Well, that looked less stressful than I know it is! Routine and practice made perfect. What I am curious about is how you handled luggage and dogs both. We drive everywhere with our dogs in Europe and still find it challenging, so I cannot envision getting us, luggage, and the dogs on and off the trains.
The last trip we only brought a small carry-on each. This trip I brought a bigger suitcase and Carolyn had a checked bag too, though much smaller than mine. I put my small carry-on on top of my roller suitcase, I carry Woody in his bag (or hold his leash if he's walking) with one hand and push the stacked roller bag with the other hand. Carolyn has a small folding dolly/roller for Rudy's carrier. She stacks her suitcase and small carry-on too and uses both hands like I do. It's a pain in the neck for sure, but there's really not that far to walk. Once we check the big bags we don't have to worry about them. On this trip, the last stretch of walking is up a cobble stone street with lots of patching and potholes. Carolyn took the dogs and I pushed both sets of suitcases. My wrists and arms were TIRED at that point and I briefly considered leaving everythign (except the dogs) at the bottom of the hill. But we made it.
One of the worst things about aging is that travel becomes more difficult. There is not a single hand-rail in Europe! There are many many stairs and steps.
Eileen, I know what you mean! Almost every day I stumble or stub my toe on a change in level that I didn't see because the stones on the street/sidewalk are the same color and there's no bright yellow strip to warn you of the change in level. I do see people in Montpellier in wheelchairs but I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get around.
Well, that looked less stressful than I know it is! Routine and practice made perfect. What I am curious about is how you handled luggage and dogs both. We drive everywhere with our dogs in Europe and still find it challenging, so I cannot envision getting us, luggage, and the dogs on and off the trains.
The last trip we only brought a small carry-on each. This trip I brought a bigger suitcase and Carolyn had a checked bag too, though much smaller than mine. I put my small carry-on on top of my roller suitcase, I carry Woody in his bag (or hold his leash if he's walking) with one hand and push the stacked roller bag with the other hand. Carolyn has a small folding dolly/roller for Rudy's carrier. She stacks her suitcase and small carry-on too and uses both hands like I do. It's a pain in the neck for sure, but there's really not that far to walk. Once we check the big bags we don't have to worry about them. On this trip, the last stretch of walking is up a cobble stone street with lots of patching and potholes. Carolyn took the dogs and I pushed both sets of suitcases. My wrists and arms were TIRED at that point and I briefly considered leaving everythign (except the dogs) at the bottom of the hill. But we made it.
Victorious again!
Love the photos. Thank you for sharing the journey!
One of the worst things about aging is that travel becomes more difficult. There is not a single hand-rail in Europe! There are many many stairs and steps.
Eileen, I know what you mean! Almost every day I stumble or stub my toe on a change in level that I didn't see because the stones on the street/sidewalk are the same color and there's no bright yellow strip to warn you of the change in level. I do see people in Montpellier in wheelchairs but I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get around.
you all have nailed this gig !!
Thank you for sharing. Love seeing how y’all navigate the commute.