France - Normandy, Chartres, Mont St. Michel June 4th 2007 6-4-07
I got up around 7, had a quick breakfast and was out the door around 8:00. I walked to the metro station near the hostel, got on the train and was at the train station by 8:30 man things were going smoothly this day. I got in line at the ticket counter and waited a few minutes and then told the agent I wanted to go to Chartres. They told me you have to go to the other Paris Station. Da ... read more
Europe » France Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
A year of retirement in my 30's. Progressive thinking or insanity? Maybe a little bit of both. Either answer is fine by me.
Spending 1.5 years seeing as much of the world as possible. It has been a good ride. Feel free to come aboard!
Note: I planned to write a personal diary and then edit the diary for public viewing on this site. I soon realized during my travels that I would not have time to edit my journal writings, therefore what you see is a personal diary. The text was written on trains, boats, planes, buses, in hostels, hotels, homes, restaurants, pubs and often with very ... full info