Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Arles is an ancient city located on the Rhône River in Provence that dates back to the 6th century BC, and was once the capital of ancient Rome. Wandering through this town with its quintessential provencal blue shutters, rough ragged, sunbaked buildings, Roman ruins scattered about, and bright blue skies is enchantingly inviting. Some may... Continue Reading →
Travel because life is short, and the world is huge. Anonymous Pont du Gard, Provence, France
As I mentioned in previous posts, theTravelsketcher and I are on a long road trip through the south of France. We left Normandie on September 12, and drove to Montmorillion in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region where we visited with friends and fellow expats from Seattle. Montmorillon is a beautiful town and I never get tired... Continue Reading →
Travel plans are dancing lessons from God. Kurt Vonnegut Roman Amphitheater, Arles, France
In 1982 an association called Les Plus Beaux Villages de France was formed to increase tourism in small villages in France. Villages with less than 2,000 residents and with historical elements are eligible to apply for the distinction. There are currently 174 such villages around France. We have visited quite a few in our travels... Continue Reading →
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Carcassonne, France
This is the sixth installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. Here are the links if you missed the previous posts: Gardens of the Globe Gardens of the Globe - Japanese Gardens Gardens of the Globe - Botanical Gardens Part I Gardens of the Globe - Botanical Gardens Part II Gardens of the Globe... Continue Reading →
You can’t have a narrow mind and a thick passport. Pauline Frommer Kyoto, Japan
Our August travels included time in Honfleur and Paris. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in each location, and getting away from our home in the country to enjoy some time in the city. Here are the highlights. We went to Honfleur as a birthday get away for theTravelsketcher. Honfleur, is a lovely town located at... Continue Reading →
