tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5285626915435261455..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: In France ~ Something Old and Something NewJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84553450119957759412017-08-28T19:37:05.288-07:002017-08-28T19:37:05.288-07:00That's quite a contrast - Disneyworld and Prov...That's quite a contrast - Disneyworld and Provins! Glad you showed pictures of the latter! Pillars of the Earth is one of my favorite books of all times. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53376154548798848842017-08-27T00:51:36.850-07:002017-08-27T00:51:36.850-07:00I love these old walled cities and I hadn't he...I love these old walled cities and I hadn't heard of Provins, though I have only been to France once. So much to explore in Europe, I can understand why you want to be much closer to these "treats"! Happy travels! and have a wonderful week. Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40424979007962651772017-08-26T06:35:15.467-07:002017-08-26T06:35:15.467-07:00Same with us, a name that we'd not heard of be...Same with us, a name that we'd not heard of before in an area we'd never stayed before. Again I was reminded of why even though I love going back to favorite places that it is good to get out and try new ones.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90592589378251267272017-08-26T06:34:11.110-07:002017-08-26T06:34:11.110-07:00Thanks, Glad you enjoyed them!Thanks, Glad you enjoyed them!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39433045757147904412017-08-26T06:33:56.208-07:002017-08-26T06:33:56.208-07:00We opted to 'do' Disneyland from the outsi...We opted to 'do' Disneyland from the outside only - admission was costly and the lines long (sounds like here right?) and the security line made those at airports look short. Glad you enjoyed the peek we had.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52617198314316406062017-08-26T06:32:31.921-07:002017-08-26T06:32:31.921-07:00The bus drivers we found to be less than chit-chat...The bus drivers we found to be less than chit-chatty. So I didn't even think to ask. Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77530361631490897882017-08-19T10:30:46.308-07:002017-08-19T10:30:46.308-07:00I had not previously hears of Provins. It definite...I had not previously hears of Provins. It definitely looks like a place I would love. Thx for the great post and pics.Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91360789634119498822017-08-18T22:54:31.539-07:002017-08-18T22:54:31.539-07:00Lovely shots.Lovely shots.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30395421100776873592017-08-17T17:50:16.744-07:002017-08-17T17:50:16.744-07:00Love the Ken Follett connection. Although I've...Love the Ken Follett connection. Although I've often visited France I've never 'done' Disneyland. Thank you for offering a quick peek at it. Ursula Maxwell-Lewishttp://www.cloverdalereporter.com/community/volunteers-at-cloverdale-evacuation-centre-take-the-heat-off-of-wildfire-evacuees/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18916557724081063392017-08-17T14:38:28.789-07:002017-08-17T14:38:28.789-07:00It must be so nice to be nearer to Europe now. I w...It must be so nice to be nearer to Europe now. I would skip Disney and do what you did. I wonder if the public bus driver would have given commentary (in French) if you asked.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3095250892570733352017-08-17T06:20:41.724-07:002017-08-17T06:20:41.724-07:00They were enchanting - it felt as if I was living ...They were enchanting - it felt as if I was living in a fairy tale and I can only imagine the fun of spending an off-season night here -- I bet I could almost see ghosts of yesteryear in the shadows. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56717461360022796302017-08-17T06:19:30.973-07:002017-08-17T06:19:30.973-07:00It is great to be a part of your link-up!It is great to be a part of your link-up!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11066395370189808852017-08-17T06:19:03.969-07:002017-08-17T06:19:03.969-07:00Well Hawaii's weather is pretty hard to beat b...Well Hawaii's weather is pretty hard to beat but both locales were wonderful. Thanks for stopping by and commenting - please do it again!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63406918865189700242017-08-17T06:18:17.839-07:002017-08-17T06:18:17.839-07:00Actually my post reminded me of your recent post -...Actually my post reminded me of your recent post -- I love the old cities, in fact they are so enchanting I am certain that is why we want more time on that side of the pond -- can't get our fill of these adventures. And it is writing and reading these posts about them that is keeping me sane during this 'summer of slogging'. xxx J.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70422116398764384532017-08-16T21:00:44.165-07:002017-08-16T21:00:44.165-07:00I'm absolutely swooning over those half-timber...I'm absolutely swooning over those half-timbered buildings in Provins. Wow. So gorgeous. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47880195178466844142017-08-16T05:54:51.014-07:002017-08-16T05:54:51.014-07:00So glad you enjoyed your travels, and thanks for s...So glad you enjoyed your travels, and thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/08/oooh-baby.htmlNCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79596730189811551372017-08-15T11:52:14.622-07:002017-08-15T11:52:14.622-07:00I'd choose France over Hawaii anytime. What b...I'd choose France over Hawaii anytime. What beauty! elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6412312922962655452017-08-14T22:47:22.703-07:002017-08-14T22:47:22.703-07:00Hmmm ... Provins, a UNESCO WHS or Disneyland, fill...Hmmm ... Provins, a UNESCO WHS or Disneyland, filled with kitsch and screaming kids? 🙂 Coming from the US, the sheer ancientness of Europe is truly astonishing. When you write about Provins being founded in 1065 and I see your pics of the architecture, my history loving heart and mind go wild! I love your photo of the storefront with the vines spilling over the roof and down the sides. A snapshot of pure charm! Thanks for introducing me to this pretty gem of a town and you've reminded me of one of my favorite all-time books. I think it's time for a re-read. Pack on Jackie! AnitaAnita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.com