We were waiting in line at the toll booth, watching the couple in front of us struggle mightily to pay their toll. Unfortunately for them, they were on a motorcycle in steady rain and wind. And unfortunately, once they finally figured out how to pay, they spent too long getting back on the bike, and … More The Valley of Unfortunate Events
In front of each impeccably-maintained, white marble headstone, shaped as a cross or the Star of David, stands a small American flag and French flag. At Normandy’s American Cemetery, you’ll find 9,387 examples of this, plus many more within the Garden of the Missing, a wall that lists the names of 1500+ American soldiers whose remains … More On Memorial Day…
Another sleepless and seamless (though not without a bump or two) flight to CDG and we had arrived again in France. While waiting on our car rental, we were advised as to a little unrest in the country that may affect access to trains and fuel during our visit. I supposed we’ll deal with that … More Fleur-and-Nor-bound from CDG
I can’t honestly call myself a student of history. Whether a terrible tragedy or horrifying government, my sometimes cynical mind assumes that such events will, and often have, been repeated, even after the next generations spend school days reading about these events in their history books. But there are a few chapters of history that, … More Traveling to Experience History
With about two short months to go until our next Atlantic-hopping adventure, an itinerary framework has formed: Flight to Paris –> pick up rental car –> drive to and stay in Honfleur Visit Honfleur –> drive to Bayeux. Eat croissants. Eat shellfish. Stay two nights in Bayeux. Tour D-Day sights. Find a beach, lay on … More France: The Itinerary
…Stateside travel (this time). …two week trips. …thoughts of a Paris trip past. The sirens on the Atlantic’s other side kept calling, and somebody listened. We’re booked for Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley in just a few short months, though this time with shorter-than-usual itinerary (“perks” of the new job). Because one can’t ignore when the romantic … More Au Revoir…
Wanderlust… Its meaning aside, I’ve always loved that word. While exhaling those three rhythmic syllables, it’s difficult to not stare through the nearest window to watch the trees sway restlessly in the wind (as I just did), or to dig up past travel photos, and, thus, past emotions. But really, wanderlust, with all its gut-poking … More Notched, Part 6: Endless Wanderlust
I don’t pretend that I’m an adventurous spirit. You won’t find me skydiving on the weekends, or canyoneering, or any other death-tempting feats. I didn’t consider going near the Angel’s Landing Trail in Zion NP, where I’d be saved from the sheer dropoff by clenching onto a chain, and, moreover, I haven’t traveled terribly far … More Notched, Part 5: Knocking Down Those Fearsome Walls
We’ve been home for a little while now. I’ve shuffled through my pictures at least once, perhaps twice. As I return to the routine-driven life, I wish to be back on my feet again, tromping through sand or rocks or clay in my hikers, which are now worn in, cozy, and have most definitely lost … More Hindsight: Thoughts About the Southwest from “Back Home”
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