Tag Archives: France

NORMANDY, JULY 1991 / MAY 2004  Answer me quick – “what is the first thing you think about when I mention Normandy ? ” … right : world war II, D-Day, Utah and Omaha beach …  A history that is … Continue reading →

BORDEAUX, MAY 2003 - The name appears on millions of bottles of wine, one would almost forget it is also the name of a town in France.  The place is crowded with cathedrals, statues and other monuments that remind you of its … Continue reading →

  France, Alsace – visited july 2009. Many hills to climb, the region is divided into lower and higher area, the higher area reaching nearly 1500 m.  Often the climb starts at near sea level, so be warned it still can … Continue reading →