France
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Thursday, 8 Nov 2007 | Views [496] | Comments [1]
Wow! well I am feeling more like home now...mountains and forests and snow peaked mountains. But......the train and the highways here go in some CRAZY places!!!At the moment I am perched high on the side of the mountain looking so far down below and ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Thursday, 8 Nov 2007 | Views [686]
I left Nice this morning at 7am. The ride along the coast for the sunrise was incredible! The sun looked like a huge ball of molton rising out of the sea, it appeared to be spread out over the surface and then slowing becoming a ball of glowing red, ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Wednesday, 7 Nov 2007 | Views [394]
Found out this am I could not leave for Chamonix until tomorrow so I went to the tourisma to find a cheap hotel...Found Compte Hotel Nice 35 euros,ok so train is 7am how bad can- it be... better than my 110 euros talked down to 70 euros with breakfast ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Wednesday, 7 Nov 2007 | Views [355]
Samll gorgeous towns along the Mediterranean coast from Monte Carlo to Nice, the were so desserted this time of year, was able to wander lonley beaches and see seaside cafe's, it was so tranquil and beautiful. In Villefranche I watched the sun go ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 | Views [346]
Thought I would spend the am in Marseilles, did not expect such a huge city, very industrial, large port, and not so intriguing-so I hopped back on the train The trip along the coast was beautiful, there were vineyards on either side as far as the eye ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Monday, 5 Nov 2007 | Views [367]
Back in Avignon to see the city...Did the foot tour and walked for 4 hours, had no idea where I was alot of the time, guess I wouldn't know if I was in a seedy part of town or not so didn't really care. The main square de L'horonge leads out to palace ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Monday, 5 Nov 2007 | Views [482]
Leaving Arles this morning but need to write about my dinner at L'Escaladou last night! Started with Lauzade Cotes de Provence local wine 1/2 bottle, so cute you can buy half bottles! 1st course was Le gratin de moules aux epinards which was this ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Sunday, 4 Nov 2007 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 4 Nov 2007 | Views [498]
bonjour...since this is my journal I intend to look back on for tips and info, I forgot to add that in Barcelona I would not recommend the H10 Marina Barcelona, nice enough but expensive and not much charm and mediocre beds. Oh and my friends from ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Saturday, 3 Nov 2007 | Views [406]
Rough morning...Guillermo's must have worse,he had to hop a plane this am for his vacation in Morocco! Made it to the train and a quick trip over with an education from a retired professor and his wife from California doing the same as me and just ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Saturday, 3 Nov 2007 | Views [407]
Well this morning was a bit painful...was a wee bit shakey but managed to get up and get the train to Arles. Beautiful day for a train ride,the countryside is beautiful, vineyards and colors of fall. Hills and bright sunshine,the trip goes by way ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2007 | Views [437]
I am finally off! Took off for Amsterdam at 4:20 today, oct 29, small quick detour in Detroit and then a straight shot, with noone sitting next to me thank goodness as I miht have killed someone with my tossing and turning. No complaints on the flight, ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
