Manna and Mammon
On our first excursion in Paris, one of the most noticeable skyline features across the river from the Bateau Mouches pier was this spire, one that I did not recognize…
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
On the east side of Paris is the famous Pere Lachaise cemetery. Besides the simple fact of its housing the remains of the most rich and famous in Parisian history,…
Rest day
Sightseeing is hard work. If I ever decide to write a tour guide, it will have an honest title, something like How to see XXXX on negative net calories per…
Blvd. St. Germain
Last year our blog was titled “Paris Our Way” because a) we were staying in Paris the entire time, except for the occasional day trip to see Giverny, Versailles, or…
An Extravagant Universe
Designing the universe must have been fun. I can imagine the thought process. Okay, under the principle of having the end in view from the beginning, let’s think about the…
A Maritime Town from Centuries Past
Today we engaged the trains and automobiles part of my manly contribution to this trip, leaving Paris by train, renting a car in Rouen, and ending the day in Honfleur.…
Rouen
Yesterday we rented our car in Rouen, and we knew that there was a little church there, but we weren’t sure about what to expect for checking into our apartment…
D-Day reprise
Because of our travel challenges on D-Day itself, we couldn't get to the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. We remedied that today, so you'll get just a taste more of…
Mont St. Michel
One of the most iconic images of France outside the city of Paris is Mont St. Michel at the boundary between the regions of Normandy and Brittany (Bretagne). Originally built…
Sainte Suzanne and The Cave
This morning we bid a fond adieu to our hostess in Roz-sur-Cuesnon near Mont St. Michel and made our way south to Amboise. For you racing fans, that takes us…