Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. Ralph Waldo Emerson Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada
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One Final Post on Avignon, France
We originally planned to stay in Avignon for two months, but partway through our time there, we realized that we didn’t want to leave. We booked another week at our Airbnb apartment so we could enjoy this quintessential, provencal city a little longer. In my humble opinion, Avignon is the perfect French city, not too... Continue Reading →
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I have no reason to go, except that I have never been, and knowledge is better than ignorance. What better reason could there be for traveling? Freya Stark Brookings, Oregon
Even More on Avignon, France
Our time in Avignon came to an end on October 8th, when we headed north to Germany to visit our niece, her husband and children. We’re now enjoying some time in Paris before heading back to the US on Tuesday. However, I still have much more to share about France, starting with Le Pont d'Avignon,... Continue Reading →
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This is the perfect quote given that this is our last week in France. I had come to the conclusion that I must really be French, only no one had ever informed me of this fact. I loved the food, the people, the lay of the land, the civilized atmosphere, and the generous pace of... Continue Reading →
Autumn Colors
I’m taking a break today from my series on Avignon to share some photos of autumn colors. Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and orange. The fallen leaves become delicately diaphanous after falling from their lofty canopy above, settling on the... Continue Reading →
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Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we’re fighting for, it’s champagne! Winston Churchill
Weekend in Marseille
Marseille has a bit of a thorny reputation for many people in France, and even those from other countries. Years ago, I mentioned to the doctor I worked for that theTravelsketcher and I were considering visiting Marseille; he made a scowling face. I bristled, and defended this inviting city along the Mediterranean. When having dinner... Continue Reading →
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I think you get better at staring into space. Especially living in the South of France. Adrian Lyne Rooftops in Èze, France
Travels Through My Lens 