where abouts' I say around Vancouver... if they ask more then it gets strange and I say Chilliwack. haha and if they know it it's just so funny.
I have found that for the most people that you meet, there are the 'backpackers questions to anyone'
1. Where are ya from?
2. Where are ya going?
3. Where have you been so far?
4. How long you've been travelling?
5. How much longer?
6. What do you do at home?
8. How old are you?
7. What's your name?
That's pretty much the order of it as well.
Anyways, I have to run, we need to find a grocery store and then see a lot more.. there is too much to see here and so little time!
I made food!
day two in the kitchen in the hostel was a success! I love cooking and being able to.
today I made spaghetti with a creamy garlic sauce.
I made a roux and everything! I am so proud of myself
I found some spices...some marj something, and some salt basically haha, some packet from a chinese soup mix thing (it actually had sea weed in it - found that out after it expanded... I told Susan it was spinnach.), and we bought a garlic today and put in a few cloves.
now I have dragon breath but it was so nice to make something to eat without buying it directly or just adding water.
Today was day 1 in the city of Prague - it was beautiful considering the rain in the morning, but it got nicer and I am looking forward to tomorrow.
This morning I woke up with a severe cold and it suckkked! I went to a second pharmacist and got basically halls. this is the second time I've gone and got something that would probably not work.
Anyways, I am off to go to upload some pictures on facebook. and maybe add some on here
today I made spaghetti with a creamy garlic sauce.
I made a roux and everything! I am so proud of myself
I found some spices...some marj something, and some salt basically haha, some packet from a chinese soup mix thing (it actually had sea weed in it - found that out after it expanded... I told Susan it was spinnach.), and we bought a garlic today and put in a few cloves.
now I have dragon breath but it was so nice to make something to eat without buying it directly or just adding water.
Today was day 1 in the city of Prague - it was beautiful considering the rain in the morning, but it got nicer and I am looking forward to tomorrow.
This morning I woke up with a severe cold and it suckkked! I went to a second pharmacist and got basically halls. this is the second time I've gone and got something that would probably not work.
Anyways, I am off to go to upload some pictures on facebook. and maybe add some on here
Berlin Dresden Prague!!!
Well I am here - safe and sound (just so you know mom) no problems really in getting here which is nice.
The last place we were at was in Dresden (Eastern Germany)... it was .... interesting... It looked freaky - like run down and graffiti-ed when we got in - mostly people in trench coasts and combat boots roaming around too - but in the day it's lovely.
We met up with a Canadian girl in our hostel and went around the city the next day. Had a nice time exploring - it was beautiful with the old statues, buildings, and parks. aww it was so nice to talk Canadian again too. I think I have even been saying things in American lately too... yikes.
We were in Berlin for 're-unification' day which was awesome. Our last day there, and there was a fair, carnival type thing. I ate bratwurst and had a berliner pilsner (shared with Susan since I didn't like the pilsner very much)
Berlin was a very cool city. I loved going on this free tour all around eastern berlin and seeing the wall, the buildings (mostly all of which are rebuilt since the war - and to look ancient) It was very interesting and now I can't wait to go to Munich and see the history there as well.
We stopped in a Mcdonalds there (a piece of home where ever you go!) and that was like the only place they didn't understand me - thinking I wanted 3 mcroyal meals.... umm not. Finally I got the word through and ate my meal - and then felt sick after.
Back to Dresden... Yesterday was our lazy day/ sleep/ slug day. It was very good. Afternoon we went shopping - I found the equilivant to side-kicks - and made pasta for dinner - found some olive oil and balsamic vinegar and made susan try it with some toast - aww it was delicious. I also had some tomato on the side - which Susan hates so more for me!
Cheese out here is great - I love gouda and we get it cheap.
um I may post some later but for now, I think I will have to get going.
OOh and here is a random fact I found heard:
neo-nazi people wear combat boots with white laces. *I never saw any just so you know*
Anyways, I am safe, happy, excited, and hungry. bye for now!
The last place we were at was in Dresden (Eastern Germany)... it was .... interesting... It looked freaky - like run down and graffiti-ed when we got in - mostly people in trench coasts and combat boots roaming around too - but in the day it's lovely.
We met up with a Canadian girl in our hostel and went around the city the next day. Had a nice time exploring - it was beautiful with the old statues, buildings, and parks. aww it was so nice to talk Canadian again too. I think I have even been saying things in American lately too... yikes.
We were in Berlin for 're-unification' day which was awesome. Our last day there, and there was a fair, carnival type thing. I ate bratwurst and had a berliner pilsner (shared with Susan since I didn't like the pilsner very much)
Berlin was a very cool city. I loved going on this free tour all around eastern berlin and seeing the wall, the buildings (mostly all of which are rebuilt since the war - and to look ancient) It was very interesting and now I can't wait to go to Munich and see the history there as well.
We stopped in a Mcdonalds there (a piece of home where ever you go!) and that was like the only place they didn't understand me - thinking I wanted 3 mcroyal meals.... umm not. Finally I got the word through and ate my meal - and then felt sick after.
Back to Dresden... Yesterday was our lazy day/ sleep/ slug day. It was very good. Afternoon we went shopping - I found the equilivant to side-kicks - and made pasta for dinner - found some olive oil and balsamic vinegar and made susan try it with some toast - aww it was delicious. I also had some tomato on the side - which Susan hates so more for me!
Cheese out here is great - I love gouda and we get it cheap.
um I may post some later but for now, I think I will have to get going.
OOh and here is a random fact I found heard:
neo-nazi people wear combat boots with white laces. *I never saw any just so you know*
Anyways, I am safe, happy, excited, and hungry. bye for now!
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