Wrapping up our love affair with France at Mont St. Michel and Monet’s Garden, and in my mind, we saved the best for last. Between Caen and Paris are two of France’s most treasured spots. This post is more about sharing photos rather than telling stories. The stunning Mont St. Michel is a testament to …
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Sad Day
June 22, 2025. I hope this date evaporates like every other ordinary date as life goes on, but I have fears that this one will cause us to pause many years later with great sadness and remorse. Early this morning, the United States just blew oxygen-rich air onto a smoldering fuse to an …
But WE Are Luckier
In one of our first trips abroad, we met a young man on an overnight train trip from Nice to Venice. The train ride was eventful. First, our tickets for a sleeper car specified men-only occupants—that was a problem. Stan said the train company got it wrong but . . .this was long before Google …
Fabulous French Riviera
The last eight days are among the fastest we’ve ever experienced. Famously famous for its beaches, clear aquamarine and indigo waters, its glamorous old school resorts and casinos, and pure sun romance, Stan and I were graced to be there with time to relax, get a little sun, eat good food, drink wine, and have …
Sweet Lyon
Centuries ago, before there was a country called France, this part of Europe was called Gaul. The spot that is now Lyon was important back then because it is at the point where two navigable rivers meet, the Saone and the Rhone. The French Alps are to the east, and it was not too far from the …
Dijon, France
Dijon is the capital of the Bourgogne region. It is the world’s source of Burgundy wines, amazing cheeses unique to the area, and Dijon mustard. We attended a class in an attempt to learn more about the wine and cheese of this area and how to pair the two. It seems such a mystery! We …
Au revoir to Paris
Thankfully, we left Paris on a Saturday. Otherwise, the metro and airport train would have been full and difficult to manage with our luggage. We are old! And each of us had a large bag, a small carry-on, plus a backpack. My Lord, it is a lot, but at least we can still do it! …
Two places deserving a word
I could write for days and post hundreds of photos of fabulous sights seen only in Paris, but that would be unrealistic, and besides, I have other things to do. There are two places so grand, so opulent, so decadent and old, they deserve special attention. I cannot overlook sharing a few words and photos of …
The Crypts of Paris
Jeeeez, this is an intriguing story. Back in the 1700’s, at death everyone wanted to be buried near the church . . . the closer to the church, the closer to Heaven. After about a hundred years, these cemeteries began to emit disease and odors. Napoleon III said enough, no more burying people at the …
So Many Amazing Museums
Stan says he is arted-out. That is because we have visited so many museums in Paris. I must give him credit, he is a good sport. To a point, Stan will do many things he’d never do if I weren’t with him. He goes because he knows I want to go; that’s just one of …