Running here is amazing… Everyone looks at me like I’m crazy for being in a tank top but it feels like summer here compared to Utah! I have a feeling I will need to be smart on race day because my lungs feel like I’m not even breathing but my muscles will not feel any advantage of running at sea level so I need to pace it smart.
6 miles on Tuesday and 4.7 miles on Wednesday with 3 x 1 mile @ 6:25 with 2 min recovery jogs.
I’ll write a more in-depth post on everything we did but for now, here is just a bunch of pictures out of order!
Our goal has been to eat everything we can.
They are shocked by every difference they come across, especially the door knobs in the middle of the door.
We have already walked more than I probably should have the week of a marathon.
But we just want to see and eat everything (no exaggerating, this was the best pasta I will ever eat)…
The Royal Palace is something else…
We were shocked that it was free to go here.
I’ve lost track of how much gelato we’ve had.
We went to a flamenco show and the hour went by way too quickly.
Boating around the lake at the Retiro was my favorite way to celebrate my bday.
The kids have voted we need a park like this in our city.
And now we are off to Seville! I cannot wait for the kids to meet our friends that we made through City Sighteseeing.
What do you have going on today?
16 comments
Gerard D
That is a fun train ride. Enjoy Seville and the whole City Sightseeing family. Are you staying at the Inglaterra? I stayed there back in 2018 for the first City Sightseeing marathon challenge contest and again in my 2 return visits. It is so close to their offices and the historic center of Seville. Enjoy your time.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Gerard!!! I’ve heard so many amazing things about you! I wish you were returning this year! We just arrived and it is already exceeding all of our expectations. So good to hear from you!
Gerard
Thanks for your kind words. Please give a big hug to Antonio, Rosana, Rocio, Enrique, Isaac, Danny, and all my CS friends. I am so jealous!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I will! Thank you and I hope you have a beautiful day!
Molly S
I love that your kids are getting to see Spain! This is really really making me want to go to Europe again!
Brooke made me laugh in the first photo. heheheh
Sending love to “double yawn” up there.
Have a great day in Spain!
The Hungry Runner Girl
So much love hahah, she has been commenting for years but uses a different device each time because I block her! There’s still time for you to meet us here or should we all come back to Europe for the tour and meet up? Thanks Molly and your bread over the weekend looked amazing!
Wendy
Looks like a great trip so far, and a wonderful way to spend your birthday! Can’t wait to see more!
Heading out for a run in a bit, then getting some work done.
Have a great day Janae!
Mel B
This is so awesome! Also, you are basically living out the plot of my favorite picture book (except in a different city/country), “Olivia Goes to Venice” by Ian Falconer. Olivia and her family have a blast sightseeing, walking everywhere, and eating way too much gelato!
Tracy
OOOh, what a great trip! The food looks AMAZING. Isn’t traveling by train so nice with kids, they can move around and just the overall space makes it easier. I’m hoping you all settle in and enjoy every second :).
sarah
been following you for years and it is so nice to see you in this phase of life. enjoy your trip and happy birthday!
Tess
Happy belated birthday, Janae! LOVE seeing the pics, and the doorknob with Beck is TOO CUTE. Keep them coming and best of luck!
Kathy McElhaney
So much fun already! and I agree, the food in Europe is AMAZING!!!
Michelle
Wow, this trip looks so fantastic already! Any trip where you lose track of the gelato count is A++ in my opinion. And it looks like Beck is rallying, I’m sure the big kids are helping out and setting great examples. How fun for the whole family!
Lori g
Hey Janae, hope you are enjoying your trip! FYI , I commented on your Facebook post yesterday as part of the giveaway and today it looks like it got intercepted by someone pretending to be you… claiming I am a winner… the website ask for credit card information to cl as I’m your prize….
Absocks
I see that you had a very nice time together. This is the most important thing.
Ida
I’ll guess France, but can’t go wrong with any place in Europe! This trip looks like a dream.