Everything ends this way in France - everything. Weddings, christenings, duels, burials, swindlings, diplomatic affairs - everything is a pretext for a good dinner. Jean Anouilh
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Hot Air Balloon Ride, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Part II
Last week I shared a post about a milestone birthday celebration we enjoyed for our dear friend, Tim. Regular readers of this blog will remember reading about our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa. We’ve shared some wonderful adventures with them over the years, but his recent birthday celebration was one for the... Continue Reading →
Inspirational Quote
Let your dreams take flight; rise like a hot air balloon above the clouds. Unknown Willamette Valley, OR
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Willamette Valley, Oregon
I’m taking a break from my Europe posts for the next few weeks to share about an amazing adventure we had in celebration of Tim’s milestone birthday. Many of you may remember reading about our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa. We’ve shared some wonderful adventures with them over the years, and last... Continue Reading →
Inspirational Quote
Life is like a hot air balloon. You need to let go of what weighs you down to rise. Unknown Willamette Valley, Oregon
Fun With Family and Friends in France
After our week long stay in stunning Aix-en-Provence, we took a quick, twelve minute train ride to Marseille to spend the weekend with my cousin, Dave, and his lovely partner, Nat. We have visited before, and they have each contributed to my blog post about Marseille. Click here to read that post. We arrived at... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
One travels to run away from routine, that dreadful routine that kills all imagination and all our capacity for enthusiasm. Ella Maillart Luxembourg City 🇱🇺
Paul Cézanne Walk, Aix-en-Provence, France
The famous artist, Paul Cézanne was born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839 and spent most of his life in the city. There’s a Cézanne walk starting at Foutaine de la Rotonde that will guide you to his birthplace, his high school and many other points of interest throughout the city. Foutaine de la Rotonde First, a... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Travel is optimism in motion. Andrew McCarthy Tromsø, Norway 🇳🇴
Travels Through My Lens 