Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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
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 →
This is the fifth 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 1. Butchart Gardens Brentwood... Continue Reading →
Forget champagne and caviar, taste the world instead! Annonymous La tour Eiffel, Paris
I just love a road trip; loading up the car, seeing interesting destinations along the way, and usually some beautiful scenery as well. I have fond memories of summer family road trips when I was a kid; we’d all pile into the big Plymouth Fury, arguing about who got stuck in the middle, whether we... Continue Reading →
This is the third installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. As I have mentioned previously, I love gardens, and always seek them out when traveling. According to Merriam-Webster, a botanical garden is defined as: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants. We have visited quite a... Continue Reading →
This wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one. Pablo Coelho Avignon, France
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres is majestic, magnificent, stately, and as my dear friend Tim says, all the superlatives apply to this magnificent, elegant cathedral. It is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic art with statuary and stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries, and so much more. This masterpiece has survived... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 