They say every true Dane has 2 bikes...that’s got to be a million bikes at the Nørreport station alone! And there’re only 600,000 people in København.

Week 3 - long drives and more fun

From the Mediterranean we headed southwest to the Pyrenees. Stayed at the remote, old casa petita and paddled the Mont-Rebei Gorge. Then back to Barcelona to enjoy some time with the Penwardens. Studied up on Antoni Gaudi a bit visiting both the Sagrada Família (construction began in 1882 and they’re hoping to be done in 2026, but Gaudi’s last plans were destroyed in a fire so there’s some contention about the intended vision so who knows!) and Park Güell. He really did have a one of a kind style with remarkable elegance, designing both practicality and beautiful artistry into his work. Had an absolute blast!

Week 2 - balance

Saturday (22 JUN 2019) we flew into Barcelona and drove to Toulouse. Amy had a plenary speech to give and 3 days at a conference while the girls and I explored the city (3rd largest in France). Then, we all headed to Collioure for a couple days in the Deep South of France on the Mediterranean. Old town with castles and markets and beaches. We had some nice meals (including traditional Algerian) and fine wine...and a blast just goofing off as a family.