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Tara Cloud
Happy Birthday in the Homeland
How great to fulfill a dream of visiting the land of Binkley ancestors and to do so for your birthday, Dave--well done! I was in France when I turned 55 and was thrilled to receive my first senior discount for a museum--woo hoo! Brilliant being there in the off-season, and how lovely to meet a sister TBer who could show you a charming Italian restaurant! Loved your fondue dinner with the future nurses, listening to lovely chorale music for vespers (always the best service--more music, less preaching), walking Lucerne's wall and your holiday from your holiday. Cheeses look delish!