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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
Cardbordeaux & Adieu
So… we’re all probably wondering… what happened with the key? Nothing yet. No angry emails, no surprise invoices. I think this should be...
Joanna
Feb 162 min read
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The Whiny Wino
Whenever I mentioned I was going to Bordeaux, the response was almost automatic… “You must visit the Cité du Vin!” The what? Apparently,...
Joanna
Feb 168 min read
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Uncorked and Unlocked
In my last post, I talked about what I really love ( and don’t love ) about Paris… but really, what I should have done was sum it all up...
Joanna
Feb 156 min read
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Oui, mais Non
I caught the train from Soissons to Paris on Sunday morning, with Matthew. He was a sweetheart and stayed with me as I navigated the...
Joanna
Feb 1510 min read
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Mutha Tongue
When we returned the rental car, everything was, of course , perfect. Gas tank full / clean / no damage. I signed the return invoice,...
Joanna
Feb 147 min read
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Medieval Vibes
I know I blether on and on and on about the cold, but it’s a major contributing factor into why I leave Canada in the winter. Sure,...
Joanna
Feb 96 min read
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Be Our Guest
We did manage to eventually escape Colmar in our vehicle… but not until later on in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t as...
Joanna
Feb 77 min read
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Stepping into a Storybook
I spent a couple of nights in Longueval with ZC and Anna… catching up, enjoying delicious Raclette and wine… and preparing for our...
Joanna
Feb 77 min read
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Platform 68
So I left Middelburg… I was pretty sad to say goodbye to Tom and Merel, especially after reconnecting after all this time. 25 years is a...
Joanna
Feb 66 min read
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Windmills
I flew into Rotterdam from London for one reason… and one reason only; to reconnect with a couple of old friends, Tom and Merel. I hadn’t...
Joanna
Jan 2910 min read
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A Bit of a Faff
My flight out of Amman was strangely empty. There were no more than thirty people on board. Honestly, I’m surprised it even flew. Maybe...
Joanna
Jan 255 min read
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Bizarro World
*this first part is a mere regurgitation of the end of my previous blog… because I had added it in last minute… and found Sue’s comment...
Joanna
Jan 2315 min read
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Freedom
“ At this point in my life I am positive some people were put on this earth to test my alcohol tolerance level. ” Saw that. Loved it. Had...
Joanna
Jan 2215 min read
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The Lowest Point
As we made our way up to the iconic Kerak Castle, the journey took us up, up, up… through a maze of incredibly windy roads. By the time...
Joanna
Jan 218 min read
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Who needs Manners?
Wadi Rum is locally known as the Valley of the Moon… and 720 square kilometres of stunning desert landscape. It’s a fully protected area...
Joanna
Jan 1811 min read
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Bring on the Booze
So… I must mention before I dive into this blog… the other day, we pulled into a roadside station for a gas fill and a toilet stop. While...
Joanna
Jan 1813 min read
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