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Mistral Writer: The Lost Posts
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Monday, May 31, 2010. It's hard to believe, but I've now been back home in Chicago for as long as I lived in France last year. The time has flown by. I've stayed incredibly busy. Adjusting back to a full time job was a bit difficult. On top of that, I even taught an online algebra course over the Winter. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Some Kind of Einstein. Trains, Transport and Tuscany.
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Mistral Writer: June 2009
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Sunday, June 14, 2009. Home and Garden (French Edition). Check out these digs! But before you start to presume too much about our financial status, know that we're just renting out the 1st floor apartment. Our landlords, the Bérards, have a beautiful home. Our apartment is modestly furnished, but it's everything we need. Monday, June 8, 2009. Everything is older everything is newer. Where not to learn how to drive a stick. In our Citroen C2. I don't know how much Mary Ann was able to enjoy the view, but ...
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Mistral Writer: Madrid
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Sunday morning provided another opportunity to sleep in. Although we were still interested in exploring the city, this day would be our chance to rest before the stressful day at the airport. Roxy also appreciated the rest. Two long days of driving had really tired her out. Later, we retraced our steps from the night before, cutting through the indoor market, Plaza Mayor. We continued on for a bit more, eventually returning to the hotel before dinner. Roxy was up and wai...
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Mistral Writer: Bad time for a snow day
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Bad time for a snow day. 8220;Oh no,” Mary Ann woke me up shouting her response to the weather conditions. As forecast, it had indeed snowed over night in Madrid. This is not a common occurrence in the warm weather capital. We knew that the locals would probably be freaking out. It would probably also cause problems for our eminent departure to Miami. Mary Ann was incredulous. The guy, gave in and got his manual 1980s credit card swipe from the back room. Attention p...After...
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Mistral Writer: May 2010
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Monday, May 31, 2010. Trains, Transport and Tuscany. Part of the fun of any European adventure is getting around. You can experience a lot on the way. Getting around Italy is exceptionally easy. Transportation to and from the airports is made easy for tourists with charter busses. Competing lines have dropped the price to 4 E for a one way ticket between Ciampino Airport and Roma Termini (train station). It's hard to believe, but I've now been back home in Chicago for as long as I lived in France last ye...
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Mistral Writer: October 2009
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Saturday, October 24, 2009. The slow train to insanity. Your blog reading pleasure comes at the expense of my outrageously delayed train from Grand Rapids to Chicago. We are at least two hours behind schedule due to malfunctioning signals and track-switching equipment. This has extended the four hour ride into a 10 hour ordeal. The delay is seriously encroaching on all my plans for a productive day in Chicago. Aargh! Who watches Judge Joe Brown? Later I did feel guilty. The commercials are telling. A...
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Mistral Writer: Vatican Museum
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Sunday, December 27, 2009. From the top of St. Peter’s Basilica. Immediately upon crossing the street outside the Vatican, I realized that I could have purchased the very same trinkets for about half the price. Well, at least I could package my gifts in authentic Vatican paper sacks. With a full stomach, I felt ready to tackle the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel. My favorite was the map room. In this long hall, the Pope. Had commissioned murals depicting all the lands under the watchful eye of the Holy...
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Mistral Writer: Over the mountains (to Madrid)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Over the mountains (to Madrid). We slept well in Barcelona. After leaving Barcelona, we climbed the foothills of the Pyrennes. The Catalan countryside was more what I expected of Spain. Than the modern metropolis of Barcelona. Quaint villages were positioned on rocky hills. Fruit and nut trees and vineyards stretched out through the valleys. Without much warning, the arid landscape gave way to cityscape. All of the buildings seemed brand new. I had to imagine that Za...Pass ...
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Mistral Writer: September 2009
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Before embarking on his famous but ultimately futile crusades. Realized that his nation didn't have a suitable Mediterranean. Port The spot he chose for his new naval fortress was located in the salt marshes of the Camargue. This region was largely considered uninhabitable at the time. Cholera and pestilence were spread by mosquitoes bred in the still waters. The locals called it Aigues Mortes. Only the Constance Tower remains of Louis' original fortifications. Started a few ...
