... trumps any precipitation here. Did you know we are in line with the base of Alaska?
So, getting the group together is not really proving to be an easy task. Ross is in Montreal and then off to Mexico. We may or may not have another travelling buddy joining us. If she comes with us, plans could definitely change ... and things could potentially get cheaper with four people. This month is hell month for most of us academically as we struggle to finish projects, term papers, and things we should have had the foresight to start months ago. In other words, the planning has been slowed to to the speed of continental drift.
Lately, I have set my sights on the beautiful city of Lisbon. It seems that its historical monuments were ravaged by a terrible earthquake in the 19th century, marring some architecture of the city to this day. However, the parts that were preserved or reconstructed were done so beautifully and I am excited to see it in person. Additionally, hostel sleuthing work courtesy of Sable produced a result that looks more promising than any of the European accomodations we will be lucky enough to survive: the Goodnight Hostel. Not only do the pictures look catalogue-worthy, but the hostel is ranked eighth in the world.
Thus, the new travel itinerary is as follows:
June 16 8:30am: Arrive Paris. Paris: June 16, 17. Barcelona: June 18, 19, 20. Madrid: June 21, 22, 23, 24. Toledo: June 25 (day) Lisbon: June 25, 26, 27. Paris: June 28, 29. June 30 10:30am: Depart Paris.
So satisfying. Three countries in reasonable amounts of time in each city. We decided that cheap budget flights from Lisbon to Paris beat flying back to Madrid and then flying again to Barcelona, no matter how many euros we appear to be saving. A 22 pound flight from Lisbon to Paris works for me!!
Hopefully, by the time Ross gets back, we'll have our flights booked and our accomodations settled. There is no end to my excitement about this trip!!!
Next entry: Booking more flights!!
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2 comments:
I'm glad the Goodnight Hostel is beautiful to you as well.
As well, this doesn't have to be a huge change, rather a suggestion, but maybe going to Toledo within the time frame set aside for Madrid will be better since it seems like the latest flight to Lisbon from madrid is around 5pm. Since Toledo is only a day trip now it doesn't really matter when we go, as long as it's during the time we're in Madrid. If we don't go to Toledo on the 25th, then we have time to get ready to fly on the early evening of the 25th. Just a thought. I'm going to see Shruchi tomorrow
Actually, that's a REALLY good idea. We can definitely just go impromptu. I booked the Madrid-Lisbon flight at 1:15pm on June 25, so we can arrive somewhat early in Lisbon.
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