tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5392421588757321616..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: TP Thursday: The Train in SpainJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17958720042329488762012-02-22T07:37:28.555-08:002012-02-22T07:37:28.555-08:00We have been in the fantasy stage of travel again ...We have been in the fantasy stage of travel again and Joel's been researching the Spanish trains between Madrid and Malaga. It would be a reason in itself to return to Spain!<br /><br />One of my biggest frustrations of our previous trips was being unable to capture the vast acreage of olive trees. . .my photos just don't convey that. Oh, and to have a full moon. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87813929171472839382012-02-21T05:38:25.535-08:002012-02-21T05:38:25.535-08:00I've just returned from Spain and I took the t...I've just returned from Spain and I took the train from Madrid to Granada and Granada to Seville. Both trips were wonderful. I loved the scenery. All of those olive trees along the way were fantastic. On the trip to Granada it was a full moon...stunning.Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-57940599516577314932012-02-18T21:02:02.164-08:002012-02-18T21:02:02.164-08:00I always prefer to take the trains when I can. I ...I always prefer to take the trains when I can. I love trains, especially when traveling through europe or asia.Anwarhttp://www.beyondmyfrontdoor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-82060346899050163252012-02-17T07:28:07.579-08:002012-02-17T07:28:07.579-08:00The powers that be keep talking about improving ou...The powers that be keep talking about improving our U.S. train system but I fear I won't live long enough to see it happen. Thanks for visiting Cathy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39571729603305779122012-02-17T07:26:47.568-08:002012-02-17T07:26:47.568-08:00Glad you liked it. I think kids would have a ball...Glad you liked it. I think kids would have a ball on a train - especially being able to get up and move around and walk to the restaurant car. Hopefully, you'll get that train ride soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52743815993642774882012-02-17T07:24:54.206-08:002012-02-17T07:24:54.206-08:00Segovia is on my 'bucket list' to visit fo...Segovia is on my 'bucket list' to visit for the return trip to Spain and you've given me a great idea for getting there.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50660058080050177902012-02-17T07:23:15.306-08:002012-02-17T07:23:15.306-08:00I think you'd love the Spanish trains. We took...I think you'd love the Spanish trains. We took a bus from Seville to Osuna and found it to also be fun, inexpensive and extremely modern and comfortable compared to the long distance bus service available in the United States.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67070197606755953342012-02-17T06:01:35.060-08:002012-02-17T06:01:35.060-08:00I love this post - looks like a great way to trave...I love this post - looks like a great way to travel - one I hope to be able to do one day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116026852097580008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13882427686969397192012-02-16T22:55:07.997-08:002012-02-16T22:55:07.997-08:00Trains are truly a wonderful way to travel especia...Trains are truly a wonderful way to travel especially in Europe. We rode on the Renfe too from Madrid to Segovia and loved it. I really liked the pictures you captured along the way. I was lucky enough to be a train commuter from N. San Diego to Orange County for 5 years with the one of the best coast line train rides.Mary @ The World Is A Bookhttp://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14490483248443984212012-02-16T15:08:29.566-08:002012-02-16T15:08:29.566-08:00I also savor traveling by train in Europe. Here in...I also savor traveling by train in Europe. Here in California we're in the same situation as you are in the Pacific Northwest -- too bad, isn't it? This is good information about train travel in Spain -- hope to get there soon. Cool pics, too.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14153874714152838992012-02-16T13:40:39.339-08:002012-02-16T13:40:39.339-08:00We flew between big cities in Spain - except for o...We flew between big cities in Spain - except for one bus ride between Ronda and Seville. But I totally agree - slow travel affords a much deeper appreciation of the countryside.<br />I hadn't appreciated just how modern and fast some of the Spanish trains are.Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12265025902365858962012-02-16T13:30:11.935-08:002012-02-16T13:30:11.935-08:00I LOVE to travel by train too. I wish we had good ...I LOVE to travel by train too. I wish we had good ones in the US like they do in Spain. . .Michael Figueiredo (StruxTravel)http://struxtravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23668382798820641682012-02-16T11:51:23.509-08:002012-02-16T11:51:23.509-08:00I really enjoy trips with the train. You see so mu...I really enjoy trips with the train. You see so much more of the countryside than when travelling by plane. The picture of the Renfo is too cool. Looks very futuristic :)Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879385938708783060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49167580978156175502012-02-16T11:34:40.550-08:002012-02-16T11:34:40.550-08:00I'll check with you for some recommendations t...I'll check with you for some recommendations the next time we head that direction.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86975037679978646112012-02-16T11:33:50.912-08:002012-02-16T11:33:50.912-08:00One of the prettiest train trips I've taken on...One of the prettiest train trips I've taken on the West Coast is the one from San Diego to L.A. Loved the way it hung on to the coastline.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10621290065502242842012-02-16T11:14:55.024-08:002012-02-16T11:14:55.024-08:00I wish we had a train system like this in the U.S....I wish we had a train system like this in the U.S. Last month (I think) the San Francisco Chronicle ran stories comparing the Spanish high-speed trains to our "Maybe-One-of-These-Days" fast L.A. to S.F. train.Dhttp://www.talestoldfromtheroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79312295050114140812012-02-16T08:52:29.656-08:002012-02-16T08:52:29.656-08:00Love Spain and trains.
I agree, Jackie, "the...Love Spain and trains. <br />I agree, Jackie, "the trip is as much about the journey as the destination." I go by train as much as possible, especially in Europe. There's so much to see!InsideJourneyshttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.com