Tag Archives: Uniworld

France ~ Viviers, the organ concert that wasn’t, a delightful surprise and a relaxing facial

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, July 30th ~ Viviers and cruising toward Avignon The well written Uniworld brochure describes Viviers as: “an enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago.  Viviers has a long and storied history that goes back more than … Continue reading →

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France ~ A tale of two cities

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, July 29th ~ Tournon and Tain L’Hermitage Two cities facing each other, claiming opposite sides of the Rhone River. In the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L’Hermitage are an ideal destination for connoisseurs of … Continue reading →

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France ~ Illumination night tour of Lyon”

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday night July 28th ~ Lyon at night From 9:00 to 10:45 pm, we had an exclusive Uniworld night excursion to revel in the lights of Lyon. With one covered bus and two open air busses, we chose the top … Continue reading →

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France ~ Lyon by day, bike and walking tours

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 28th ~ Lyon, France Sitting on the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, this is a tale of two contrasting sides of one city. “Two rivers, one tranquil, one torrential. Two hills, one for labor where the … Continue reading →

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France ~ Burgundy and Hospices de Beaune

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, July 27th ~ Macon and Beaune, France We are in the southern most part of Burgundy. Our ship is docked in Macon on the river Saone (rhymes with bone), but our destination is Beaune. To get there we have a … Continue reading →

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Uniworld’s River Baroness and SS Catherine

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, July 26th ~ Transfer from the River Baroness to our new ship, the SS Catherine The Uniworld river cruise we are on is called Grand France. It is in fact TWO cruises that are taken back-to-back with a high-speed … Continue reading →

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Disneyland Paris

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, July 25th ~ Paris The majority of our travel companions on the Uniworld Cruise were either taking a Paris city tour or the optional (but included) “Do as the locals do” walking tour through Ile de la Cite and … Continue reading →

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France ~ Tracing Vincent Van Gogh’s final days in Auvers-Sur-Oise

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

July 24th, Auvers-Sur-Oise, France Our ship actually docked in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, which sits at the junction of the Seine and Oise rivers. We are only about 15 miles North West of Paris as the crow flies. This will be our jump … Continue reading →

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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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