Category: On the Road

August 6/7 – Cannes, Can We Just Stay Here?

The moment the bus rounded the corner and the beaches came into view, I was enchanted by the clear blue sea and it was calling to me. I also saw a great sign that said, “Don’t Splash Your Trash”. Meaning do not throw your litter in the water. We disembarked and went in search of …

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August 5/6 Willie Nelsons “On The Road Again” Comes To Mind

August 5 Now comes our travels by bus. We took a taxi to the bus station, actually a bus lot, as there is no station. No one to instruct you or tell you where to wait, so you have to keep an eagle eye out for the bus you need to be on. Standing in …

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Paris on a Whirlwind = Aching Feet

Woke up a bit late today but that is fine, as we have a long day ahead of us, as far as time goes. We enjoyed our room coffee then walked to our neighborhood small market for breakfast items; sat on a bench under the trees on Boulevard Wagram to eat fruit and other goodies; …

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July 24 – Is it Gent or Ghent?

Slept wonderfully, enjoyed another amazing breakfast and checked out of the Holiday Inn Expo. We were going to take the tram into Ghent, but it was hot and we figured the car would be better. There is much talk about what the town should be called. In the past it was called “Gent” and even …

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Brugge – First Real Impression of Belgium

Sleep could have been better last night due to limited settings on the AC, but at least we enjoyed a breakfast buffet with the largest array of offerings we have seen since arriving in Europe. Food was kept at perfect temperatures for each item, everything tasted so fresh and all was continually stocked. The dining …

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