Les Andeleys

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Our first day trip from the River Baroness was a trek up a steep hill to Richard the Lion Heart's late 12th century Chateau Gaillard at Les Andeleys. It was very foggy so we could only guess at the view that our guide described. The fortification would remind New Yorkers of the way that West Point provided protection by its high elevation and river location. The little town was charming. This was a nice "low key" start to our exploration of Normandy.

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Photos

Wes Les Andeleys
The boat provided bikes and walking sticks. We were REALLY glad for the walking sticks for the trek up to Richard the Lionheart's Fort.

River Baroness White Cliffs (Chalk)
The couple are Linda and Dave from Salt Lake City

Addition to My Collection of Clothes Line Pix
Just love clotheslines - globally!

Cedars on Seine
No wonder the impressionists were lured to Normandy and the Seine!

Landscaping With Annuals
It must be the mild climate, the strong sun light, the fertile soil - something we don't have that makes the annuals so brilliang in October.

Woven Flower Beds
We saw twigs used in landscaping in Giverny also.

Trimmed Chestnut Trees
We saw perfectly trimmed chestnut trees in Paris at Luxembourg Gardens also.

On Board
The ship was wonderful - didn't take many pix of it. Very well staffed, excellent menues, very comfortable staterooms.

Comments

[jeff]

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Absolutly incredible.....I cant imagine the beauty...Joanne...great job articulating(as always)....told you before I'm a fan!

[Silver Back Cuda]

Thanks, Jeff - you are our biggest fan!

[Tara]

Great photos
Joanne - I always love your photos and updates, however, I am MOST impressed of the spider web shot! I have many times tried to get a great web - the lighting and dew never works! Thanks for sharing.

[Silver Back Cuda]

spider web
I know. I have great spider webs here on the dock and deck in the morning and NEVER can shoot it right - it was sooooo foggy that morning --- we could hardly see our hands; we were coming down from this craggy hill - very tough travel on foot - our group got so far ahead of us because I REALLY wanted to frame that shot - we were like old fogies - Wes and I were the last ones to catch up with the group. But, so worth it! Thanks for noticing. J.