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Tournez à gauche, Tournez à droite? Maitai’s Scenic Detour Through France

Tournez à gauche, Tournez à droite? Maitai’s Scenic Detour Through France

Old Feb 11th, 2013, 03:32 PM
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For those of you visiting the Sarlat area, I finally have those four days and five nights up on the website...with photos. It really makes me want to return.

http://travelswithmaitaitom.com/Tom_...ance_2012.html

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Old Feb 12th, 2013, 06:38 AM
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Have gotten to day 4 and enjoying this all over again. What kind of camera did you use, please. I just entered a similar shot of Orsay clock in a local competition. Great minds, eh?
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Old Feb 12th, 2013, 07:05 AM
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td- It's just my little travel camera...Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 that was "stolen" at CDG on our return trip from Rome in 2009. Tracy and I each have one as does Mary (but she has a newer one...when you see the cool panorama shots...that will be from her camera). Not sure what Kim uses, but his is "more professional" although our zooms are better according to him. I think I will upgrade before our next trip, but I love how small it is and the quality of the photos. Good luck on your contest photo!

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Old Feb 12th, 2013, 09:47 AM
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Love the photos! Thanks!
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Most unusual and interesting photos. Thanks
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Old Feb 20th, 2013, 06:35 AM
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Hi Tom-been rereading your great TR because we are in Paris. As a matter of fact our apt is very near the hotel u stayed in on Rue Amelot. We pass it regularly. Just wondering did u hear the motorcycles in your room? Seems to be a hot spot with the shop there and up those steps, lots of bikes parked. I gather not since u didn't mention it in your usual humorous way in your report.

what I really wanted to ask you about is the Promenade Plantee worth it? I know the NYC High Line well and I see you compared it to that. Are there shops or other stuff or just a nice walk along the path with the views you describe? About how long did it take you to get to it? thanks for any additional info u care to provide us. we're here thru the 28.

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Old Feb 20th, 2013, 06:46 AM
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"what I really wanted to ask you about is the Promenade Plantee worth it? I know the NYC High Line well and I see you compared it to that. Are there shops or other stuff or just a nice walk along the path with the views you describe? About how long did it take you to get to it? thanks for any additional info u care to provide us. we're here thru the 28."

We really liked the Promenade Plantee. It was only about a ten minute walk from our hotel. We did not walk the entire stretch...no shops...but lots of beautiful foliage with cool views of Paris buildings. It was really a peaceful experience in the heart of Paris.

Have fun.

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Old Mar 4th, 2013, 03:50 PM
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For anyone interested, our four days in the Loire is now up with photos, too.

http://travelswithmaitaitom.com/Tom_...ance_2012.html

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I just figured out the Felix wine that we liked when we were there was from the winery you visited. I recognized the bar in one of your pics (we bought a couple of bottles to go in the bar section of Chez Bruno). I wish we would have eaten there instead of L’Epicerie. Looking forward to the Normandy pics.
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Old Mar 11th, 2013, 01:30 PM
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Our journey (with photos) to Mont St-Michel, Bayeux and the beaches of Normandy are now up for anyone interested. I miss our little wood ducks in Bayeux.

http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...ance_2012.html

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Old Mar 12th, 2013, 01:25 PM
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For those of you who travel from Normandy to Paris or or Paris to Normandy, I highly recommend spending a day and evening in beautiful Honfleur. Here's why.

http://travelswithmaitaitom.com/Tom_...0_Entry_1.html

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Old Mar 22nd, 2013, 02:37 PM
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Finally! The entire trip report is now complete (including photos). Looking back, it's no wonder we're exhausted by the time we get home.

http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...ance_2012.html

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Always love to read about your travels.
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Maitaitom, we're beginning to plan some specifics for our trip to the South of France in early September and, as such, re-read your '12 TR which is chock full of ideas for several of the areas we'll visit.

As we're making notes, we're entertained, as usual, by your great writing and pics! Thanks for the informative report!
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Phew...I'm always scared when one my old trip reports show up that someone went somewhere I recommended and hated it. I can rest comfortably...for now. Thanks!


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Maitaitom, happy to learn from your TR that it's not necessary to pre-book a boat (or gabare, as we noted) cruise on the Dordogne River. That's something we definitely have on our list. Also, thanks for the included restaurant reviews.

Among the many positive, happy experiences on this trip, it seems that we'll have to prepare for a period of somberness in Oradour-sur-Glane, akin to Auschwitz.

Glad to get your heads-up" about the dull knives in Sarlat! Good thing we're not foie gras enthusiasts!
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