Provence & Rome '08

On last day in Rome, we do the antiquities walk and return to the scene of a great lunch.

Rome

2008-01-26

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After “no confidence” vote, we return to the Vatican, where confidence reigns supreme.

Rome

2008-01-25

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So THIS is where they elect the Pope – and other Vatican highlights.

Rome

2008-01-24

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No clouds above, so we head to the Colosseum.

Rome

2008-01-23

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Highlight on a rainy day in Rome – pizza!

Rome

2008-01-21

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Nice train station isn’t, but Rome is stupendous.

Rome

2008-01-20

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After a spooky taxi ride and flying solo in a bus, we enjoy a stop in Marseille for bouillabaisse.

Marseille

2008-01-18

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Cleaning the villa occupies our time on last day in the Luberon region.

Vaugines

2008-01-16

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Moulin de Lourmarin gets our vote for food and ambiance.

Lourmarin

2008-01-14

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Our drive to the north becomes a “two pont day.”

Lourmarin

2008-01-13

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We greet the mistral, say good-bye to the rain and visit an artist in her home.

Lourmarin

2008-01-12

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Rainy-day village visit suggests ‘it’s a dog’s life’ out there.

Lourmarin

2008-01-11

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Sightseeing on hold, we return to our most-visited locale.

Pertuis

2008-01-10

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“Second Paris of France” deserves its reputation.

Aix-en-Provence

2008-01-08

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A market in Cadenet, more shopping and a modest hike.

Vaugines

2008-01-07

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La Jassine turns out to be our hoped-for ideal destination.

Vaugines

2008-01-06

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Bring back the Concorde – or something better!

Marseille

2008-01-04

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Airport Life

Los Angeles

2008-01-03

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