Posts by Travels with Anzie
Brittany April 2023
Britany by Jean Luc Bannalec In January our friend Axel recommended we try a series of murder mystery stories that take place in Brittany. Now as the planner I am, we had already booked our whole 3-month trip by then. But after reading one or two of the books, we decided we had to go…
Read MoreAix-en-Provence
So we missed the Solar Eclipse. Darn! Oh well, we’ll catch the next one. 2044? Maybe not. On the positive side, we’re here in Aix en Provence. What a beautiful city! Kilometers of walking streets in the old town filled with shops all dealing in unnecessarys. There’s Cartier, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Cardin, Ralph Lauren, even…
Read MoreCruise through the Croatian Islands and Dubrovnik and Split
The Basque Country February 12, 2014
We stopped in Biarritz, France on our way to San Sebastian, Spain. Both towns lie on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic. We had a memorable 3 course lunch at Café Goulue. In need of exercise we strolled down to the waterfront. There we watched, spellbound, as thirty-foot waves pounded the shoreline. Those waves…
Read MoreMeeting Dali –Figueres Spain January, 2014
Spain lies on the Mediterannean just south of the French border. It’s the birthplace of Salvador Dali, and home of a major Dali Museum. Getting there is half the fun. Anzie, son Rowan and his beautiful girl friend, Kali, accompanied me on an overnight. After Perpignan we took the coastal road, parts of which reminded…
Read MoreIn Barcelona It’s “Have a ‘Crappy’ Christmas!” 12/18/2007
At this time of year we’re reminded that, just two years ago, Anzie and I were in Catalonia over Christmas. We had such a great time discovering how the people of Northern Spain celebrated Christmas. For instance, Santa didn’t bring gifts; the Three Wise Men brought them. We were most amazed by how scatological the…
Read MorePortugal – Lisbon, the north and the Douro Valley October 2004
Besides bullfighting, what does Portugal have to offer? How about every type of environment imaginable – except desert – good food and wine, castles, cork, wonderful people, nice weather? All offered at good value for the dollar. I’d like to present a panoply of our experiences and impressions, just to whet your appetite. But first,…
Read MoreBruges
Bruges is the capital of West Flanders and the city is now a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Bruges is a gorgeous Medieval town which reminded me of Tallinn in Estonia. There is the similar market square the cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages that echo the sounds of clippity clop, parades, and colourful street held…
Read MoreBrussels
Quite amazing, this country. Two, maybe three, languages. Home to the European Union. Wonderful cuisine. Adjacent to France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxemburg. Also borders on the North Sea. Great Festivals celebrating Mardi Gras and Beer. Speaking of beer, it’s a major product in Belgium. The country is divided into two parts: to the north of…
Read MoreCanal Cruise – Holland – May,2010
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is a veritable city. You can find anything there. You can buy a car there! Anzie and I had just arrived in the early A.M., and were wandering around looking for the track where we were to board our train to Brussels. We noticed hundreds of people lined up in front of…
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