Cristal Clermont-Ferrand

Andy and I went to the train to go to Nevers and pick up the car. We spent an awesome hour waiting for the train, watching the workers re-sealing the opposite platform – the slow work, the apprentice who had to do all the running around, the foreman with the cell phone, the project manager who was the only one allowed to walk on the tracks, the ...

... reached the Millau Bridge, super structure and amazing piece of engineering, by late afternoon. It was no way I would make the Loire by 7 pm so we reach the little town called Issoire and stay the night at Etap hotel (like formula one). Tomorrow short drive big day.

... for anyone suffering from cardiac problems, claustrophobia, pregnancy, hearing problems, respiratory problems etc. Luckily we survived undamaged. We had hoped to have another trip up the Puy de Dome but the next day was cloudy, though still warm, so we went to the supermarket and then relaxed by the pool, ready for our next journey, to Bourges

... the end I could have kept on going. The scenery was amazing and the people canadians ans Austrians were a lot of fun. We are now on the road in the south of france heading for Spain in a brand new Peugot 206. Whether we get there is another question as there are so many beautiful places along the way. The weather has turned lousy with it raining all day today and really cold. Tomorrow we will head off again and see where the road takes us. Take care Carol

This morning the sun is trying to put in an appearance. It is still and mild, and we're just about recovered from Friday night's sailing. Ralph has collared the camp attendant and got us a shower token each, and I set out to test the facilities. The shower cubicles are a generous size, and spotlessly clean. There are few instructions on the token machine, so I undress, put the shower head into the wall socket and turn on ...

... felt he saw in his country, he agreed to head a government in "Free France" (now usually called "Vichy France") after agreeing to allow the Germans to occupy 3/5 of the nation. After the war he was sentenced to death for treason but had the punishment commuted to life in prison by Charles de Gaulle, on account of his service in WWI. I can't help but think about that history as I drive through Vichy. A great man, a talented, and courageous and ...

On Le Weekend we met a group of the French kids and clearly they fell in love with us. So shortly after that weekend they wanted to party with us again as soon as they could. And did we ever. Quentin had a number of us over to get to know us a little better. A couple 40s later we were much better acquainted. It was the start of a beautiful friendship.

... Very cute, very clean. That night I met up with some people from my class, very randomly and we went to the Horse Races at the Hippdrome. It was pretty neat, and everyone was pretty cool. They had a heard of begals come out too, with guys on horses dressed in traditional English hunting outfits too. It really made me miss Kosmo. That night we headed to Le Gloulais. That's our pub. They love us there.

... young Spanish festival programmer. Went to Film Market for Emily to finish her SYC work. From 4:20-5pm, I was at Videotheque to check out Adults Only, The jap audtion, Tyger, Film Noir, Deviation etc. Then we went back to reception-met Zita and Carlos. Zita suggested we go to the french filmmakers cocktail at Mercure. We did but didn't mingle as we know noone there. Had a nice talk with Zita-actually more than ...

Mida lähemale linnale, seda vichysemaks ja vesiseks ka ilm kiskus. Seetõttu polnud me seal väga entusiastlikud turistid ja käisime vaid tiiru linnas ning maitsesime kraanidest vett. Tegemist oli sooja ja väga ebameeldiva maitselise veega. Seega 0,3 € topsi ostmine vee degusteerimiseks oli üsna mõttetu. Vichy külastamist jääb meile meenutama karp pastille.