Category Archives: France

France ~ Honfleur and Étretat

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Just a side note – we have now returned safe and sound to Southern California.  My normal M.O. is to blog in real-time as we go. This time three factors played heavily in my breaking with this tradition: The internet service … Continue reading →

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France ~ Farmers still on strike making it a BIG challenge to get around

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, July 23rd ~ Normandy area of France (part 1 of our day) Well, the farmers are still on strike which is making it all the more challenging for us to get around. It is causing a nightmare for Uniworld … Continue reading →

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France ~ Normandy Beaches revisited

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, July 22 ~ Normandy Beaches, Northern France We have experienced unrest a couple of times on our travels including protests in Thailand and a rally in Ireland. In case you have not seen it in the news, the farmers … Continue reading →

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France ~ Rouen, it was love at first sight!

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 21st ~ Rouen, France I knew nothing about Rouen, and it has never been on my radar screen or wish list. What a glorious and wonderful surprise she turned out to be! First of all, where is Rouen? … Continue reading →

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France ~ Giverny, Monet’s Gardens and Home, Les Andelys, Chateau Gaillard, Rouen

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, July 20th ~ Uniworld River Cruise, Seine River, France What a full, scenic, enjoyable, active, gluttonous, fantastic day! I can’t begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our Uniworld River Cruise. The service has been exemplary, the … Continue reading →

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Paris ~ Père Lachaise Cemetery and the Eiffel Tower

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, July 18th ~ Paris, France First, I would like to wish a very happy birthday to my sister, Jan. Looking forward to spending more time with her later this summer when we get to celebrate at my nephews wedding … Continue reading →

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Paris ~ A day in pictures

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, July 17th ~ Paris, France We wrapped up our Gate 1 tour today with an included city tour. Several of these pictures were snapped through the bus window, so the quality is not quite up to snuff with some … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam, Here we come!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

It seems like forever since we have traveled. But in reality it has only been a few months. I’m so excited to be on our way again. In case you missed my “planning” post, you can click HERE to get an overview … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day remembrance from Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, France

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Last year we visited Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery in France coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing. We were humbled, thankful, teary eyed and deeply saddened all at the same time. I thought it only fitting … Continue reading →

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To walk or not to walk?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Almost two years ago I posted about my desire to walk “The Camino de Santiago“, a 500 mile trek that starts at St-Jean-Pied-a-Port, France, continues across northern Spain and culminates at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. I had been … Continue reading →

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