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à Montluçon, etc...: June 2009
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À Montluçon, etc. Today was my last day of teaching. This is a picture of my bedroom before I began taking everything off the walls and packing up for traveling and leaving Montluçon. 29 juin 2009, Leslie arrives. Today was my last day of teaching at École Jean Moulin. My fifth graders came into the classroom and started writing all over the chalkboard, phrases of the like of:. CM2 (fifth graders) at École Jean Moulin. Leslie steps off the train in Montluçon. Leslie waiting for the bus. The end of the sc...
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à Montluçon, etc...: 3 juillet 2009, Edinburgh
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À Montluçon, etc. 3 juillet 2009, Edinburgh. A McCallum Ceilings Ltd van was parked outside my hostel as I left this morning for exploring. Climbed Arthur's Seat, which had amazing views of Edinburgh. We went to a grocery store, then found a bench which is where we ate dinner. 15 juillet 2009, Paris to Edmonds via Sea-Tac. 14 juillet 2009, Montluçon to Paris. 13 juillet 2009, last full day in Montluçon. 11 juillet 2009, Leslie re-explores Montluçon. 9 juillet 2009, Paris to Montluçon.
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à Montluçon, etc...: 13 juillet 2009, last full day in Montluçon
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À Montluçon, etc. 13 juillet 2009, last full day in Montluçon. Leslie makes her own postcards on the living room couch. The blue, white, and red flag hanging over Boulevard de Courtais in spirit of the French national holiday, which is tomorrow. Walking up to the castle, Château des Ducs de Bourbon. Leslie on my bed with two baguettes. Libellés : Château des Ducs de Bourbon. 15 juillet 2009, Paris to Edmonds via Sea-Tac. 14 juillet 2009, Montluçon to Paris. 13 juillet 2009, last full day in Montluçon.
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à Montluçon, etc...: 9 juillet 2009, Paris to Montluçon
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À Montluçon, etc. 9 juillet 2009, Paris to Montluçon. At a rest stop near Reims, the Champagne region, the bus stopped and we stretched our legs before making the final leg to Paris. Leslie and I arrived at the bus depot in Paris at about 1:30pm and went to the train station to change the train tickets, as we hadn't attended to arrive in Paris until the 16th. Tickets were changed to a 7:03pm departure from gare d'Austerlitz back to Montluçon. In the meantime, Leslie and I walked through Paris.
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à Montluçon, etc...: 2 juillet 2009, Edinburgh
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À Montluçon, etc. 2 juillet 2009, Edinburgh. View from the park. Recycle. because cans and bottles don't grow on trees. People standing around and taking pictures of a squirrel; who knew a squirrel was exotic. Scotbet is one of the many betting stations along Leith Street. Also, note the "to let" sign; in British English one says "to let" instead of "to rent.". 15 juillet 2009, Paris to Edmonds via Sea-Tac. 14 juillet 2009, Montluçon to Paris. 13 juillet 2009, last full day in Montluçon.
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à Montluçon, etc...: May 2009
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À Montluçon, etc. 24 mai 2009, England to France. Walked around the Mayfield neighborhood. Looked at some old tomb stones from the 1800s. Drive to the airport in the East Midlands. After passing through security, the terminal is filled with shopping. This is the departure board, it either says: Relax and Shop, Final Call Gate, or Gate Closed. My airplane. Paris métro. Crossing over the Seine River on the way to the Gare d'Austerlitz métro station. 23 mai 2009, Manchester. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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à Montluçon, etc...: 5 juillet 2009, Vienna
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À Montluçon, etc. 5 juillet 2009, Vienna. Leslie in the Vienna metro. Note the magazine hanging beside her; the magazines are hanging at each window allowing passengers to peruse while they ride. All the shops were closed, as it was Sunday, and the streets of Vienna were filled predominately with tourists. There was a sudden rain shower and everyone took cover lining the outside of buildings or running into the underground. 15 juillet 2009, Paris to Edmonds via Sea-Tac. 14 juillet 2009, Montluçon to Paris.
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à Montluçon, etc...: 8 juillet 2009, Budapest towards Paris
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À Montluçon, etc. 8 juillet 2009, Budapest towards Paris. Before Leslie and I began the twenty-two hour bus ride to Paris we took a quick walk around Budapest. Leslie and I eat a breakfast pastry in front of the parliament building. Castle on the Buda side of the Danube. At 3:30pm Leslie and I caught a bus and made our way west towards Paris. Danube in Budapest. Sunflowers. Looking down the aisle of the bus. Danube in Vienna, which the bus picked up more passengers. Sunset from the bus.