I woke up in the morning and I didn't feel right. I couldn't put my finger on it. We went to breakfast. I only ate a little as I was starting to feel queasy. We were heading to a Truffle Farm and then to the town of Grignan with a tour of the castle. A … Continue reading Sick? On holidays – Oh No….
Be prepared to be amazed at the Pont du Gard!
After lunch and a few cold drinks - it was very hot down in the south of France last August. There were two afternoon excursions a trip to the Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct bridge or Chateauneuf du Pape: Town and vineyard tour with wine tasting. MMMH choices...an old bridge or wine. The bridge … Continue reading Be prepared to be amazed at the Pont du Gard!
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Palace of the Popes Avignon
Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, … Continue reading Palace of the Popes Avignon
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How I Saw Paris This Week #28 —by Corey Frye from a French frye in Paris
One of my favorite bloggers/tour guide. Corey does tours in Paris and has also started doing live video tours and coffee chats of my fav city Paris. Check it out. If you miss the live feed you can catch up with later on his Facebook page. Hi everybody! First thing’s … Continue reading How I Saw Paris This Week #28 —by Corey Frye from a French frye in Paris
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Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon
As we were having breakfast our ship was sailing into Avignon. We passed by the famous Pont Saint Benezet - The bridge of Avignon. This bridge was built in the 12 century and is made famous by the song - Sur le Pont d'Avignon.but it is better known as the Pont d'Avignon on which one … Continue reading Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon
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An Afternoon in Arles
Arles -- known for Van Gogh but also Bullfights and Gladitors
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Les Baux de Provence
After the Olive Farm we headed to Les Baux de Provence. Our coach slowly wound its way up to the parking area. There was a short walk from the parking area to the Village, where many restaurants, cafe's and souvenir shops along the little cobblestone roads. The village of the Les Baux de Provence … Continue reading Les Baux de Provence
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Its in my blood – Guest Post on A Chronic Voice
Half way through this year I offered to do a guest post on A Chronic Voice for Sheryl Chan. If you want to learn a little bit more about me go to this link and have a read. While there check out Sheryl's amazing blog. https://www.achronicvoice.com/2017/12/20/blood-bree-dixon-chronic-pain/
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The Olive Farm
After a hearty breakfast aboard the ship, those of us who were going on the morning tour to the Olive Farm and Les Baux de Provence boarded our coach. It wasn't a very long drive to the Olive Farm. Moulin du Calanquet Saint Remy de Provence . The road leading to the Farm House was … Continue reading The Olive Farm
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Arriving in Arles
The bus trip was a bit long and to top it off one poor lady coughed most of the way. She sounded awful. Later on the second leg of the trip up the Seine people were dropping like flies with the flu. It turns out that's what she had. Probably needed a mask and antibacterial … Continue reading Arriving in Arles
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