Author Archives: volovecto

Sand to Kristiansand

Posted on August 1, 2015 by volovecto

After receiving yet more gifts and the last hugs, we boarded the ferry and waved goodbye to the aunties and cousins. It was sad to leave, but it also was the prettiest day yet with sunshine and no wind. The … Continue reading →

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Sand, Norway: Hello and Goodbye

Posted on July 26, 2015 by volovecto

My sister and I are back in Sand, our father’s home town in Norway. My aunt’s house (in our family for over 65 years) has been sold, and we are here to help pack up some things and to say … Continue reading →

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Glad Midsommar

Posted on June 19, 2015 by volovecto

This time of year, Midsummer, the longest day of the year, I always think of Sweden. Today, June 19th, is the big Midsummer celebration in Sweden, and I have heard from friends and family in Sweden as they prepare for … Continue reading →

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Last Day In Paris

Posted on March 8, 2015 by volovecto

Images from Le Cimetière du Père-Lachaise Among the many last resting place of famous artists, architects and political figures, we saw; Oscar Wilde, Marcel Marceau, Edith Piaf, Sarah Bernhardt, Jim Morrison, Chopin, and the most recently added Bernard Verlhac dit Tignous, … Continue reading →

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Paris, Museum Pass Day 4

Posted on March 6, 2015 by volovecto

Due to the excesses of the night before, we didn’t get going until 11 am, so a last minute change of plans, shortened considerably. We took the metro down to the Place de la Concorde with the intent to tour … Continue reading →

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City of Lights, Paris By Night

Posted on March 5, 2015 by volovecto

They light up the tower with sparkling lights for 5 minutes each hour, at the top of the hour. This photo was taken at 7 pm, the first lighting.

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Paris, Museum Pass Day 3, aka Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on March 5, 2015 by volovecto

We started today with a tour of the Musee d’Orsay. A fabulous museum with three floors of Art Nouveau objects d’art, furniture and design (an entire room) that I didn’t even know were there, and rooms of master piece paintings, … Continue reading →

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Chartres Cathedral, A Day Trip From Paris

Posted on March 3, 2015 by volovecto

It was an easy one hour train ride from the Montparnasse Train Station in Paris to Chartres and a nice change of pace to see the countryside after spending a few days in the city. The 16 euro fare took … Continue reading →

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Paris, Museum Pass Day 1

Posted on March 2, 2015 by volovecto

Yesterday we bought the four day museum pass for 56 euros, a very good bargain if you plan to hit even a few museums. We had planned to do just two today, but as the weather rapidly changed from sunny … Continue reading →

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Paris, St-Ouen Market

Posted on March 1, 2015 by volovecto

One word describes the St-Ouen market: wow! This famous flea market on the northern edge of the 18th arrondissement has anything you might be looking for and more. It would have been easy to fill a shipping container with all … Continue reading →