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Tag Archives: england
blisters on my blisters
For some reason, after two weeks of walking, yesterday’s tour of versailles et petit trianon did us in. we were totally exhausted and lounged in the bath tub for hours. Does anybody believe Marie Antoinette was so fatigued when she … Continue reading
A place to rest our weary heads
La maison de la Helen’s mum Mary Bergin is possibly the most fantastic hostess in the the western hemisphere. I say this based on my previous visit and all the time I’ve spent with Mary when she comes to visit … Continue reading
Emmie Pie and Monkey do Europe
I am being hassled by my lovely daughter (and Helen and Jason) to update my LJ about our upcoming trip. To let you know the pressure under which I’m operating, said Emmie Pie is hovering over my shoulder with a … Continue reading
In england
We’ve done Wales and Ireland. Wales is absolutely beautiful. Lovely sheep strolling through green meadows beneath the mountains, between the sea. Ireland also. Great time with Helen’s mum. . . when I have more time will reveal all of Helen’s … Continue reading
Falling across egypt
Left Egypt monday morning early. i actually wept. i am covered with bruises after falling a gazillion times over a rough stone, or more spectacularly in the khan e kali when i slipped on a rotting fig into a large … Continue reading
