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Amsterdam: Bicycles Rule, Pedestrians Pray, and Canal Boats Glide
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Amsterdam: Bicycles Rule, Pedestrians Pray, and Canal Boats Glide

We left the city of light and traveled to Amsterdam, a city of canals and bridges. When you think Amsterdam … Continue reading Amsterdam: Bicycles Rule, Pedestrians Pray, and Canal Boats Glide

A Postcard from Rouen
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A Postcard from Rouen

We bid Paris goodbye with a postcard from Rouen. Nestled in the Normandy region, Rouen had its share of stories … Continue reading A Postcard from Rouen

“ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel
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“ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel

Paris could fill all your days, but if you do venture out, particularly in the winter, what better temptress than … Continue reading “ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel

Paris: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and …Haute Couture!
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Paris: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and …Haute Couture!

Well if Notre-Dame is iconic Paris, the literature, art, and music are not too far behind. We cannot come to … Continue reading Paris: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and …Haute Couture!

Paris in January : A Cozy Culinary Escape
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Paris in January : A Cozy Culinary Escape

While January in Paris is a little grey, damp and on the chilly side, the city never disappoints. The crush … Continue reading Paris in January : A Cozy Culinary Escape

“They lived and laughed and loved and left” … James Joyce
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“They lived and laughed and loved and left” … James Joyce

There is a mystical aura in a Dingle sunrise (a little later than the summer), the sky lightens and heavenly … Continue reading “They lived and laughed and loved and left” … James Joyce

Day 2 on the Fishermen’s Trail… Milfontes to Almograve
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Day 2 on the Fishermen’s Trail… Milfontes to Almograve

Our first day ended in Milfontes. Our hotel looks out over a confluence of ocean and river. A team of … Continue reading Day 2 on the Fishermen’s Trail… Milfontes to Almograve

Welcome to Lisbon…
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Welcome to Lisbon…

By the time our flight left Logan for Dublin, we had been on the road for a full day. There … Continue reading Welcome to Lisbon…

Give me the simple life…
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Give me the simple life…

Our slow life in Lucca is going by quickly. The first days spent reacquainting ourselves with the shops, the wall, … Continue reading Give me the simple life…

“Anyone Who Says Sunshine Brings Happiness has Never Danced in the Rain”… Anonymous
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“Anyone Who Says Sunshine Brings Happiness has Never Danced in the Rain”… Anonymous

Sunday morning, it is grey and misty. We put our warm clothes, rain gear ( in case it picks up … Continue reading “Anyone Who Says Sunshine Brings Happiness has Never Danced in the Rain”… Anonymous

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