Viewing the Ruins of the Abbey

Heading to the South of France

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June 14th 2009
Sunday, June 14 We woke up very early on Sunday to take the TGV train to see my friend Pierre who lives near the French Alps in Grenoble. After saying sad goodbyes to our hosts Jean and Annick we took the local train into Paris to the Gare de Lyon. Tiffany somehow managed to get caught in the doors of the Metro train as they closed and screamed. Fortunately she was ok, but the next thoug ... read more

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