Category Archives: Europe

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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Belgium ~ A long anticipated return to Brugge

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, July 16th ~ Brugge, Belgium Thirty plus years ago I took one of those “Tuesday it must be Belgium”, fly through a dozen countries in as many days, kind of tours. London, plus a few days in Ireland, a … Continue reading →

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Belgium ~ Mussels in Brussels, Atomium and the Grand Place

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, July 15th ~ Belgium We are leaving for dinner shortly, but I wanted to show the highlights from our brief stop in Brussels. Only having 4 hours here is almost criminal, but sadly that was all our tour allowed. Since … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Canal Boats, Making Cheese and Clogs, Volendam

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 14th ~ Amsterdam and Volendam We have officially started our Gate 1 tour. The Ramada Apollo Hotel offered up a decent buffet breakfast which is included in our stay. It is always nice to start the day with … Continue reading →

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