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Boys at the Lock
Although this lock in France isn't used anymore, some local boys found a way to enjoy it.
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On the River
Taken at a chateau in France
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Chateau
istory of this structure, the Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire, one of the more notable castles in France....
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Man on a Bench in Paris
I love the random nature of this portrait.
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Louvre Lattice
An inside shot of the pyramid at the Louvre
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Salmon Salad
Our first dinner in Paris. So tasty and clean
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Kiss the Cook
a kiss to our chef, Slawek on our opulent dinner away from the barge at L'Auberge des Templiers...
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Sally, Mary, Erika and Ian
rge companions on a bridge overlooking the Loire. The wine was quite good on this particular evening...
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Nuts at the Outdoor Market
Outdoor markets are plentiful in France
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City symbol
An emblem of one of the smaller cities we visited
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Bronze Horses
One of the many monuments near the Seine in Paris
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Eiffel Tower in Black and White
Changed to b&w-trying to give it a vintage look
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Eiffel Tower
What more can I say?
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Aerial locks
oyed the imagery of William Garnett and being in the air enables you to get a teriffic vantage point...
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Aerial view of Loire Valley and Burgundy
Views like this are what make ballooning so magnificent.
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Locks
ve you an idea of the difficulty boats had in trying to get uphill. Boys swim and fish in them now....
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Horses at the chateau
ing a medieval chateau, circa 1300's. It's rumored that it won't be complete until 2020....
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Carpacio of beef
One of the many splendid meals we had on the Renaissance, through gobarging.com
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Street signs
It's hard to figure out where you are, based on signs like these
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Renaissance in the canals
One of the areas where we docked for the night while barging on the canals
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Church
Churches like these dot the terrain of the countryside in France
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Gals on a picnic
rent in France, evidenced by these three women having some fun
on a bridge overlooking the Seine....
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Notre Dame
We couldn't gain access into the cathedral at this time, as about 9 priests were being ordained.
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Paris night
A bustling restaurant scene in Paris
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Mary and Erika on the Loire
A sunset shot overlooking the Loire Valley
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France countryside
This is one of the many views in France, taken near the Henri Bouguoise Winery
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Cheese plate
A selection of cheeses from the Loire Valley in France.
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Appetizer
Shot on our luxury barge going through the Loire Valley and Burgundy.
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Paris Abstract
I was very intrigued with this pattern on the wall in Paris. Reminds me of a Hitchcock movie
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