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Fishing in Canada

Posted on August 6, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to check out a different part of British Columbia known as the Fraser River Valley. It is very relaxed and scenic with all kinds of wildlife to enjoy it with you. We chose to stay at the Fraser … Continue reading →

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Checking out Vancouver Canada

Posted on July 31, 2023 by David Cross

Since the world is continuing to open up, we decided to head North from Seattle and check out Vancouver again! It is a gorgeous and relaxing drive from Seattle up the I-5 freeway, but the border crossing waits can be … Continue reading →

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Chateau Gaillard

Posted on July 13, 2023 by David Cross

Does anyone know what this Chateau is famous for? We went back and stopped in Les Andelys today to take a morning hike. Some may know it best since it was the first expedition in balloon from France to England. … Continue reading →

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D-Day Normandy

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Cross

It is almost the 80th anniversary of D-Day, so could not resist trekking to Normandy! Our first stop is the US cemetery near and above Omaha Beach. Almost 10% of the soldiers that arrived on June 6, 1944 died that … Continue reading →

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Biking around Le Havre

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to explore Le Havre with a casual bike ride since the city has some awesome bike lanes and trails throughout the city. It is quite warm in France this summer, so bike rides are bit more pleasant than … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk in Honfleur

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Cross

We are exploring the coastal area of Normandie this morning and were able to visit one of the most popular villages in Northern France. Of course, on the drive to Honfleur we had to take a picture of the famous … Continue reading →

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Giverny France – Home of Claude Monet

Posted on July 9, 2023 by David Cross

This is probably one of the most popular places in Northern France to visit in the spring/summer – a small village of only 500 people known as Giverny. But it is the home of a famous person/artist. Can you guess … Continue reading →

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Paris Post-COVID

Posted on July 8, 2023 by David Cross

We decided the world was back open again this summer…so where should we go? Paris! a lot has changed in 25 years hasn’t it (previous visit many years ago). Yes, it is very hot and very crowded, but we could … Continue reading →

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Nazareth Israel

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Cross

I was fortunate enough to have a industry meeting in the area and we had the chance to do a quick walk around tour before heading out. It is a little bit of an older city, so walking around it … Continue reading →

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Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David Cross

I had a very long layover in London England (Heathrow) where staying in the airport or lounge was not possible with that length of time, so I decided to explore a new Cold War museum or site to pass the … Continue reading →

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