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Porto - The City of Steep Hills
The streets in Porto were designed so that pirates & invaders would become very confused and not be able to plunder the city because they...
jane shirley
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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The Lunacy on the Streets of Lisbon
This is an official transcript of the Lisbon Portugal city council meeting May 13th, 1023. Chairman: Meeting called to order. First on...
daveshirley
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Travel Day - Rouen to Paris to Lisbon
We decided that today would be a fun day to pretend we are contestants on The Amazing Race. So last night, we parked our car in a garage...
jane shirley
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Being Tall in Northern France
We spent 3 days in Rouen, a little town about 2 hours north of Paris. We booked a cute little Airbnb in the historic district which had...
jane shirley
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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Days 3 & 4 - Neighborhoods, Shopping and Food
Where to Stay Anywhere is probably good because you can get around the city easily by train or bus. Unless there is a nation-wide strike...
jane shirley
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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Day 2: Paris on a Sunny Winter Day
We bought the 2-day unlimited rides pass for the subway this morning. This is a good purchase for anyone who doesn't plan very well and...
jane shirley
Jan 17, 20233 min read
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Day 1: Paris-Montmartre
Today's weather: cold and windy. A perfect day to climb about 400 million stairs. Our first stop this morning was a breakfast place...
daveshirley
Jan 15, 20233 min read
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Dave & Jane's Ultimate Travel Guide: A Brief "Historyish" of Europe and Other Fun Facts.
Every great trip should start with a glass of Prosecco while sitting in a business class seat. About two years ago, I remembered that I...
jane shirley
Jan 14, 20234 min read
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Porto - The City of Steep Hills
The streets in Porto were designed so that pirates & invaders would become very confused and not be able to plunder the city because they...

The Lunacy on the Streets of Lisbon
This is an official transcript of the Lisbon Portugal city council meeting May 13th, 1023. Chairman: Meeting called to order. First on...

Travel Day - Rouen to Paris to Lisbon
We decided that today would be a fun day to pretend we are contestants on The Amazing Race. So last night, we parked our car in a garage...
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