A weekend in Paris and we go our separate ways October 16th 2007 We thoroughly enjoyed the remainder of our time in Avignon and the hospitality of our hosts at Lumani, Elisabeth and Jean. The latter part of the week was spent exploring the surrounding Provencal villages and checking out some of the local wines in the Chateauneuf-de-Papes region. Of course we got caught up in the allure of French wine country and had to invest in some of the local reds. Then ... read more
Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
It's six weeks til our European adventure. Four of us - Miss Jules, the two Petes and me. The original plan was to traipse through France following the Rugby World Cup. The plan evolved over Sydney dinners with maps, Google and much red wine. Now we\'re taking sleeper trains to Russia, exploring the Baltic States in a minibus, chilling out in a B&B in the south of France, spending a romantic weekend in Paris, catching up with friends and family in the UK and then heading home.
This may not be the year-long, round the world backpacking adventure of some, but it will be a well-earned, e... full info