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An enjoyable area off the beaten path in Paris is the Montmartre district, including the Sacre Couer. The real name of the church is Basilique du Sacre Coeur de Montmartre. It's situated on a hill overlooking Paris, and worth the trip for the view itself. But there's more there than the view. The church is... Continue Reading →
One of the highlights of our visit to Paris happened by accident. On our last evening, I wanted to witness the “City of Lights,” as Paris is known. I had a couple of ideas, and it was through researching these that I found the final destination of our vacation. It was a great one.... Continue Reading →
The last few days of our trip to Europe were spent in Paris. My only regret is that there just weren’t enough days. But like any great city, you could stay for months and still not see all there is to see. So, we hit the high spots, and a couple off-the-beaten-path spots, and left... Continue Reading →
We made some wonderful memories in the Alsace region of France. After saying "Auf Wiedersehen" to Oberstdorf, we embarked on a train adventure to Lahr, Germany – an adventure because apparently the train can be late in Europe. Luckily, with some help and re-routing, we arrived at our destination only one hour late. Our... Continue Reading →
Our trip to Europe was planned in advance, but I am thankful we had some buffer days for unplanned events. This allowed us the unbelievable experience of the one and only Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Oktoberfest is the world's largest public festival. It is held annually in Munich, running 16 days from mid or late September to the... Continue Reading →
In Oberstdorf, Germany, we are experiencing the sights, sounds, tastes - and smells - of cows. The area around the town is perfect for cattle grazing, and the area’s cheese and meat are testament to that. The flavours are rich and unique. We have enjoyed goulash, veal schnitzel, and calf’s liver, all samples of the... Continue Reading →
Our Europe trip is now continuing in Germany, as we left Switzerland via train a couple of days ago. What a wonderful way to travel – watching a beautiful countryside from the comfort of a train. However, the changes we had to make were not as enjoyable as the ride, since we did have... Continue Reading →
As mentioned in previous posts, one of the delights of our trip to Bern has been walking around the city. It truly is beautiful, situated on a curve in the Aare River. There is much history here, but also wonderful outdoor settings. Because it is on the river, the change in elevation from the... Continue Reading →
I’m sure people who visit Switzerland all comment on the quality of the food. I’ve done my best to try a few local favourites, to expand my dining horizons while we spend a week in Bern. To start the day, the coffee is outstanding. People who don’t like strong coffee may not be too... Continue Reading →
Another great aspect of travel is learning about other cultures and meeting new people. While we have not been out in the city too much yet, I have been trying to learn new things about Bern, the area and its people. I learned from one of the volunteers that Bern, the fourth most populous city... Continue Reading →
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