Initial impressions of Porto were a bit bewildering. We have been here 3 full days, 2 hours when we arrived and now we have been here 'til almost noon this Sunday. It is fairly normal to form false …
In and Out of the Vortex: Trains, Vigo, Porto
Life can feel like a whirlwind, is it though? Might just be an adrenaline fueled trick of the mind. I haven't written for a few days. Time has felt compressed. Living space felt compressed. It is only …
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Kutzig, Alsatian Wine Country Tourbus
The Kutzig is a French Alsatian tourbus that picked us up at 10am. in Colmar where we are staying then transported us through six smaller towns/villages in the Alsatian wine country over the course of …
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Final Day in Beaune: Saturday market and save the best for last
Today is the last of our 4 full days in Beaune France. It is Saturday, that means Market day. It is a large market but at least half of it is clothes and other non-food items. Plenty of produce, …
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Tasting the Wines of Joseph Drouhin: Slight revision!
There are a large number of wine merchants with wine cellars or caves in Beaune France. Many of them offer tours of their facilities followed by tastings. The underground caves are perfectly …
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Another Day in Beaune, Another Winery Tour: Outside the walls
Beaune France has a calm grounded energy. For some reason neither the tourists nor the locals feel as though they are in a hurry. Some of the streets are crowded, but without a sense of urgency and …
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