Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Granville, located in Normandie France, was established in the 11th century by a vassal of William the Conqueror. Located on the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, it was once an important port for cod fishing and later became the first shellfish port in France. Today it is a lively seaside resort with casinos, shopping, a golf course,... Continue Reading →
Adventure is a path. Real adventure - self-determined, self-motivated, often risky - forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. Your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness. Mark Jenkins Granville, France
Seattleites of a certain age may remember the Frederick & Nelson store located on 5th and Pine in downtown Seattle. Frederick's had a large restaurant on one of the upper levels that offered seasonal fashion shows and yummy lunch options. My mom loved going out to lunch and seeing the latest fashions, so we went... Continue Reading →
Old town PeñÃscola, often referred to as the Gibraltar of Valencia was voted one of the most beautiful villages in Spain in 2013. With its white-washed buildings, vibrant blue and copper accents, it’s a beautiful and inviting place to linger. After entering through one of the three entrances, as you stroll through the maze of... Continue Reading →
It feels surreal to live so close to Paris and to visit whenever we want. We drive 30 minutes to the local train station, park our car in the free, long-term parking lot, hop on a train, and two hours later we’re in the heart of Paris. Before heading to Spain we enjoyed a few... Continue Reading →
America is my country and Paris is my hometown. Gertrude Stein Paris, France
Our last few weeks in the US were so lovely, with even more time with friends and family; click here to read my Home for the Holidays post. We enjoyed our family Christmas Eve tradition of watching Polar Express and opening gifts with our daughter and son-in-law. They prepared an amazingly delicious meal of braised... Continue Reading →
We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls. Anais Nin Normandie, France
Our travels in 2023 took us to nine countries, including France, which we currently call home. We saw many beautiful and interesting locations; here are the highlights. France Arles Paris Montmorillon La Rochelle Provence Carcassone Gibtaltar Iceland Morocco Norway Bergen Tromsø Tromsø Oslo Portugal Lisbon Sintra Faro Madiera Spain Málaga Málaga Canary Islands Switzerland Lucerne... Continue Reading →
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