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July 26th 2008
Published: August 11th 2008
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The French don’t have the reputation for being the most open and friendly race in the world so you can imagine my shock the first time I received a random 'Bonjour' walking around in France. Admittedly my previous experience on French soil was a vist to Paris when I was 20 and probably not the most culturally aware, however take my advice - get the hell out of the capital and wander around the ... Read Full Entry



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An Aussie living in London and getting out it as much as possible to explore all the amazing places both in the UK and abroad. While I may be quite settled in the UK, my feet never seem to settle and my wandering heart drags me all over the globe and back to some well loved areas. My blogs are a personal record of where I've been and I often let the photos do most of the talking, but I do try and share detials if I found something amazing. My list of places to visit never seem to get any shorter (even if the blogs do!).... full info
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Inside the main Abbey ChurchInside the main Abbey Church
Inside the main Abbey Church
High vaulted ceilings, lots of light - lovely
GlassGlass
Glass
View from the CloistersView from the Cloisters
View from the Cloisters
Hunt the BarbieHunt the Barbie
Hunt the Barbie
A way to get stores up
wheel & sledwheel & sled
wheel & sled
Knights HallKnights Hall
Knights Hall
Saint MichaelSaint Michael
Saint Michael
Dark SkiesDark Skies
Dark Skies
Really they were having a good timeReally they were having a good time
Really they were having a good time
Sunset AmmarancheSunset Ammaranche
Sunset Ammaranche
Sunset 2Sunset 2
Sunset 2
See the WWII remnants in the background
Travelling companionsTravelling companions
Travelling companions
American Cemetary MuseumAmerican Cemetary Museum
American Cemetary Museum
Normandy LandingsNormandy Landings
Normandy Landings
Omaha BeachOmaha Beach
Omaha Beach
View up the hillView up the hill
View up the hill
daisiesdaisies
daisies
they were just pretty
Spirit of American Youth Rising fro the WavesSpirit of American Youth Rising fro the Waves
Spirit of American Youth Rising fro the Waves
yes, that is the official title!
a more personal memoriala more personal memorial
a more personal memorial
Stars and stripes flying Stars and stripes flying
Stars and stripes flying
American CemetaryAmerican Cemetary
American Cemetary



20th August 2008

Glen
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Wonderful
Loved the old village scenes and the views. The B&B looks nice and comfy. We were in Provence a few years ago and I loved that area. Would have loved to spend some quality time there.

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