Staying with friends in Mannheim, Germany

I am totally in love with German washing machines!!

Wine country in France

We visited wine caves at a chateau near Beaune (Burgundy). They had sooo many barrels and bottles, it seemed like they went on forever! Mom and dad tasted some wine, but they wouldn't let me try any.

On the streets of Beaune, France.

Driving through France

Here I am crawling around in front of the church in Brive, France.

We stayed in an old abby with an amazing wine cellar that is now the dining room. The people there were so nice!! They set up a high chair for me to eat dinner and breakfast in.


Even in France, it's essential that I check out every new garbage can in the bathroom of every hotel room.

San Sebastian, Spain

For our last tapas in Spain we ate at a basque-asian fusion tapas bar in San Sebastian - standing up (mom was excited about holding me for the whole meal - NOT). But the tapas were definitely the best we'd ever had. The place was called Astelena, if you ever happen to be there!

Here we are beneath the statue of Christ in San Sebastian.

They have tons of my favorite kind of tapas in San Sebastian - pintxos!! They are tasty beautiful snacks usually on a piece of yummy bread (though not always).

Around Olite, Spain

We stayed in Olite on our first night. It is near Pamplona. But we didn't see any running bulls.

We had one of our last Spanish lunches in a small town about 2 hours from Alicante.

Driving away from Alicante

One of many big black bull billboards along the highway.

First nap of the trip. So sleepy.

I am excited to begin the trip! Feeling very smiley and happy... mainly because I don't realize at this point just how many hours I will have to spend sitting in this stupid car seat!!

Leaving Alicante

Here is a video of us leaving our happy house in Spain. We had a great time in Alicante with all our friends, great food, wonderful weather, and many good times. I was sad but also excited about the adventures we will have while traveling through Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Denmark, and Sweden! Bye bye Alicante.