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The Gentleness, the Gifts During the Consuming Storm
Well, here we are at the very end of May and I am still trying to write about September. Every time I begin this post, I sit and I look at that blinking cursor and my eyes fill with tears … Continue reading
One Exhausting Day
So, the evening my husband and I went back to Paris, I received a text from my college girlfriends saying that their flight had been canceled and they had been put on a plane two days later! Incredible!! They had … Continue reading
A Week in the Loire Valley, Just Hubby and Me
My husband and I settled into “our” home easily enough. Our bedroom was quite spacious with large “French” windows. (Aren’t all windows in France French?) The bathroom was divided into two rooms: the commode was in it’s own room separate … Continue reading
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The Loire Valley
After several wonderful days in Paris, it was time to head out to our home-away-from-home in Saint Mathurin sur Loire. We repacked our suitcases, took the metro to Gare Montparnasse, and boarded our train. The second class seats are very … Continue reading
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Tagged France, La Petite Echauguette, Loire Valley, Paris, Saint Mathurin sur Loire
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Paris…and Then
Yes, I know it’s now January 2022. Yes, I know we went to France in September 2021. You would not believe how our lives have changed. But, I digress. First Paris, then the Loire Valley, then the life-altering episode. Ah, … Continue reading
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France…Really…We Made It!!
I must apologize for the length of time between my posts, but I really have a good excuse…really, I promise. You see, the hubby and I were finally able to travel to France. Now, France is my absolute most favorite … Continue reading
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Tagged American Airlines, European travel, France, Paris, travel
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Edi-Slo, Not Edisto
We just returned from four wonderful days at Edisto, South Carolina…beach, not just island. (Trust me, there is a difference.) Oh, what a heavenly visit it was. We watched the international space station zip across the night sky. We sat … Continue reading
Sipping and Wandering in a Special Winery
We have just spent a lovely few days winery wandering in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina. The weather was glorious, and the wine delicious. We went to several wineries but, by far, our favorite was Hanover Park Winery. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Hanover Park Winery, NC wine country, wine, Yadkin Valley
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What Do You Choose?
Goodness, it has been a couple of weeks since I posted. What was I thinking? Oh, yeah. I was thinking that I had a house full of friends and family and had no time to write anything. Do you ever … Continue reading
Our Final Day Aboard the California Zephyr
We awoke to our final day on the train. We were surprised to discover that so many people had gotten off the train at Salt Lake City. I cannot imagine having to disembark during the night but I suppose they … Continue reading
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Tagged Amtrak, California Zephyr, riding the rails, train travel, trains
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