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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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A Breath of France Air
Next stop... Le France. Now before I begin this blog, I have to mention how much I absolutely adore Zelda (ZeeCee) and Richard. They...
Joanna
Apr 2, 20235 min read
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Chantilly Lace & a Pretty Face
It was sad to leave ZeeCee and Richard's house, but we had one more leg of the journey to complete before heading for home. Home... it...
Joanna
Apr 18, 20226 min read
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Ça Plane Pour Moi
There’s nothing like a lazy, rainy day to reboot. A rainy day has the ability to provide the time, often needed to temporarily shift...
Joanna
Apr 11, 20229 min read
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