Adventure of a Lifetime
October 5, 2021
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Auron
February 6, 2019
Auron is a beautiful ski resort that offers tons of terrain for all levels of skiing. It is relatively close to Nice and beside Isola 2000. Whereas Isola was built in the 70’s, Auron has a much older and quaint vibe. The town circles around a skating rink and is filled with cozy restaurants and … More Auron
L’Aviation Civile – walk to the radio tower
November 19, 2018
We have been looking at this radio tower since we moved to France. Finally, we hiked to it. Wikiloc Google Maps
Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup
November 19, 2018
If you are looking fo a simple walk from town to town – Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a great option. We parked in the free parking in Tourretted-sur-Loup and then all drove to Vence. We caught the end of the Sunday market, featuring fresh produce and cured meats and took a quick tour of the … More Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Antibes waterfront walk 8.3 kms
November 13, 2018
Antibes is a beautiful waterfront town filled with old walkways along the water. The best part of this walk was the end. This is a very easy walk and even “slow walkers” (aka John) could keep up. Wikiloc Google Maps
Midterm Break: Soggy in Italy, Part 2
November 3, 2018
Florence (Firenze) What a great city, filled with winding pedestrian walkways, breathtaking architecture, amazing museums, great restaurants and scenic walks. And, rain. I have devoted a post to David, and here’s a quick recap of what else we did. Spent a lot of time taking in the great restaurants of Florence (whilst ducking out of … More Midterm Break: Soggy in Italy, Part 2
Michelangelo’s David
November 2, 2018
The most memorable thing I did when I went back-packing through Europe when I was in my 20’s was seeing David. We didn’t have a lot of money and buying tickets to see him was the cost of a good meal, so I was apprehensive. This is why, right before we left to Europe, my … More Michelangelo’s David
Midterm Break: Soggy in Italy, Part 1
November 2, 2018
Not knowing the language of the countries you travel has advantages and disadvantages. The fact we travelled to across the Italian coast when there was a travel advisory due to the weather was somewhat of a disadvantage. Cogoleto, Italy A storm is coming. The waves were so big and powerful, I decided to take a … More Midterm Break: Soggy in Italy, Part 1
Picking up your Shipment in France
October 26, 2018
Who knew this would be a post? It’s going tp be short and sweet. Find out where the CARGO pick up is at the Airport Bring your Passport (and some back up ID). I had to leave my passport at the CARGO gate, so I needed additional ID to retrieve my shipment. Expect to pay … More Picking up your Shipment in France
Trail Run: Gourdon 8 km
October 25, 2018
Gourdon is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Set high in the middle of a mountain, the old feudal village offers beautiful views of the Côte d’Azur. Trail Run parking is found at Bar-sur-Loup (Google Maps) or Wikiloc. On the weekends, parking is very much as Bill Bryson said regarding Rome parking ” You turn … More Trail Run: Gourdon 8 km
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