We visited Annecy on our very first trip to France close to 30 years ago. We spent an afternoon there, loved it, and hoped to return again one day. Our first visit was in April, and it was a perfect time to visit; just a few tourists, the weather was mild and the snow-capped mountains... Continue Reading →
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France is great because she is France. Victor Hugo Étretat, France
Monet’s Garden Then and Now
Twenty-five years ago theTravelsketcher, our daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. From there we went to York where we enjoyed the Shambles and other famous sites. London was our next stop where... Continue Reading →
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The best education you will ever get is traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences. Mark Patterson Avignon, France
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Who lives sees, but who travels sees more. Ibn Battuta Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
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Going out into the world, I do feel like a kid in a candy store. Phil Rosenthal Strasbourg, France
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The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. John Muir Annecy, France
Leaving Normandie
Tuesday morning we said sad goodbyes to our dear friends as we left the little hamlet in rural Normandie that we’ve called home for the past two plus years. It’s been a tranquil and idyllic place to live. We’ve made some wonderful, lifelong friends, enjoyed great times and met some interesting people along the way.... Continue Reading →
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My greatest pleasure is to travel down an unfamiliar road. Marty Rubin Normandie, France