Month: May 2013
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Taking the Back Roads Through the French Countryside: Briare
Mustard fields, or as I liked to call them since our trip is spent mostly in the car, "The Yellow Brick Road" are giving way to a different landscape. France is simply delightful. More than that it still makes…
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Want to Buy a French Castle or a Farm House?
While driving the back roads in France, we soon realized it was a constant matter of choice as to which road to take, when all the roads eventually lead to where you are going it is hard to pick…
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Meeting French Husband’s Grandmother’s Art
Hanging above the antique buffet in the dining room, was an oval frame with a black and white photo of a lovely young woman. When I asked who she was French Husband's Uncle told me it was his mother. …
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Postcards on the way to Paris
The French departmental routes, or as I call them, "The little roads" are endless. Millions of them, I am not kidding. The possiblities are making my head spin. French Husband, or as I call him on this trip, "Mr.…
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Road Trip Across France
A road trip across France. We are on our way. How many miles remains unknown. We have ten days. Our friend Thierry who has been in the hospital since the end of January, is coming to live with us.…
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Paris Match 2013 Photo Reportage Contest
photo via PARIS MATCH PHOTO CONTEST : Marjolaine. My friend who I met years ago through blogging has asked me to a favor. I am in turn extending the favor to you. Marie Noelle, who some of you might…