
Boys at the Lock
Although this lock in France isn't used anymore, some local boys found a way to enjoy it.

On the River
Taken at a chateau in France

Chateau
istory of this structure, the Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire, one of the more notable castles in France....

Man on a Bench in Paris
I love the random nature of this portrait.

Louvre Lattice
An inside shot of the pyramid at the Louvre

Salmon Salad
Our first dinner in Paris. So tasty and clean

Kiss the Cook
a kiss to our chef, Slawek on our opulent dinner away from the barge at L'Auberge des Templiers...

Sally, Mary, Erika and Ian
rge companions on a bridge overlooking the Loire. The wine was quite good on this particular evening...

Nuts at the Outdoor Market
Outdoor markets are plentiful in France

City symbol
An emblem of one of the smaller cities we visited

Bronze Horses
One of the many monuments near the Seine in Paris

Eiffel Tower in Black and White
Changed to b&w-trying to give it a vintage look

Eiffel Tower
What more can I say?

Aerial locks
oyed the imagery of William Garnett and being in the air enables you to get a teriffic vantage point...

Aerial view of Loire Valley and Burgundy
Views like this are what make ballooning so magnificent.

Locks
ve you an idea of the difficulty boats had in trying to get uphill. Boys swim and fish in them now....

Horses at the chateau
ing a medieval chateau, circa 1300's. It's rumored that it won't be complete until 2020....

Carpacio of beef
One of the many splendid meals we had on the Renaissance, through gobarging.com

Street signs
It's hard to figure out where you are, based on signs like these

Renaissance in the canals
One of the areas where we docked for the night while barging on the canals

Church
Churches like these dot the terrain of the countryside in France

Gals on a picnic
rent in France, evidenced by these three women having some fun
on a bridge overlooking the Seine....

Notre Dame
We couldn't gain access into the cathedral at this time, as about 9 priests were being ordained.

Paris night
A bustling restaurant scene in Paris

Mary and Erika on the Loire
A sunset shot overlooking the Loire Valley

France countryside
This is one of the many views in France, taken near the Henri Bouguoise Winery

Cheese plate
A selection of cheeses from the Loire Valley in France.

Appetizer
Shot on our luxury barge going through the Loire Valley and Burgundy.

Paris Abstract
I was very intrigued with this pattern on the wall in Paris. Reminds me of a Hitchcock movie
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