Europe 2019
Two Europes in Catalunya
March 17, 2019 It seems fitting that as we entered Spain, we were greeted with a sign (in English) that touted “Self- determination is a right, not a crime.” A century ago, at Versailles, Woodrow Wilson would have been pleased. Today that sentiment is recaptured in Spain by the efforts of Catalonia to reverse the … Continue reading
Adore Andorra?
Europe’s smallest country March 15, 2019 Andorra is Europe’s smallest country; not in the EU, but an independent entity nonetheless, it has diplomatic representation, its own stamps, uses the Euro, and has maintained its independence for over a thousand years by playing off Spain and France. That’s the case today, where it’s co-leaders are President … Continue reading
Bored in Bordeaux? No way!
March 10, 2019 I knew I wouldn’t be bored in Bordeaux as soon as we stepped off the plane at the airport. Our guide met us and offered to take our bags to the car. When he got there, he said, “Carolyn’s wheelchair is in the front trunk, so I’ll put your bags in the … Continue reading