Narbonne and Barcelona

Today’s itinerary takes us from Carcassonne to Narbonne for a short visit, then on to Barcelona for our last night before beginning our 20 hour trip home. 


We’re getting confident in our train travels. Maybe too much so.  We sat in a restaurant until about 30 minutes before our train out of Carcassonne, hopped on the train and away we go.  Luckily we met some other Americans at the station who were also traveling in to Narbonne.  We thought we were only one stop away from Narbonne.  The train stopped, we’re the first ones off.  Proud of ourselves, we are, until we look behind us.  The other Americans were giving us curious looks, but not saying anything.  It occurs to us to read the city name of where we are.  Can’t remember what it was, but it sure wasn’t Narbonne.  We scampered back onto the train, like the seasoned pros we are, and continue on like nothing had happened. 


Somewhere between being mentally ready to head back home and physically exhausted from almost 3 weeks of nonstop fun, frolics and intense sightseeing, we found ourselves dragging a bit.  Narbonne is another beautiful city, but we simply didn’t have the energy to give it what is deserves.  Additionally, we arrived after the lunch time, so many of the restaurants were closed until late in the afternoon for dinner.  


We managed to find a place that would serve us drinks. He did also offere to serve us bread, cheese and meat. Pretty much a major part of our European diet anyway so we felt taken care of. 


Refreshed, we made a loop through the town center, dragging our luggage behind.  After seeing what was up the hill, we kind of kicked ourselves for not situating ourselves there to take full advantage of the people watching potential. 









Finally back on the train and in a couple of hours, back in Barcelona.  


Tomorrow, the airport to begin our trip home. 

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