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October 10th 2016
Published: November 2nd 2016
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Tuesday - Oct 4 - Day 1- As mentioned in the previous blog entry we are now in Paris. Of course the first day we had to do the basics first – check in with the marina office, take a shower and then take a short walk around the area. From the marina you can see the Bastille Monument and close by is the new Opera House. Our main mission for this walk however was to get to a store to buy a baguette... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Luxor Obelisk - A Gift from the King of EgyptThe Luxor Obelisk - A Gift from the King of Egypt
The Luxor Obelisk - A Gift from the King of Egypt
it had been in front of the Luxor Temple before this
Fountain Next to the Luxor ObeliskFountain Next to the Luxor Obelisk
Fountain Next to the Luxor Obelisk
View from the Luxor ObeliskView from the Luxor Obelisk
View from the Luxor Obelisk
heading down to the Arc de Triomphe
Hard to Capture the Size of the Arc de TriompheHard to Capture the Size of the Arc de Triomphe
Hard to Capture the Size of the Arc de Triomphe
much more impressive in person
A Few Details on the Arc de TriompheA Few Details on the Arc de Triomphe
A Few Details on the Arc de Triomphe
Flame for the Unknown SoldiersFlame for the Unknown Soldiers
Flame for the Unknown Soldiers
from WWI and WWII under the Arc de Triomphe
Repairs Being Done on this BuildingRepairs Being Done on this Building
Repairs Being Done on this Building
hidden by this "false facade"
Quite the Light PostQuite the Light Post
Quite the Light Post
General DeGaulle HimselfGeneral DeGaulle Himself
General DeGaulle Himself
If You'd Rather Not Walk There Are Other OptionsIf You'd Rather Not Walk There Are Other Options
If You'd Rather Not Walk There Are Other Options
we didn't try either bike or motor powered option
View from the Arc de Triomphe View from the Arc de Triomphe
View from the Arc de Triomphe
to a more modern part of the city
Just had to do one here!Just had to do one here!
Just had to do one here!
Soaking Up the Sun at the Arc de TriompheSoaking Up the Sun at the Arc de Triomphe
Soaking Up the Sun at the Arc de Triomphe
while Bob was taking a few photos for a change
The Petit Palais built in 1900The Petit Palais built in 1900
The Petit Palais built in 1900
now houses the Musee des Beaux Arts
Enjoyed Some Refreshment at the CafeEnjoyed Some Refreshment at the Cafe
Enjoyed Some Refreshment at the Cafe
in the Petit Palais viewing its inner garden
A Small Sampling of the Objects of ArtA Small Sampling of the Objects of Art
A Small Sampling of the Objects of Art
viewed at the Petit Palais
The Entrance Area of the Petit PalaisThe Entrance Area of the Petit Palais
The Entrance Area of the Petit Palais
The Grand Palais Built in 1900The Grand Palais Built in 1900
The Grand Palais Built in 1900
which stands across from the Peti Palais
On Our Evening Walk Across the SeineOn Our Evening Walk Across the Seine
On Our Evening Walk Across the Seine
looking out toward Notre Dame
The New Opera House Is Quite Close to the MarinaThe New Opera House Is Quite Close to the Marina
The New Opera House Is Quite Close to the Marina
Colonne de Juillet at Place de la BastilleColonne de Juillet at Place de la Bastille
Colonne de Juillet at Place de la Bastille
to commemorate July Revolution of 1830



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