Destination: France

Photos: Dunham Cathedral

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 | By billh | Photo Gallery

Photos: Fountains Abbey

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 | By billh | Photo Gallery

Photos: York -- Shambles, York Minster, Museum

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 | By billh | Photo Gallery

Sand Art Taken to a New Level

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [283]

Last time we were here, I would find different drawings on the beach each morning, tide allowing, near the Yacht Club. Last week I spotted another one. However, the tide had started to come in and it had partially washed away the day's design. Then ... Read more >

"Stairway to Heaven"

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [336]

One of the most popular sites to visit in Lannion is a unique church built at the top of one of those steep hills that the old city is built on. Today we decided to visit it. The church sits majestically at the top of 144 steps. There is no road to ... Read more >

A Long and Rich History

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [335] | Comments [1]

The closest big town to us is Lannion and like most of the places around here, it is quite rich in HISTORY! Traces of early man have been found dating back to 10,000 B.C. During the Middle Ages, the British even controlled it for a period of time. Located ... Read more >

Awarding the Best “Baguette” Prize

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [259] | Comments [1]

We have decided, after sampling at least 30 different boulangeries since we have been in France, to present our “Award of Excellence” to our local bakery. First, they ask you how you like your baguette cooked. Then, they choose one they ... Read more >

Love Affair With the Sun

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [347]

The whole country has warmed up, so much so that many of the departments have been placed in a canacule alert. This means that the temperature won't drop enough at night to cool off an area and offer relief. So, people are being warned to drink plenty ... Read more >

The Valley of Traouiero or “Oh My Gosh, I Can't Believe We Are Climbing in Here!”

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [475]

It is another cloudless, sunny and warm day today. So, Ed had the idea to hike in the Valley of Traouiero because the entire valley is in deep shade provided by huge boulders and an abundance of different fauna and trees. The trail starts out relatively ... Read more >

It Was a Stormy Night at Sea

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 | By billh | Views [320] | Comments [1]

Drove from Beaune to Chablis -- took the scenic route (that's code for I took a wrong turn and got totally lost!)  Nice drive though -- again, areas I wouldn"t have seen otherwise.  Arrived around 2:00 only to learn that my wine tasting options ... Read more >

A Long Drive?

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 | By john_and_lynne | Views [340]

How far can you drive in one trip? What is a same distance of time to have behind the wheel? I guess everyone is different. Friends of mine have had enough after a few hours. Others consider a trip across a continent as fair play.  What is the ... Read more >

Tags: drive, endurance, ferry

Channel Ports - Which is best?

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 | By john_and_lynne | Views [320]

I’m going to be clever this time. The blog is not going to catch me out and delete my story as it has done twice before. The first time it disappeared I was editing my existing blog but the save was not saved. The second time I thought I had ... Read more >

Tags: best route, caen, calais, channel, dieppe, dunkifk, ferry, ostend

Fun and Games

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [250]

On the promenade, next to the beach, there are games set up for kids and adults to play. And we waited our turn and had a go of rolling a metal ball through a maze to the center of the bulls-eye. The key, of course, is patience, so Ed and I were able ... Read more >

Burgundy (The Borgogne) -- A Wine Education

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 | By billh | Views [364]

Made it to the small town outside of Beaune where I had rented a place for a week -- Remigny -- basically a narrow road with small stone houses and apartments lining it for maybe five blocks (then countryside) -- no stores, no businesses, no streetlights.... Read more >

A Tough Crowd

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 | By kimswim | Views [283]

Considering that the water temperature is a cool 61 degrees (on a good day), these people are tough! When we first arrived, most people in the water, especially the surfers, were wearing wet suits. The air temperature is a delightful 72-73. Of course, ... Read more >