Political turmoil aside, our time in France included many memorable experiences.
In Normandy, we stayed in a centuries-old farmhouse B&B in a rural area lush and beautiful in spite of cold wet weather.
Our hostess Linda is a fabulous cook (added another pound or two)…..
The D-Day beaches in Normandy inspire deep reflection on what it means to give “the last full measure of devotion” to a great cause.
Countryside and beaches in Normandy are bucolic, with cows I swear that are easily twice the size of those in the US…
Our delightful abode in Paris was on a houseboat almost directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower…. great fun watching traffic on the river.
A beauty shot from the deck…
When not on the boat or skirting protests, we walked, fed pigeons and rode the subway…
Also stopped by the apartment where I lived as a student…. 45 years ago!
On our way out of Paris and on our way to Spain, we stopped at the Chartres cathedral…..
where we prayed in the town square for good internet service at our next stop…
Then a quick stop at the chateau of Chenonceau….
…. a venue that is obviously animal-friendly…
Wonder what they do if you leave a kid in a parked car!!!!!
Next chapter on a short stay in Spain…..
Emerald Isle to the Norse Lands 