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600 kilometres to Switzerland

Posted on July 6, 2020 by frenchfry36

Setting off at first light in June 2018, we drove from our house in Argenton-sur-Creuse, central France, to Switzerland. It never ceases to amaze me – coming from the vast island continent of Australia – how you can simply drive … Continue reading →

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Toronto from top to bottom

Posted on May 2, 2018 by frenchfry36

Arriving at Union Station, Toronto, Canada, it took us a while to spot the red TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) subway sign. Then we were taken by surprise that we had to buy our tickets with cash – fortunately having just … Continue reading →

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Unknown destination

Posted on May 10, 2013 by frenchfry36

To be perfectly honest, I don’t think I had ever heard of Ponta Delgada until we had booked our transatlantic cruise, and in my ignorance, I thought this “island” (belonging to Portugal) was just off the Portuguese coast. Ah well it … Continue reading →

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Simply wonderful

Posted on February 13, 2013 by frenchfry36

Limoges is an easy 45 minute drive from our house in Argenton-sur-Creuse, France. (Unfortunately there is no direct train route, and would necessitate travelling in the opposite direction to Chateauroux to make the connection, making it impractical for a day trip.) We will always remember Limoges for … Continue reading →

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We used to go to church on Sundays

Posted on January 16, 2013 by frenchfry36

Any day is a good day to visit beautiful old churches – and we certainly saw a lot of them on our recent European trip. The opulence and wealth on display strikes me as contrary to the heart of Christianity, … Continue reading →

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In search of the Holy Grail

Posted on July 29, 2012 by frenchfry36

Located in the Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia, Spain, the ornate 13th century gothic style cathedral, (simply called Catedral de Valencia), is well worth a look… especially if you are interested in seeing the Holy Grail – the goblet out … Continue reading →

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