View of Gaillon from the castle (October 2016).
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Upon hearing of Vernon, you might wonder just where this place is. Or maybe you've heard of it in-passing, since its train station is a popular stop for tourists on their way to Giverny, located about five kilometers away, for a visit to Monet's house and gardens as a day trip from Paris. Whichever way … Continue reading Destination: Vernon, France
The countryside in la Tour-en-Jarez, France (September 2017).
Bonjour! Around this time last year, I made a visit to Giverny for the day, as means of visiting the famous gardens and house of Claude Monet, a nineteenth-century Impressionist painter who created some of the most beautiful, semi-abstract paintings ever (as I'd like to believe). Plus, it was a great opportunity to see what … Continue reading Destination: Giverny, France
Another nature-filled day was ahead of us after some time spent in the Columbia River Gorge the day before. This time, we would head over to Mount Hood, the tallest one in Oregon. It would be a short day exploring it and the surrounding areas, as means of recuperating from two full days of jam-packed … Continue reading Destination: Mount Hood, Oregon
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