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The Week of May 1st Includes a Trip to Amboise and Chenonceau Chateau

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May 23rd 2017
Published: June 4th 2017
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May 1 – May 6 We started off the week on May 1st, my Mom’s birthday with a call that evening to wish her the best on her 89th. We used to Skype, but since we were in Paris we now have a different phone plan that allows us to use our phone as a wi-fi hot spot on the boat as well as to make international calls home. It makes it much easier to talk as we don’t have the delays that you hav... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A View of the Amboise Chateau & Village StreetA View of the Amboise Chateau & Village Street
A View of the Amboise Chateau & Village Street
on our first evening in Amboise
A Sculptor Decided to Create PosidianA Sculptor Decided to Create Posidian
A Sculptor Decided to Create Posidian
in the likeness of Leonardo da Vinci
These Cave Houses Used by Wine Growers NowThese Cave Houses Used by Wine Growers Now
These Cave Houses Used by Wine Growers Now
but had been for factory workers in the early 20th C.
Look Closely & You See a Home BuiltLook Closely & You See a Home Built
Look Closely & You See a Home Built
into the side of the hillside
We Are Definitely Enjoying Dining Out In FranceWe Are Definitely Enjoying Dining Out In France
We Are Definitely Enjoying Dining Out In France
between the french pastries and galettes
Interesting Slate Detail on One of the HousesInteresting Slate Detail on One of the Houses
Interesting Slate Detail on One of the Houses
in Amboise
Yes, I caught Bob riding a white tourist train in AmboiseYes, I caught Bob riding a white tourist train in Amboise
Yes, I caught Bob riding a white tourist train in Amboise
with a stop at Leonardo da Vinci's house
A Few of the Details at ChenonceauA Few of the Details at Chenonceau
A Few of the Details at Chenonceau
of Catherine de' Medici's Bed
Every Ceiling Had Amazing DetailsEvery Ceiling Had Amazing Details
Every Ceiling Had Amazing Details
this is only two of them
The Walkway Leading to Chateau ChenonceauThe Walkway Leading to Chateau Chenonceau
The Walkway Leading to Chateau Chenonceau
with views of the outbuildings as well-impressive
Chateau de Chenonceau Built Over the River CherChateau de Chenonceau Built Over the River Cher
Chateau de Chenonceau Built Over the River Cher
The Building Towering Over in Size is the KeepThe Building Towering Over in Size is the Keep
The Building Towering Over in Size is the Keep
to the previous fortified castle at this location
Views of Some of the Gardens at ChenonceauViews of Some of the Gardens at Chenonceau
Views of Some of the Gardens at Chenonceau
Stages of the Development of the ChateauStages of the Development of the Chateau
Stages of the Development of the Chateau
left- by Bohier, top by Diane & bottom by Catherine
Chapel at Chenonceau Saved During Fr. Revolution Chapel at Chenonceau Saved During Fr. Revolution
Chapel at Chenonceau Saved During Fr. Revolution
turned into a wood store hiding its religious purpose
In This Hall At Chenonceau Is UniqueIn This Hall At Chenonceau Is Unique
In This Hall At Chenonceau Is Unique
with its keystones in a broken line
Imagine This Room With this Floor Tile ThroughoutImagine This Room With this Floor Tile Throughout
Imagine This Room With this Floor Tile Throughout
now only seen in a small section
One of Many Fireplaces in ChenonceauOne of Many Fireplaces in Chenonceau
One of Many Fireplaces in Chenonceau
The Gallery Built Over the River CherThe Gallery Built Over the River Cher
The Gallery Built Over the River Cher
by Catherine de Medici in 1576
The Galley Was Transformed into a 120 Bed HospitalThe Galley Was Transformed into a 120 Bed Hospital
The Galley Was Transformed into a 120 Bed Hospital
for WWI & a Passage to Freedom for Jews in WWII
This Fireplace has Initials of Henri iI & Catherine de'MediciThis Fireplace has Initials of Henri iI & Catherine de'Medici
This Fireplace has Initials of Henri iI & Catherine de'Medici
in Diane De Poiter's bedroom



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