by cwells | 2013-08-28 | Travel, Walking
Versaille’s history is one of greed, passion, and, ultimately, tragedy. In the pursuit of French political power, an incredible complex was constructed to take the monarchy outside of Paris to a more cloistered life that was opulent beyond what could even be...
by cwells | 2013-08-16 | Car, Food, Pix, Travel, Tribe, Walking
Armed with a Prius and a sense of adventure, my tribe headed to Orléans. King Louis XII felt that town was the “heart” of the French royalty, a treasure to be protected. In my humble opinion, it still is such a treasure. Situated on the Loire, Orléans is...
by cwells | 2013-08-14 | Culture, Travel
In both Spain and France, I caught glimpses of St. George, often in the most unexpected of places. I only got a few photos, but I think I’ll start a scavenger hunt whenever I go to new cities to find a St. George. And from Valencia, Spain:
by cwells | 2013-08-14 | Culture, Travel
Paris is full of sculpture, and it emerges in the strangest places. As an American, we have to import our really old sculptures, while Europe is chock-a-block with sculptures, paintings, and museums. (If you don’t believe me, check out this map.) However, I was...
by cwells | 2013-08-01 | Food, Pix, Spain, Travel, Tribe, Walking
As a day trip, we went into Paris for a day for sightseeing, tourist bumping, shopping, and general city-exploring shenanigans. This time, we headed toward the area in Paris known as Le Mariais, which has some interesting cultural themes. Our walk extended over to...
by cwells | 2013-07-28 | Pix, Travel
The Eiffel Tower is arguably the most recognizable landmark in the current world. Aside from being a symbol of Paris, of France, and often of Europe, the tower itself is an incredible monument that eclipses what I had expected. The tower is an impressive structure,...
