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The Baltic States
The Baltic States: hemmed in by Russia and Poland, finally achieved Independence in 1991. The 3 individual States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had been overrun by foreign Invaders since the 2nd century B C. In Riga this … Continue reading
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Exchange Family Reunion-Traipsing through London
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May 12 After leaving Armenia and Georgia, we flew into Paris, grabbed our luggage and hopped the Eurostar to London. A 2 hour ride through the outskirts of Paris, beautiful farmland and with only 15 minutes…
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Caesarea Israel
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This picture is the entrance-or exit to Korazim National Park which includes all of Caesarea. We saved the Treasure of Caesarea for the last, and it was spectacular. A Saturday with good weather equals crowded. The…
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Armenia now, after the Soviet Union Implosion
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Armenia now , after the Soviet Union Implosion When Armenia and Georgia were mentioned as possible wine trips….my response was “I’m not Excited.” (I went and researched them on a World Map and was less enthusiastic…
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The Templar Knights of La Cavalerie, Sainte-Eulalie De Cernon, & Sainte-Jean D’ Alcas
After an excellent breakfast finished with coffee overlooking the misty gorge, we left Saint-Jean-de-Bruel and continued our Circuit du Larzac with a brief stop at La Cavalerie, the companion to Saint-Eulalie-De Cernon. LA CAVALERIE This site was developed in the … Continue reading
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Bournemouth: Staging for WW II
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? This picture shows London as we left it. We crossed the 2nd bridge (straight ahead) and it gives an overview of how far you had to drive to leave this marvelous city. Now for the…
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Family and Friends in Pembroke Pines, Florida
Our exit from Detroit was facilitated by having “pre-check” on the tickets but the $50.00 Lounge member entrance fee for Delta was not! We discovered a nearby “Wine tasting shop” where we sipped some good wines with crackers and cheese … Continue reading
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Family and Friends/Ohio
We flew first class (using miles) from San Francisco to Detroit. Only one choice for breakfast….and we were in the 3rd row, and one choice of a bland white wine (made more palatable with ice cubes). Not a happy camper. … Continue reading
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China, from Beijing to Yinchuan…….
Hard to tell if the statues are welcoming, threating…or both! After our 2 hour flight to Yinchaun we met our new tour guide Jackie and his driver. While waiting for our luggage, there was a tap-tap on my shoulder. Looking … Continue reading
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China: Beijing to Yinchuan, to Xi’an and Piangyao
We flew into Xi’an and were greeted by “The Botwins” sign held by our new guide Julie and her driver. A bit more expensive to have guides, but worth every penny! Off to our Hotel Xi’an Tang Dynasty. Another lovely … Continue reading
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