A Wander Through France
Dec 1st, 2012, 07:49 AM
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there are several threads on here about the Andrews Card, including posts from me on how I got the card.
Basically, you apply for the card:
http://www.andrewsfcu.org/credit_car...k_rewards.html
You will need to join American Consumer Council since you [most likely] won't meet the requirements to join AFCU. They give you the opportunity to do so once you start the appilcation process.
So you end up with a membership in American Consumer Council [which was free] and a membership at AFCU with a minimum deposit of $5 for a share. Then you end up with the credit card.
When I signed up, I needed to email them a few things re: ID and maybe my tax return, I can't recall exactly. The whole process for me took just about 2 weeks and I had our cards. I read that folks who applied after me had to submit lots more paperwork [don't know why, credit score or other reasons??] and it took a lot longer.
Hope this helps.
Basically, you apply for the card:
http://www.andrewsfcu.org/credit_car...k_rewards.html
You will need to join American Consumer Council since you [most likely] won't meet the requirements to join AFCU. They give you the opportunity to do so once you start the appilcation process.
So you end up with a membership in American Consumer Council [which was free] and a membership at AFCU with a minimum deposit of $5 for a share. Then you end up with the credit card.
When I signed up, I needed to email them a few things re: ID and maybe my tax return, I can't recall exactly. The whole process for me took just about 2 weeks and I had our cards. I read that folks who applied after me had to submit lots more paperwork [don't know why, credit score or other reasons??] and it took a lot longer.
Hope this helps.
Dec 1st, 2012, 04:11 PM
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I think mine took longer because being on the verge of retiring I used that status and they asked for a lot more "stuff".
It seemed like every time I thought I had completed everything I received more forms to sign.
Eventually I was done and when I called to ask why the card hadn't arrived after two more weeks I was told they come from Canada.
It seemed like every time I thought I had completed everything I received more forms to sign.
Eventually I was done and when I called to ask why the card hadn't arrived after two more weeks I was told they come from Canada.
Feb 13th, 2013, 06:55 AM
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Ok, no one fall over dead. I am going to try and get this done. I have forgotten some details, but should be able to tidy up some. I am doing this on iPad, so please excuse the typos and auto corrects.
Feb 13th, 2013, 07:07 AM
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I don't have my notes with me, so I will do what I can with details about Nice. We had no car, so we used the trains, buses or walked which worked well for us.
We took day trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer(which we loved) and then on to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, via the train. Unfortunately, the trains were on strike that day! We made it to VsM ok, but ended up walking!! To SJCF! And then , we waited for almost 2 hours for a bus back as several passed us that were full and didn't even stop!
VsM was a charming little town with winding streets and a great beach. If I was looking to swim in the Meditteranean, this is where I would do it. Sandy beach, pretty calm, stunning water. I could see spending a few days here, although the cruise ships do dock in the harbor and I am guessing it gets crazy in season.
SJCF was also nice. We went to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, which was beautiful. The gardens reminded us of a mini Versailles, especially when the fountains did their thing.
We took day trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer(which we loved) and then on to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, via the train. Unfortunately, the trains were on strike that day! We made it to VsM ok, but ended up walking!! To SJCF! And then , we waited for almost 2 hours for a bus back as several passed us that were full and didn't even stop!
VsM was a charming little town with winding streets and a great beach. If I was looking to swim in the Meditteranean, this is where I would do it. Sandy beach, pretty calm, stunning water. I could see spending a few days here, although the cruise ships do dock in the harbor and I am guessing it gets crazy in season.
SJCF was also nice. We went to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, which was beautiful. The gardens reminded us of a mini Versailles, especially when the fountains did their thing.
Feb 13th, 2013, 07:22 AM
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Another day, we took the train from Nice to Bordighera. I wanted to set foot in Italy, I know, corny but being so close, I just had to do it.
We were going to go to Ventimiglia but I got talked out of doing so, folks saying there was nothing of interest there. We actually walked around a bit while waiting for our Italian train. It was a market day, and it seemed nice. We walked out to nice park and along the sea.
Got on the train, headed to Bordighera. It was pretty day, sunny and mild so we were able to walk along the sea. Most of the restaurants were already closed for the season, but we did find a few open and had a nice pasta lunch.
On the train home, we de died to get off in Monte Carlo, again, we were there, so why not.
We walked around the harbor a bit but much of it was blocked from tents etc that had been there for a boat show. We did have a drink at an outside cafe and watched the lights come up. We walked to the casino, which was a beautiful building, but not being dressed appropriately, we did of go in. We walked back to the train and headed home to Nice.
We were going to go to Ventimiglia but I got talked out of doing so, folks saying there was nothing of interest there. We actually walked around a bit while waiting for our Italian train. It was a market day, and it seemed nice. We walked out to nice park and along the sea.
Got on the train, headed to Bordighera. It was pretty day, sunny and mild so we were able to walk along the sea. Most of the restaurants were already closed for the season, but we did find a few open and had a nice pasta lunch.
On the train home, we de died to get off in Monte Carlo, again, we were there, so why not.
We walked around the harbor a bit but much of it was blocked from tents etc that had been there for a boat show. We did have a drink at an outside cafe and watched the lights come up. We walked to the casino, which was a beautiful building, but not being dressed appropriately, we did of go in. We walked back to the train and headed home to Nice.
Feb 13th, 2013, 09:03 AM
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Hey DebitNM, We went to the monthly market in Ventimiglia as a trip offered by our Menton hotel. I must tell you that it is huge. We walked the length of it and didn't buy one thing! We were also glad someone else drove and dropped us off at a convenient spot.
For future, there is a sweet downtown with a separate, covered market that the locals used and I enjoyed that more. There is also an upper, older section that was very inviting but we had to catch the van so couldn't visit. I think you were OK to miss it but I thought it would be worth a return visit on a non-market day. Also, the market covered much of the waterside board walk.
I know what you mean about wanting to get an Italy fix!
For future, there is a sweet downtown with a separate, covered market that the locals used and I enjoyed that more. There is also an upper, older section that was very inviting but we had to catch the van so couldn't visit. I think you were OK to miss it but I thought it would be worth a return visit on a non-market day. Also, the market covered much of the waterside board walk.
I know what you mean about wanting to get an Italy fix!
Feb 13th, 2013, 10:01 AM
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We walked around the harbor a bit but much of it was blocked from tents etc that had been there for a boat show.
Did you see my boat? This is the one that blew the kids away when we were in Monaco in 2004.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Moura
Did you see my boat? This is the one that blew the kids away when we were in Monaco in 2004.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Moura
Feb 13th, 2013, 10:15 AM
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We had cocktails on it, sf!
We used paper maps to navigate, ziggy. We started off with a GPS, but it was less than stellar and then some "kind" soul decided to break into our car and steal it out of the glove box. By then it had stopped working ,so it wasn't such a big loss.
Having seen markets throughout Provence, after Ventimiglia, we know that it was far from great. It was the first we had seen ,so it was fun to walk amongst the vendors.
We used paper maps to navigate, ziggy. We started off with a GPS, but it was less than stellar and then some "kind" soul decided to break into our car and steal it out of the glove box. By then it had stopped working ,so it wasn't such a big loss.
Having seen markets throughout Provence, after Ventimiglia, we know that it was far from great. It was the first we had seen ,so it was fun to walk amongst the vendors.
Feb 13th, 2013, 04:09 PM
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....and I think we are finally going to hear about Montpellier and the Courtyard, LOL! 
I am going to be there 4 nights to use some category 1-4 certs, so I am going to enjoy getting the local info from you regarding the town and your stay.
Are you still in France right now?
I am going to be there 4 nights to use some category 1-4 certs, so I am going to enjoy getting the local info from you regarding the town and your stay.Are you still in France right now?
Mar 30th, 2013, 03:47 PM
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