Almost fifty years ago, I discovered train travel. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed since then. During my solo adventure, I embarked on a train journey from Amsterdam, Holland to Bergen, Norway. Amsterdam to Bergen by Train Ah, money was scarce back then, forcing me to endure countless hours in an upright…
Tag: Europe
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around Europe
It was disappointing that there were no Official New Year’s Eve Celebrations here in Montreal. “Montréal en Fêtes cited rising production costs, difficulty finding labour and financing challenges among its reasons for cancelling the festival.” We usually see all the fantastic fireworks from our balcony overlooking Old Montreal. I can’t complain. Over the years, we have…
The Dignified Dolmens of Carnac
There’s something about the “Standing Stones” that seems to fascinate everyone. Seeing them, such as the Dolmens of Carnac, is quite remarkable. I understand now that people are often disappointed in Stonehenge because of the over-tourism and limited access. It was different for me the first time I saw them as a younger child. But…