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August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 By 2 Smiths

Vezelay & Beaune

We left Auxerre today for the small village of Puligny-Montrachet, along the Route de Grand Cru. Halfway to Puligny is the hilltop village of Vezelay which dates to the 11th-century. The village and its basilica are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. After a short stop in Vezelay, we headed south another hour or so to…

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August 30, 2018August 31, 2018 By 2 Smiths

Auxerre

Today we decide to explore the lovely town of Auxerre. We noticed the day before that many of the streets had small bronze markers bearing the name “Cadet Roussel”, Jerome told us that this was a walking trail through the old city highlighting major, remarkable monuments and picturesque streets and colorful neighborhoods. We can get…

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August 28, 2018August 7, 2019 By Dick

Paris to Auxerre

A long day of travel – arrived at Pitt at 4:30 pm for a 7:50 flight. Flight was good and on time with an arrival of 9:30 am at Paris De Gaulle airport. There was some kind of security issue when I got off the plane and they delayed proceeding to Passport Control. Finally got…

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August 11, 2018August 15, 2022 By Dick

Scotland – Golfing with the Lads

Dick is heading out today with a couple of buds for a golfing holiday in Scotland.  If you like to follow the adventures of he, Don, Ron, & Bill check out our trip blog –  https://golf.dickandmarysmith.com/ Slàinte!

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  1. Mary on 3/2 and 3/3 – At Sea to South GeorgiaMarch 24, 2023

    Thanks Carol, it truly is the only way we can keep track!

  2. Dick on 3/2 and 3/3 – At Sea to South GeorgiaMarch 24, 2023

    I'm clean! It was Mary!

  3. Carol McCafferty on 3/2 and 3/3 – At Sea to South GeorgiaMarch 24, 2023

    Absolutely fascinated reading your blog, you guys are so adventurous, my heroes. Thank you for all the time you spend…

  4. Kevin Elsken on 3/2 and 3/3 – At Sea to South GeorgiaMarch 23, 2023

    I read where Argentina is stirring the pot at the U.N. in regards to the Falklands. Dick, tell me, did…

  5. Wiley & Sue on San Antonio de ArecoMarch 2, 2023

    Fantastic pictures, thanks so much for sending

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