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I've never been to Madrid, but have visited Paris, Barcelona, and Lisbon. All great cities! Paris and Lisbon have a special place in my heart. I had been to Paris a few times before, but the last time I went was during the height of the covid pandemic. I finally went to the Louvre. It was a unique experience seeing that wonderful museum. Almost no one was there because of the pandemic. At one point, my husband and I were the only people in the room that had Da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa, and even other rooms. I imagine the museum will be crowded when you go. Maybe consider buying the tickets online, ahead of time, to avoid long lines. My favorite thing in Barcelona was the Joan Miro museum/foundation. I love Miro's art (own two prints), plus it is located on a high hill with a spectacular view of the sea and a lovely large park around it. If interested, see Joan Miro Collection | Fundacio Joan Miro We had to take a taxi to/from there. Again, good to book tickets ahead of time. __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. Last edited by Soupe du jour; Oct 29, 2022 at 04:28 AM.. |
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I’ve not been in Spain or Portugal but maybe some day…. |
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Wow, Rodin's house - that sounds amazing! I saw sculptures done by Gauguin in Paris. I had never heard anything about his sculptures and had no idea he had done them. Also, wood carvings. __________________ |
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Welcome home. My husband is a Vietnam veteran, infantry '68 - '69. How can I find out about the Honor Flight, Marie? Thank you. __________________ |
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MG, what are "blue roads"?
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I've seen Rodin's art in museums (Philadelphia has an excellent one) but never his house. Will keep that in mind for the future. Thanks! __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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For *Beth*:
"Blue Roads" are the older, secondary roads. They are almost always blue, on maps. In other words, we avoid the highways. |
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I just arranged a 3 day business trip to Los Angeles for mext month. I'll be alone this time.
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I did travel for Thanksgiving. I then am going on a small overnight trip on Wednesday. I am so tired of traveling and hotels to be honest.
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@*Beth* I liked it but I had anxiety going up the glass staircase. It was a good view but too much for my fear of heights. We took the elevator back down.
The house from A Christmas Story was 10 minutes away so we took a tour of that afterwards. Too bad they are selling the house, museum, and gift shop. I got some great pictures though. __________________ I'm Blue |
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Is it strange that I don't remember creating this thread? Ha. I really have no recollection of it. Not to hijack the direction of the thread or anything, but... Hm. I still am going to Argentina though. I am pretty nervous about it, to tell the truth.
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I've created threads I had zero memory of creating. It happens. I've heard only good things about Argentina. When are you going? __________________ |
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I hope your trip goes well. __________________ My business is to teach my aspirations to conform themselves to fact, not to try and make facts harmonise with my aspirations. T.H. Huxley |
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Next sunny/warmish day I'm traveling about an hour South to do some hiking where it's not covered in snow and ice yet.
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My family has been planning for a year to go to Hawaii's Big Island for Christmas.
The volcano activity might cramp our style, but as far as I know, they'll still let us go. |
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Are you already in Argentina or still in the US? I’d love to see South America. Would be so interesting. How long are you staying? I know you used to live there |
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@*Beth* Click on your state, apply. There’s a waiting list |
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Wow! Thanks! __________________ |
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