They come in a wide variety of types and colors. They grew on me and i no longer find them tacky as I did at first. Still, there are fresh flowers on our family tombs and vaults.
Springtime in Provence July 19th 2012 While it is lovely to visit the South of France and especially Provence at any time of the year this visit was in the late spring—May and June which is a particularly lovely time to enjoy its pleasures without the crowds or the heat of the summer months. Our visit is primarily to the region of Toulon on the Mediterranean between Marseilles and Nice.
Toulon has a very large natural harbor wher ... read more
Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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
We have been cruising on our Nichloson 40 pilot house sloop "I Wanda" since the summer of 1993. In the early years we cruised from Maine to the Bahamas with our teenagers and now we visit them by boat. In 2003 we crossed the Atlantic via Bermuda and the Azores, and spent 3 years cruisng the Med. Kitties have nearly always accompanied us.... full info