France and Spain 2010

Enjoying our last night in Madrid, Spain

La Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's Masterpiece in Barcelona

FC Barcelona Estadio - Mes Que un Club

Vamos Barca!

Barceloneta Port

Barcleona, Spain

Tour de France - Col de Tourmalet, Pyrenees Mountain Range

La Mongie, France

Tour de France - Finish Line, Stage 17 - Pau to Col de Tourmalet

back side of Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Paris, FR

Casey and I got to take a trip of a lifetime this summer. After getting to take some of my high school students on a mission trip to London, England, Casey met me in Paris, France. We spent 4 days touring Paris, from Notre Dame and Sacre Couer to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.

We then took the train to the south of France to a town called Toulouse. There we toured the Cathedral and old chapels. We tried the local fare, duck confit, before heading to La Mongie, France. There we camped out before hiking 2 miles in the height of the Pyrenees mountains to watch the 17th stage of the 2010 Tour de France. We got to see the final mountain stage from Pau to Col de Tourmalet, and see Lance Armstrong ride in his final Tour. Check out our awesome polka dot jersey rider hats!

We then took the train across the border to Barcelona, Spain, where we were able to embrace the Catalan culture there. Casey and I toured the FC Barcelona stadium, a highlight of the trip for Case, as well as travel the city to see the incredible architecture of Anton Gaudi, the highlight of the trip for me. Sagrada Familia - absolutely incredible.

Then we took the train for our final stop in Madrid. The city is very regal as we were able to tour the Royal Palace. What a beautiful city with incredible food, great tapas bars, and delicious vino. What an amazing time to travel with my wonderful husband! Thank you God for allowing us to take such an amazing trip like this! I will never forget it.