Spring Break, It's (Not Quite, but Sort Of, Kind Of, Almost) Here!

After many an hour spent on Ryan Air, Easy Jet, eDreams, Hostel World, Hostel Bookers, Couch Surfing, and some French train website whose name I still don't remember but I don't really care because it was way easier to use than the Swiss train website I had to deal with in November, I am happy to finally announce my epic spring break plans. Behold!

April 2: After the obligatory 2 hour 45 minute bus ride to Madrid, I will be flying to Paris via Ryan Air, where I will undoubtedly get lost in the airport and miss the overpriced Ryan Air shuttle that will take me to the center. All in the name of cheap flights.

April 3: Fortunately, I know my way around the Paris metro fairly well, so I do not anticipate any problems getting to Gard St. Lazare, the train station which will house the shining beacon of hope that is the train that will finally take me to Bayeux, Normandy. Quite honestly, I had never heard of Bayeux until I started researching World War II museums and memorials in Normandy, but thankfully, Bayeux seems historically dense enough for me to not get bored being there alone for two days.

April 4: In the evening, I will be taking a train to Caen, where I will be couch surfing for two nights. I do not know much about Caen except that there are things to do there. As long as I am in Normandy, I am happy.

April 6: I am quite excited to go to Paris again, although I was just there in November. Fortunately, I did not do all the touristy things in the fall, so I will have plenty to do, as well as see a good friend from Boston University! I am considering going on a bicycle tour of Monet's gardens, which are actually back in Normandy. Still.

April 9: My original plans to go to Italy were unfortunately cancelled, so instead I am going to Brussels, where I will also be couch surfing. I am excited to eat Belgian waffles, chocolate, and fries, which are apparently a Belgian staple. I have a lot to research about Brussels.

April 11: After eight entire days in Francophone countries, I will return to my beloved Spain, hopefully intact, until the next weekend, when I go to London.