Giverny is roughly 3 kms from Vernon and only 75 kms from Paris. So an easy day trip by car or one of the many day tours that go there. You can also stay in one of the many little "Gites" or B&B's that are in Giverny or Vernon. Giverny is pronounced - Jee-va-nyee. It is … Continue reading A stroll through Giverny France
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Claude Monet’s Garden
Claude Monet's garden and house is in Giverny Normandy. We have all seen the photos of the garden on the internet, Museums. To actually be there and see all the different colors and flowers is one of the greatest things anyone can do. At the previous post I said I wasn't into flower arranging but that … Continue reading Claude Monet’s Garden
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Chateau de Bizy
It was only a very short drive in the coach to Chateau de Bizy. Hidden behind trees in a huge estate is Bizy Castle. The castle and the park surrounding Bizy is under monumental protection and features water gardens of the baroque splendors of the 18th century. The famous stables still home for a … Continue reading Chateau de Bizy
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The TGV is fast! Lyon to Paris in less than 2 hours!
Excitement and sadness filled the air as our cruise along the Rhone had ended. We would be heading to Paris on the TGV - which translates to very very fast. Our coaches arrived to take us to the Lyon Part-Dieu railway station. Wow such a busy train station. We had been warned that pick pockets … Continue reading The TGV is fast! Lyon to Paris in less than 2 hours!
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Fitzroy Gardens and the MCG Melbourne.
On Saturday I made my way into the city to catch up with a friend who was visiting from Perth, Western Australia. Such a bleak cold Saturday so what does one do apart from staying indoors and keeping warm. We got on a tram and made our way to the MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground. … Continue reading Fitzroy Gardens and the MCG Melbourne.
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Frogs and Snails and puppy dog tails
Today we would be taking a tour into the Dombes region to visit the picturesque town of Chatillon sur Chalaronne where we will have the opportunity to taste the regional specialty of frog's legs and visit a snail farm. Now I have had snails on many occasions. I love them especially done in a garlicky … Continue reading Frogs and Snails and puppy dog tails
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Vienne France
We spent an afternoon sailing along the Rhone as we headed to Vienne. We could eat as much as we liked of the "Calorie Free" Ice Cream after lunch. Then Muriel, Tania, Peter and I did a tour of the Wheelhouse with Captain Tony and Pierre about river navigation. Captain Tony … Continue reading Vienne France
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Things I always carry in my bag
The last few days I have read two wonderful posts on "Things I always carry in my bag" and I thought to myself why not do a post on this. The Happiest Pixel and Cheila's Blog is where I first read this post. How on earth do some men get away with just carrying a wallet in a … Continue reading Things I always carry in my bag
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Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery northern France 🇫🇷
August 2017 Muriel and I were privileged to visit Villiers Bretenoux and the Australian National Memorial. On the walls the battle honours awarded to the Australian Imperial Force for service on the Western Front between 1916 and 1918. Beneath these inscriptions are the names of more than 10,700 Australians who died in France and have ‘no … Continue reading Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery northern France 🇫🇷
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Viviers – Ardèche Region
By the time everyone came back from the Truffle Farm and Grignon Castle I was bursting to get out and do some exploring. Being sick is awful, double that when away on holidays. Poor Muriel, as soon as she came back I was like "come on let's go exploring in Viviers. " A quick … Continue reading Viviers – Ardèche Region
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