Promenade du Peyrou

Arc de Triomphe Montpellier and Louis XIV Statue

June 9th 2012
K- I studied French at school between the ages of 11 and 18 but to say I was rusty would be an understatement. However, we were about to spend 5 weeks en France and I was determined to dust myself off. First stop therefore was French school. My chosen destination for this potential humiliation was Montpellier (yes, autotext - the French one is spelled this way!), the capital of Languedoc-Roussi ... read more

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Kicking off the blog again as we head off to South America for a 3 month trip. Hi to both of our Mums who we hope are reading! We have moved to Walla Walla, Washington from California and although we enjoy it greatly it feels good to be dusting off the rucksacks and leaving the below freezing winter weather for our first major trip since 2012. ------- Previously in 2011/12.......We are 2 British citizens who live in California. After much planning and some angst we are taking a break from reality and taking a trip around the world. One car is sold and the house is rented but before ... full info

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