Spring Break is Booked

Apologies for the delay, folks. I'll just say it was in honor of the Writer's Strike.

Much has happened since I last blogged. Stateside, the Giants (rightfully) won the Superbowl, Super Tuesday brought millions of voters from all walks of life to the polls, and my brother became an official EMT. Across the pond on the Emerald Isle, Ireland's rugby team beat Italy but lost to Brazil in the famous Croke Park, we were introduced to "Pancake Tuesday" and I have booked my flights for our Spring Break adventure!

Maggie came up with the idea as we were hiking back down Bray Head last weekend; let's backpack around Europe. This immediately threw us into a whirlwind of excited chatter, resulting in near-tumbles down the mountain. When we reached safety at the bottom we explored our options; Maggie has a friend in Rome. I want to see Spain. We'll need a tent, some sleeping bags, decent shoes. Good enough!
We've booked our tickets to fly into Barcelona, where we'll soak up the Spanish life for a couple of days. Then, with the help of a Eurail pass, we will venture into the south of France, stopping in Marseille and Nice. The Principality of Monoco will serve as our half way point. Heading into Italy, we will stop off in Genova (and hopefully a detour to my roots in Como!) before ending our trip in Rome. We have timed it to where we will be in the Vatican for Easter Sunday, a perfect way to end Lent. We have eight days of freedom to wonder along the Meditterranean coast and camp out on beaches (this statement is a romantic cover for the research still needing to be done).
Through every step of the preparations, I and my three other travel companions grow delighted while we let our imaginations paint exquisite pictures of scenic hikes accompanied by warm breezes and jolly nights huddled in the tent telling stories. Even if the weather turns sour and hte beaches resemble those of Lake Erie, this trip will be one for the books.

If anyone has any advice for the route we'll be taking, please comment! I would love to see what you see.