Monthly Archives: October 2017

5 Rue Ranfer de Bretenière

Posted on October 15, 2017 by John Blanton

We stayed four weeks in France, booking three different vacation rentals through VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner). The last was 5 Rue Ranfer de Bretenière in Dijon. Being new to the whole business, we found the process to involve some adventure. … Continue reading →

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A Demon In The Sky

Posted on October 14, 2017 by John Blanton

I was on the road for a few weeks and unable to check the latest Amazon Prime Video offerings. This is the first thing that popped up when I got home Wednesday night, and it appears to be right on … Continue reading →

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The Last Train to Dijon

Posted on October 6, 2017 by John Blanton

The plan was to stay seven nights in Tours followed by six nights in Dijon. Should have been no problem. We booked vacation rentals on-line before leaving the U.S. A few days into our stay in Tours I figured to … Continue reading →

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4 Rue Rabelais

Posted on October 5, 2017 by John Blanton

I have this thing. I can never think of François Rabelais without recalling Robert Preston:  Professor, her kind of woman doesn’t belong on any committee. Of course, I shouldn’t tell you this but she advocates dirty books. Harold: Dirty books! Alma: Chaucer Ethel: Rabelais … Continue reading →

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Tours Saturday

Posted on October 1, 2017 by John Blanton

Who knew this was such a lively place? Off the train from Chenonceau we figured to find some croissants for Sunday’s breakfast. Barbara knew there was a boulangerie on the Rue de Nationale, and we turned up that way, where … Continue reading →

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Places We Will Never Go Again – Chenonceau Château

Posted on October 1, 2017 by John Blanton

There are many places well worth a visit but you know you will never go back again. This is the fabulous Chenonceau Château in the French Loire Valley. It’s best to go here by train from Tours. Get your tickets … Continue reading →

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