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Total Eclipse : A pictorial review of the Tradewinds Transatlantic crossing 2015

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Just a quick hello this morning . We are going off line for a little as we change TV , home phone and internet providers . So sorry for the mishaps Denise . We would not have bought the overpriced hot dog either . We don't mind paying good money for something good , but nobody likes getting ripped off ! By any chance was this the A Taste of Paris Tour ? I found it amusing when I read the description and it had the disclaimer " lunch not included " . :eek:

 

 

But thanks for raising the topic of affordable food on tours . I wasn't going to use these photos , but these show a more affordable option for lunch in Mt. St. Micheal .

 

 

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Looking forward to the London edition the most. I have waited patiently reading through this review for two months, now. :D;) We leave for London this Fall.

 

After reading about your France and Mont-Saint- Michel edition, I was enchanted! I have been to many European hilltop villages, but this village appears to top them all! It's a coincidence that this little tidbit was on the front page of MSN this morning. Look for the last two slides.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/gallery/the-real-places-that-inspired-all-your-fave-disney-movies/ss-AAcJI6y?ocid=U142DHP#image=22

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Looking forward to the London edition the most. I have waited patiently reading through this review for two months, now. :D;) We leave for London this Fall.

 

After reading about your France and Mont-Saint- Michel edition, I was enchanted! I have been to many European hilltop villages, but this village appears to top them all! It's a coincidence that this little tidbit was on the front page of MSN this morning. Look for the last two slides.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/gallery/the-real-places-that-inspired-all-your-fave-disney-movies/ss-AAcJI6y?ocid=U142DHP#image=22

 

Thank you for hanging in there , I know that this is a slow boat !! Is there any specific questions that we can answer ? We will be going back to London in August for 6 days stay , prior to meeting Mic and the CB for our " Fall back , " NICEINGA TA . Thanks for sharing the link . :) :D

 

 

Designed by Mic ;)

 

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No, just wanting to see photos and hear about what you did in London this last trip. :)

 

The waiting has been a joy as I have seen other ports of call that we will be visiting. I am really torn now between seeing MSM and Normandy. :( DH, of course, wants to see the Normandy battle beaches, etc.. Although he too is enchanted with MSM.

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No, just wanting to see photos and hear about what you did in London this last trip. :)

 

The waiting has been a joy as I have seen other ports of call that we will be visiting. I am really torn now between seeing MSM and Normandy. :( DH, of course, wants to see the Normandy battle beaches, etc.. Although he too is enchanted with MSM.

 

It won't be long now ! Yeah Le Harve is a dilemma with 3 major choices . ;)

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Because we were back early , Jamie suggested that we take a more scenic route rather than the quicker highway . It was fine with us and included a sandy beach , which I think is not common in France . The name of the area , Deauville brought back a flood of memories for me as a new teen . In it's heyday in the 50's and 60's , the Deauville Beach Resort , in Miami Beach , was the hangout of the Rat Pack and hosted the second appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show . My neighbor's sister had tickets to a dress rehearsal of the Beatles and offered them to me and my friend ( her brother ) , but my father wouldn't let me go ! :mad:

 

 

After driving through the area Jamie showed us where to meet him and dropped us off here :

 

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While Ian Flemming was inspired to develop the character of Bond in Lisbon , this is the casino on which Casino Royale is based . Behind us is a walkway which leads to the beach .

 

 

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The American Film Festival has been held here every year since 1975 .

 

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This promenade , the Promenade des Planches , is dedicated to the actors and movie makers who come here .

 

 

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There is a broad expanse of sand and shells here

 

 

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Did I say shells ?

 

 

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Thank you for hanging in there , I know that this is a slow boat !! Is there any specific questions that we can answer ? We will be going back to London in August for 6 days stay , prior to meeting Mic and the CB for our " Fall back , " NICEINGA TA . Thanks for sharing the link . :) :D

 

 

Designed by Mic ;)

 

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So looking forward to these cruises.

BTW, I had input for what should be on the design, My original didn't have the NICE on it.:p

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More beach photos of this beautiful area

 

 

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Walking back toward the casino

 

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The hotel across from the casino is the Normandy Barriere .

 

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Walking a little further , we found this high end shopping area .

 

 

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Catching back up again....we head out Friday...I am so ready to leave dodge!

 

That sheep picture is just amazing. I think so far it's my favorite.

 

What lens are you using for your dinner shots? They are coming out so fantastic.

 

I am just about packed but haven't decided if I should take my external flash. I will admit I hardly use it even when I should, but I often bring it. But I hate to have the extra weight of hauling it around. And sure as I don't bring it I will want it. LOL.

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Catching back up again....we head out Friday...I am so ready to leave dodge!

 

That sheep picture is just amazing. I think so far it's my favorite.

 

What lens are you using for your dinner shots? They are coming out so fantastic.

 

I am just about packed but haven't decided if I should take my external flash. I will admit I hardly use it even when I should, but I often bring it. But I hate to have the extra weight of hauling it around. And sure as I don't bring it I will want it. LOL.

 

We know , we're so ready for our next cruise ! Most of the food shots are with the little Sony pocket camera . It's easy to carry and takes good closeups and video .

 

 

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I carry a flash because the 6 D doesn't have one . Please have a safe and great trip , and take lots of photos . OK ? We've booked a Alaskan cruise for next June , so we would love to see your photos and hear about your trip , when you get back ! :) :D

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We know , we're so ready for our next cruise ! Most of the food shots are with the little Sony pocket camera . It's easy to carry and takes good closeups and video .

 

 

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I carry a flash because the 6 D doesn't have one . Please have a safe and great trip , and take lots of photos . OK ? We've booked a Alaskan cruise for next June , so we would love to see your photos and hear about your trip , when you get back ! :) :D

 

Nice set up.:D

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"It was fine with us and included a sandy beach , which I think is not common in France"

 

I think you have been misinformed. There are hundreds of wonderful sandy beaches in France all around the Normandy , Brittany and Atlantic Coast. And of course the Med. Think of the Normandy beaches. Omaha in particular. And gorgeous sandy beaches all around the Breton coast. Just do a search for sandy beaches in France and you will see what I mean.

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Thank you Lynne , we're glad that you are enjoying it . No , the omelet was not cooked all the way through . We didn't know that when I ordered it , thinking that it was a savory foam or mousse . I didn't realize that the omelet was half baked until I saw the video , and I wanted other people to be aware of that fact .

 

But that's how an omelette should be cooked. It looked quite excellent. And how I would expect in France! Cooked through ends up like shoe leather?

 

La Mere Poulard has been famous for years, I can remember back in the 1980s.......

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"It was fine with us and included a sandy beach , which I think is not common in France"

 

I think you have been misinformed. There are hundreds of wonderful sandy beaches in France all around the Normandy , Brittany and Atlantic Coast. And of course the Med. Think of the Normandy beaches. Omaha in particular. And gorgeous sandy beaches all around the Breton coast. Just do a search for sandy beaches in France and you will see what I mean.

 

I don't know if I were or not , but we trusted our guide and his assessments . We asked him for a restaurant suggestion and we had heard of it , so we went with it . When he discussed beaches , we had no knowledge of the region , but we listened him and were quite happy with his choice . One person may see many sandy beaches while another only sees only a few . They are each entitled to their own opinions and we value both . :) :D

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