Travels with The Rayman

It is Saturday in France.  And it’s the last day of July.  There is change in the air.  August is when everyone leaves wherever they are and goes to wherever they’re going.  Traffic is heavy.  The vegetable place we love … Keep Reading…

I suppose you could make a case for all travel being planned.  “You pays your money and makes your choice”.  There are definite benefits to a completely paid for, all organized for you approach to travel.   They make sure … Keep Reading…

It’s almost dark here and we managed to stay out of trouble most of the day.  The only adventure we had was when we went to the quincaillerie (hardware store)  looking for a fly swatter.  I’ve decided the change fonts. Perhaps this … Keep Reading…

The French countryside is fabulous.  Every few miles there is a village.  The villages are very old.  All the windows have shutters.  Geraniums are grown here beaucoup!! French people are delightful.  Some more serious than others.  Trying to speak francais … Keep Reading…

The world is small, don’t you think?  We’re convinced that it is.  Surprised we haven’t met anyone that we know.  There are lots of Americans here so it wouldn’t be a big surprise.  We almost met Lance Armstrong (meaning we … Keep Reading…

Our chateau in Beaune.  It even has a moat!! Beaune and the surrounding area are immersed in wine.  There are wine shops all over the place.  And the hills are alive with grape vines!!  When we first arrived, we asked … Keep Reading…