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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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The Spit in the Kitchen Turns with the HelpThe Spit in the Kitchen Turns with the Help
The Spit in the Kitchen Turns with the Help
of a Weight out the Window
A Few Views of the Kitchen Area at ChenonceauA Few Views of the Kitchen Area at Chenonceau
A Few Views of the Kitchen Area at Chenonceau
Many of the Walls Covered with TapestryMany of the Walls Covered with Tapestry
Many of the Walls Covered with Tapestry
in Chateau de Chenonceau
Quite a Few Paintings on the Walls at the ChateauQuite a Few Paintings on the Walls at the Chateau
Quite a Few Paintings on the Walls at the Chateau
This one by a very recognizable artist
For Those Of You That Say there are No PicturesFor Those Of You That Say there are No Pictures
For Those Of You That Say there are No Pictures
of Janice!
Carriages On Display in the Stable at ChenonceauCarriages On Display in the Stable at Chenonceau
Carriages On Display in the Stable at Chenonceau
A Few of the Sights Seen on Our DriveA Few of the Sights Seen on Our Drive
A Few of the Sights Seen on Our Drive
when down near Amboise
We Enjoyed Our Visit Through the CavesWe Enjoyed Our Visit Through the Caves
We Enjoyed Our Visit Through the Caves
at Plou & Fils Winery (as well as the tastings)
Anyone Know What Kind of Car This Is?Anyone Know What Kind of Car This Is?
Anyone Know What Kind of Car This Is?
Answer: An Austin Healey
One of the "homes" we walked by in AmboiseOne of the "homes" we walked by in Amboise
One of the "homes" we walked by in Amboise
St. Denis Church Built in 12th C. with additionsSt. Denis Church Built in 12th C. with additions
St. Denis Church Built in 12th C. with additions
in 16th C. the tower re-built in 18th C.
Looking Toward the Chateau from St. Denis ChurchLooking Toward the Chateau from St. Denis Church
Looking Toward the Chateau from St. Denis Church
Showing The Various Periods of BuildingShowing The Various Periods of Building
Showing The Various Periods of Building
of the St. Denis Church in Amboise
One of the Windows in St. Denis ChurchOne of the Windows in St. Denis Church
One of the Windows in St. Denis Church
many were small, but still stunning
Interesting Keystone Designs in St. Denis ChurchInteresting Keystone Designs in St. Denis Church
Interesting Keystone Designs in St. Denis Church
as well as on the pillars
One Column Contained all the 7 SinsOne Column Contained all the 7 Sins
One Column Contained all the 7 Sins
top shows lust & pride - can you find some others?
A Sampling of the Statutes in St. Denis ChurchA Sampling of the Statutes in St. Denis Church
A Sampling of the Statutes in St. Denis Church
The Interior of St. Denis was quite darkThe Interior of St. Denis was quite dark
The Interior of St. Denis was quite dark
with massive pillars & small openings for windows
Memorials To Those Lost During Wars AboundMemorials To Those Lost During Wars Abound
Memorials To Those Lost During Wars Abound
we see them in every town - these from Amboise
The Lines Indicate the Level of Floods Over the YearsThe Lines Indicate the Level of Floods Over the Years
The Lines Indicate the Level of Floods Over the Years
notice in bottom photo how high bldg is from river
A Few Rooftop Views While Walking to Train StationA Few Rooftop Views While Walking to Train Station
A Few Rooftop Views While Walking to Train Station
notice there is even a banana tree growing here!



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