Odyssey 2023 - Some final thoughts, as our journey comes to an end

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June 13th 2023

Published: June 13th 2023

Our 77-day odyssey is rapidly coming to a close, as we begin to prepare for our return to the states in a couple days. We'll probably maintain a low profile in our little garden cottage until then, while packing our suitcases for the last time on this trip, and attending to other sundry tasks in preparation for our departure on Thursday. Our taxi driver will meet us here at 6:00 AM for the ride to... Read Full Entry

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Cruise boat on Seine

Pont Neuf, Paris

Eiffel Tower

Paris

Ashley and Sarah

Engaged while cruising on the Seine

Place Dauphine

Paris

Escargots

Place Dauphine, Paris

Colette and husband

Caveau du Palais, Place Dauphine, Paris

Dee and Sophie

Maison du Jardin, Malakoff

Dee's luncheon spread

Maison du Jardin, Malakoff

Three ladies with joie de vivre

Madame Dominique (our hostess), Sophie and Dee at the Maison du Jardin in Malakoff.

Fish with pureed potatoes and steamed veggies

Simply delicious farewell lunch at L'Hirondelle, Malakoff. Dominique's lovely, 18-year-old granddaughter (Lili) was our waitress, so we said our good-byes. We suspect Lily will grow-up to be just like her grandmother!

13th June 2023

Cindy Vogt
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Au revoir, arrivederci!
Another specular Odessey almost in the books! Love the recap pics. Here's wishing you safe and smooth travels.

13th June 2023

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Mitchell & Dee Bitting

Merci/Grazie!
Cindy, you and John helped to make our odyssey spectacular when you joined us in Sorrento. See you soon!

13th June 2023

Jeni
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I cannot believe it’s almost time for you to home. I can’t wait to get together, over limoncello spritzers, and hear everything about the journey. I appreciate all the time you put into the blog. It made feel like I was there. Safe travels home and talk to you soon! Love you both 😘

14th June 2023

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Mitchell & Dee Bitting

Merci, Jeni!
Thanks for all the comments you posted on the blog; we always appreciated them. We're only sorry we cannot bring you back some of the decadent desserts we enjoyed along the way. Hugs and kisses, Mitch and Dee

16th June 2023

Danielle
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Memories
What a wonderful trip. So many memories and stories. Safe travels home. See you soon!

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