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A Pessimist and an Optimist, so much the Worse; so much the Better… Jean de La Fountaine (1621-1695)
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A Pessimist and an Optimist, so much the Worse; so much the Better… Jean de La Fountaine (1621-1695)

Today we will visit the museum we had planned to see yesterday. The weather has turned more challenging- alternating windy … Continue reading A Pessimist and an Optimist, so much the Worse; so much the Better… Jean de La Fountaine (1621-1695)

“A leader is dealer in hope”… Napoleon
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“A leader is dealer in hope”… Napoleon

In February, the  museum lines are shorter, though some renovation is taking place which may impact certain exhibits. We have … Continue reading “A leader is dealer in hope”… Napoleon

Love it or Louvre it!
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Love it or Louvre it!

The Marais is located on the right bank. It has been the known as a Jewish neighborhood and later as … Continue reading Love it or Louvre it!

“Two shorten the road.” an Irish Proverb
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“Two shorten the road.” an Irish Proverb

When we booked this tour and left 3 nights in Dublin before flying on to Hartford… we wondered would we … Continue reading “Two shorten the road.” an Irish Proverb

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis
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“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis

Oxford is on the southern end of the Cotswolds. It is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities … Continue reading “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis

Portovenere… the 6th Cinque Terre
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Portovenere… the 6th Cinque Terre

The town of Portovenere is known as the sixth town of the Cinque Terre.  It is further south and accessible … Continue reading Portovenere…the 6th CinqueTerre

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I Left My Heart… in Cinque Terre
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I Left My Heart… in Cinque Terre

When planning this trip we debated whether or not we would return to Cinque Terre. It is a two hour … Continue reading I Left My Heart… in Cinque Terre

A Real Pisa of work…Actually Breathtaking
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A Real Pisa of work…Actually Breathtaking

Iconic images of Italy undoubtably include the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And while you may have seen it in pictures … Continue reading A Real Pisa of work…Actually Breathtaking

Lucca Love at Sunset
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Lucca Love at Sunset

From atop the wall, Lucca is amazing.  The Pisan Mountains ( part of the Apuan Alps) that divide Lucca from … Continue reading Lucca Love at Sunset

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How are things in Glocca Morra, does it still run down to Kilkenny and Kildare…. I

The days here in Ireland are flying by. We enjoyed our breakfast with Janie, at the Sallyport. Her hospitality and … Continue reading How are things in Glocca Morra, does it still run down to Kilkenny and Kildare…. I

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