I visited Paris in June of 2003 for a school trip. While there, I used the metro several times to get around the city. That summer in Paris was particularly hot with some temperatures around 100 F. Consequently, the metro smelled like a mixture of sweat, urine and body odor. One hot day my group … Continue reading Memories From Paris
Category: Spain
Breaking Through Barriers
"Nothing in this world is without terrible barriers-- Except love, but only when it begins." -Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Pakistan (1911-1984) This photo is looking into the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) in Barcelona in 2003. In 2003, this was considered a cathedral, … Continue reading Breaking Through Barriers
A Castle in Carcassonne
This a castle in Carcassonne, a fortified town in France. I visited here about 10 years ago on a ten-day school trip to Spain, France and Germany. Due to train employees being on strike, we were forced to take a long bus ride from Paris to Barcelona. Fortunately, we were able to stop here … Continue reading A Castle in Carcassonne
Tripping and Trekking 