Paris to Köln

Monday, June 30th, 2008

This is my first trip on the Thalys, the fast train that travels from Paris at top speeds of 300 km or 186 miles per hour. I make the mistake of running to grab snacks for my three-hour trip to Köln. I didn´t know that in first-class they serve you small meals and drinks along the way.
(more…)

Stockholm to Falkoping, Sweden

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I haven´t seen “T” signs since living in Boston, but that´s what Stockholm uses as it´s metro symbol also. It´s a bit of a hike to the “T” from the harbor, if you are arriving by boat, but the path is well-marked.

I´m on my way to Stockholm central station, only to take a train to a small town in Sweden called Falkoping. I´m going to research my great-grandmother´s ancestry and am meeting a woman, Lillian, who manages the town archives.
(more…)

Fallas in Valencia

Monday, March 17th, 2008

The greatest pyrotechnic celebration I’ve ever seen. For 5 days each year, the people of Valencia, Spain celebrate the coming of spring with a cultural festival like no other.

Fallas Festival in Valencia - Spain Fireworks during the Fallas festival Lighting of the City Hall Fallas
(more…)