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A Trip to Rhodes

Eine Reise nach Rhodos It took us quite a while to decide on a trip to Greece. A good opportunity arose through the Soulac Accueille association: mid-September, the best time to go, a well-organised trip, pleasant travelling companions, and an interesting itinerary – Rhodes...
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On the beautiful blue Danube

Op de mooie blauwe Donau Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, plus a cruise on the Danube – something we had dreamed of for a long time, and at last the dream came true. Our neighbours told us about this holiday organised by the Association Voyages Culturels et Thématiques des Médocains (AVCTM) in Soulac-sur-Mer...
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Maxted Travels with Modestine

Maxted Travels with Modestine We have spent the last couple of days staying in the very heart of Bordeaux with our friends Yves and Catherine who have given up their time to show us around the city and provided us with home comforts, good company and several lovely meals – not to mention the local wines. Yves, an expert in making his own, very professional travel films, has given Ian lessons in editing video clips, so in the future we may be able to include such things in our blogs...
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The frigate Hermione

Hermione During May we decided to celebrate a birthday in Ile de Re, suffice to say neither of us will see thirty five again. Friends advised us to call in at Rochefort and visit the Royal Rope Works (Royal Corduinary) and also see the building of the replica 18 century frigate “Hermione” advice we are so pleased to have taken...
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Shopping in Bergerac

Shopping in Bergerac Through a friend, we heard about "More than soap", a small craft company that produces dream soaps sold by mail, but also in a small shop in the old town of Bergerac. Nia, an aromatherapist from Wales, makes the soaps, and her husband Karim advises customers in front of house. Entering the shop is a truly wonderful sensory experience: the fragrances are extraordinary and the products present a real treat for the eyes...
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