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D03: A MAD KING’S LEGACY
We were still plodding through Astrid’s marvelous breakfast in the semi sleep mode that always comes with jet lag when our host, Alex, said, “Today you will see the work of a mad man but he is our mad man.” We are learning that Bavarians have a sort of perverse pride in the unusual and … Continue reading
B49 IN SEARCH OF AFN
We said our final goodbyes to Marlies and Benny Brown and headed down the highway that hugs the Mosel River. Benny’s mechanic said the leaking water pump shouldn’t be a problem as long as we monitored the water level. Following the Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared,” we packed on enough water to be mistaken for … Continue reading
B21 BORDEAUX – A LAND OF QUALITY VINES AND WINES
We left the land of rolling hills and limestone caves and slowly descended to the land of quality vines and wines…the Bordeaux region. Before we share with you our wonderful time in this area we have a sad announcement. Somewhere between Blois and Limoges, our trusted guide, Mlle. Collette Recalulair went off to GPS heaven. … Continue reading