Hello lovely girls, Let's see if Blogger behaves itself this time. Friday was a nightmare and I ended up having to write two parts.
Today I have a really beautiful postcard to show you. It's a Maxi card:
Maxi card means there is a stamp with the same image as the card on the picture side. In this case it features a sheepdog and a 'hunk' of a rancher.
Here is a close-up of the stamp:
The cancellation stamp is fun as it has the dog's paw print on it.
There is another stamp in the back as it has come by air mail from Australia and the stamp on the front was probably not enough postage:
The person that sent it to me (through Postcrossing) is called Sam. I don't know if Sam is a Samantha or Samuel.
It's a tiny but very cute little sticker.
Let me tell you what I've been up to since my last blogpost. After a very pleasant weekend in Granada, I went on a train journey. This is the railway station of Granada:
I had a ticket for a fast train. (Haha that reminds me of a song called 'My baby just wrote me a letter.' - Boxtops 1967).
In Spain these trains are called AVE. I had to go through security like at the airport and all luggage goes through a scanner.
Inside was modern and comfortable:
The journey was four and a half hours. That is very fast considering my destination was Zaragoza in the north.
I arrived in the evening, settled into my accommodation and the morning after, I got another train. A very slow local train to Canfranc, a railway station in the Pyrenees.
I have always wanted to see this beautifully restored building.
It is now a very posh hotel, and only the lobby is open to non-guests.
There were old railway carriages in the station:
I assume they are still being used.
There are only a couple of trains a day, so to go back to Zaragoza I had to wait until 6 pm. So after I had some kunch, I went on a long walk. But boy was it cold!
Do you remember it was 42 degrees C in Granada, well here it was much colder! I had brought warmer clothes but it was still bitterly cold.
I took a walk that was part of the Camino de Santiago and I found myself near the tunnel with France. 
That is it from me today. The highlights of my week so far.
The scenery is beautiful, very mountainous. I walked as far as the Fusilier's Tower :
(Sorry for the bad photo.) I climbed up, but the building was closed. But I did find a place to sit in the sun and out of the biting wind which was very pleasant.
I did catch my 6 pm train and after a well deserved G&T, I went to bed.
That is it from me today. The highlights of my week so far.
There will be some funnies at the end for you to have a giggle.
Enjoy your weekend,
Lisca
6 comments:
That's a beautiful old train station. I think it's good that the recycled the building and made it a hotel. But too bad you couldn't go anyplace other than the lobby. And too bad the train trip on the slow train was so slow. It looks like a nice get away. Have a super weekend. hugs-Erika
Brrrrr! Gosh Lisca, 42⁰ to "feels like -2⁰" within 24 hours - what a shock to the system! Enjoy your travels! Keren
What a charming postcard. I love the cancellation mark they used.
That really was a fast train and lovely inside, too. That newly renovated hotel in the Pyrenees is stunning. Too bad all you were allowed to see was the lobby. I enjoyed the photo with the rainbow in it. Hope you are enjoying your time away.
LOVED the ad about Daisy. And that is why I could never be a school teacher. Rewarding good behavior always wins in the end. Have a great Friday and weekend, Lisca. I hope the sudden temperature change doesn't affect you too much.
Hi Lisca, sorry I'm late today, we had to take Daisy and Alfie for their hair cuts today and time just disappeared. You were right, they were watch maker's workshops of course just what you might expect to see in Switzerland for sure but I didn't expect to be able to see them working. Great stamps, you must have quite a collection by now. Don't think I've ever seen a train like that before. Lucky you, a four hour train journey, I would love that and always fancied an overnight trip too but don't know if it will ever happen. The story of the little boy and his teacher made me smile lots but guess you might think it would. Have a great weekend. Hugs Angela xXx
Ha ha - boxwood song - you were reminded of that by your little sister weren’t you !!??
I lpved your post today. The stamp card was lovely. Collies are such inteligent dogs and it shows in their eyes.
Your train rides were intersting too. we never did get that far north in Spain. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Zaragoza.
The 'story' about the kindergarten boy and his boots made me laugh aloud.
I know you have already visited me but the link to my post is HERE I hoe I got it right this week. Kate x
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