An adventurous life does not necessarily mean climbing mountains, swimming with sharks, or jumping off cliffs. It means risking yourself by leaving a little piece of you behind in all those you meet along the way. Shawna Grapentin Marseille, France
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Only one who wanders finds new paths. Norwegian Proverb Laval, France
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If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. Lewis Carroll Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Veteran’s Day Quote
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day in the US; a day set aside to honor the men and women who have served our country. A similar day was also observed yesterday in Canada, where it’s called Remembrance Day. After seeing Lynette’s post on: In the Net! - Pictures and Stories of Life, I was motivated to share... Continue Reading →
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There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. Jack Kerouac Valletta, Malta
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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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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
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