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Pere Magloire Calvados and Pont-l’Évêque, Normandy France
Pont L’Eveque is located in the department of Calvados in Lower Normandy in north western France 12 km from Deauville. It is known for the square shaped soft cheese or “the stinky cheese” which bears its name. This is a traditional French town. We will discuss the cheese and visit the factory in a future video. Pont L’Eveque has always been an important trade route between Paris, Rouen and the coast of Brittany since Roman times. The river Touques flows through the town which was also used for transporting produce to neighbouring villages. During the battle of Normandy in 1944, 65% of the town, under German occupation, was destroyed by…
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Neolithic Monolith Stone Formations of Erdeven and Carnac in Brittany, France
Not to be missed the monoliths are a reminder of our prehistoric past. if you are into history this is a good place to explore. Many tourist see Stonehenge as the premier site to visit for stone formations and although I have not been to that location as yet I will venture to say these sites might give it a run for the money. I went in the off season on a particular rainy day in Brittany ..which is not saying a lot because there a lot of rainy days in Brittany however, with less tourist I felt free to roam about unencumbered by lots of people and unavailable parking.…
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GatorLand and The World of Chocolate Museum Orlando, Florida
Wondering what to do this summer? Now that the world is opening again and the memory of pandemic is slowly fading into the background you may be looking for some places to take the family with the kids just starting summer their holiday, There are many of the fun things things to do in Orlando, in my back yard and many of these businesses are again ready and eager to welcome you. Take a look here, I offer one inside activity and one outside, two fun ways to enjoy Florida. Both activities are good for children as well as adults and best of all you get to learn all about…
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The Florida Keys and Key West Utopia
The Florida Keys and Key West is one of the most popular places to visit and stay while visiting South Florida. The Florida Keys is just a 3 hour drive from Miami. Located at the southern most point of the USA, Key West is only 90 miles from Cuba and is one of the best places to view sunset. The Florida Keys and Key West is famous for the Key Lime pie, the famous seven mile bridge, the coral reef and snorkeling at Jonn Pennekamp state park , Mallory square and beautiful Sunsets, the southernmost point in USA, nightlife, food, The Sponge market and shell warehouse, beach life, relax life…
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Making Camarinas Lace in Muxia, Spain
On my last couple of days on Camino pilgrimage in Spain I was thinking to myself what I could possible take home as a souvenir. I had learned on a previous trip that this area of Spain and the Galicia region is famous for lace making. So I asked around a bit and was directed to a rate inconsequential building along the main street of Muxia, Spain. It did not look like a shop but more like an unused house that had seen better days. I hesitantly open the door and to my surprise 3 ladies were present. I inquired if this was the place to purchase some lace. They…