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Don’t Let Anxiety Spoil Your Adventure
One has to work hard to have fun while traveling due to stress caused by the Covid pandemic. Preparation now includes having a back-up plan, making sure you have refundable hotels and airfare, and having properly done your research. The … Continue reading
Why is French Guiana Still a Republic ?
French Guiana is the last land in the Americas to be controlled by a foreign power. It is also the only one where French is the official language although its close proximity to the Caribbean means the culture is more … Continue reading
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Tagged Cayenne, Creole, Devils Island, France, Kourou, Republic, Space Center
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Sites along the Shore
Before disembarking in Viviers, we were told that there was a little church high on the hill that was famous as being the oldest cathedral still in use…so we climbed up the highest hill only to find a statue and not … Continue reading
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Tagged Aix en Provence, Arles, Avignon, France, Provence, Rhone River, River Cruise, Tournon, Viviers
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River-boating Down the Rhone
I’m back and so well rested that I can barely complete my daily chores. I read a couple of books, caught up with my daughter and managed to gain only a few pounds. The boat we took flew … Continue reading
Cruising down the Rhone
I’m taking a river boat down the Rhone in a couple of weeks. I’ll be floating with one of my daughters for seven nights! I am afraid that my instinctive need for physical activity might be a threat to our … Continue reading
Aging Adventurer 