tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73573563341448702162024-03-14T02:14:41.781-04:00Womens Travel Network.caWomens Travel Network is a full service travel company that specializes in travel for women. Whether you travel for business or leisure, as a couple, as a family, a group or as a single, we will take care of your every need.
Services provided include consultation for vacations, prearranged tours, custom packages for individuals or groups, and our specialized Women Only Tours. We offer adventure, culture, excitement or relaxation for any age and budget.Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-30529150584389091832014-09-16T16:59:00.000-04:002014-09-16T17:47:31.965-04:00ROME – VATICAN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ROME - VATICAN CITY<br />
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We started off our day with an
early visit to the Vatican, taking the fascinating 3 hour Vatican Museum Tour, us and thousands of others. Even though we had a special tour which enabled us to skip the long line to get in, it was still terribly crowded and hot. In spite of that, we all felt it was very impressive.<br />
We had free time after to wander in the Vatican City at our leisure.
Some of the ladies chose to remain for longer while others were anxious to get
in some last minute 'retail therapy' as our wonderful trip comes to an end.<br />
We had our final dinner together this evening, where has the time gone?<br />
Tomorrow morning we fly back to Canada after a fantastic trip with wonderful new friendships having formed, looking forward to future adventures together.<br />
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We started the hot and sunny day with a 3 hour ‘Discovering Rome Walking
Tour’ which covered many of the not to be missed highlights, after which we had
free time to enjoy the city.<br />
Vino, our beaver mascot, almost fell in the Trevi fountain, which is being restored, as she was so excited to be throwing in a coin to make a wish to travel more!<br />
We had lunch at one of the outdoor cafes which line the streets before some of us hopped on the 'hop on hop off' bus for a tour of the city while the 3 ladies who had yet to receive their luggage took a cab to the airport to search for them - great excitement as they were finally found - the incompetence of Air Canada astounds us.<br />
As a result we enjoyed a celebratory dinner and everyone is in great spirits.<br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-4842396197415196482014-09-14T18:33:00.001-04:002014-09-14T18:33:52.520-04:00FLORENCE to ROME<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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FLORENCE to ROME</div>
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Today’s adventure entailed taking the train from Florence to
Rome for everyone except Ethel who chose not to take advantage of the Rome extention, she is a part of the group and we all miss her!<br />
We had been forewarned about the fiasco of the system of announcing the track number moments before departure. Getting off the train at our stop was quite the challenge, but now we are here, we are all excited about being in Rome, but sad that it is our last stop on the adventure<br />
We are now at Hotel Adriano for the next three nights, which is
fantastically located in the heart of Rome. We had free time today to explore at a leisurely pace in small groups before getting together for dinner.<br />
We are all looking forward to the three hour walking tour of the city in the morning.</div>
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-26898264812384233912014-09-13T18:10:00.000-04:002014-09-13T18:10:27.549-04:00A FREE DAY TO EXPLORE FLORENCE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A FREE DAY TO EXPLORE FLORENCE</div>
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Today we had a great day exploring Florence. After a
delicious breakfast, we headed to the Uffizzi gallery to view magnificent works of art by famous masters.<br />
Most of the rest of the day was
dedicated to exploring the narrow cobbled streets lined with interesting shops
and gilaterrias, enjoying the piazzas and of course shopping. Our favorite
place to shop was the San Lorenzo leather market. This year stylish colours
seem to be bright blues, pinks and oranges. Scarves, purses and pashminas are
always a great buy in Italy. The prices are reasonable and the selection is fantastic.
<br />
Ponto Vechio lined with jewelry stores filled with exquisite gold jewelry was a favorite destination for several of the ladies.<br />
We had a gorgeous warm sunny day today, the perfect day to eat lunch at a little sidewalk cafe and people watch. After a delicious pizza dinner everyone was ready for bed. </div>
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After breakfast we had a short bus ride from Colle di Val d’Elsa to Florence
- the beautiful Renaissance city with narrow cobble stone streets, grand
palaces and the magnificent Duomo: Santa Maria del Fiore - we headed straight
out on our 3 hour private walking tour of the city with our knowledgeable and
informative guide, Sara.<br />
We then checked in to our centrally located hotel for the
next two nights – Hotel de la Ville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
many historical sites to see - Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Santa Croce
Church where Michael Angelo's tomb resides and the Duomo to name a few. We
had the afternoon free to explore, some of the ladies ventured to the leather market for some 'retail therapy' while others the Ponto Vecchio to check out the gold ‘bargains’. In the evening we had our 'farewell' dinner at
Osteria del Caffe Italiano. The atmosphere is charming. The menu consisted of the obligatory four courses. As usual there is free flowing wine.<br />
We were all very sad to bid farewell to our awesome guide Alessandro, who took such great care of us this past week - I think he had a blast hanging out with 15 crazy Canadian women.<br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-66680469545899535182014-09-11T18:42:00.000-04:002014-09-16T17:45:00.800-04:00COOKING CLASS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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COOKING CLASS</div>
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Today we had a real treat. Thunder and pouring rain when we awoke, but it cleared by the time we met our chef Laura at the market in the village of Castellini in Chianti to buy fresh
produce and a rooster at the butcher<br />
We then went to the wine producing estate of
Querceto for the cooking class - the location with rolling hills planted with rows and rows of grape vines is spectacular.<br />
Vino, our beaver mascot, was excited to be
learning how to prepare some new recipes<br />
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full Tuscan meal including an appetizer, pasta course, main course with
vegetables and a dessert. We enjoyed the fruits of our labour over lunch,
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We returned to Colle di Val d’Elsa for our last evening
there. A great surprise for one of the 4 ladies whose luggage did not make it - her suitcase had been delivered - so now one down, three to go.<br />
Dinner at the local restaurant a few steps from the hotel.<br />
Where did the time go?<br />
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PIENZA and MONTALCINO</div>
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In Pienza we visited the cheese factory of Podere Il Casale
for a tour of their operation and a cheese tasting. This area is well
known for the production of pecorino cheeses made from sheep’s milk. The owner, an elegant lady who is extremely passionate about what they do, explained the process of making these fine cheeses. We had the cheese and local wine tasting outside
overlooking the stunning country side. In the afternoon we had a visit
and wine tasting at Altesino in Montalcino famous for Brunello (fine Tuscan
wine).This was the most modern of the three wineries we have visited. We even got to see the bottling process.</div>
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We continued along the winding roads to the ancient town of
Montalcino where we had time to explore the medieval fort and stroll through
the town to search for local handicrafts.</div>
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We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Osteria Solo per Passione
in Monteriggioni where the red and white wine flowed.<br />
All of our dining
experiences in Tuscany have been delicious, but the ladies particularly liked the casualness of tonight's dinner as the food was served on large platters so we were able to only take what we wanted instead of the large portions which are normally served course after course.<br />
Everyone is pretty tired - it is hard work having fun!<br />
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We sang Happy Birthday to Veronica as we drove to the amazing Castello
di Verrazzano winery, located in Greve in Chianti, for a visit of the cellars with wine
and olive oil tasting. The Chianti Classico and Chianti Reserve were wonderful.
The view is spectacular as they are situated high on a hill overlooking the
Tuscan hills, with rows and rows of vines and olive trees. Our vitner was charming and entertaining and most philosophical about wine and life.</div>
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We then stopped at Mac Dario's butcher shop in Panzano for a
light lunch – the menu is based on the Chianti hamburger and other typical
products of the area. He is a famous personality with his own cooking show on
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In the afternoon we indulged yet again in a wine and olive
oil tasting at Castello di Volpaia – located in Radda in Chianti<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>….. we are fortunate to have a bus driver so
none of us have to drive, all this cellar inspecting is a thirsty job!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have visited incredible estates and tasted
some amazing wines. Each estate is different and each wine has its own
special flavour.<br />
Dinner was enjoyed in the gourmet hotel restaurant - with yet more vino and laughter.<br />
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CORTONA and AREZZO</div>
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After a delicious buffet breakfast, we were all very excited to arrive in the town of Cortona -
made popular by Frances May’s book and movie "Under the Tuscan
Sun". Cortona has lovely cobblestone streets and the scenery is even
more spectacular than portrayed in the movie.<br />
It was quite a climb up the steep hill to reach the small town but so worth it.<br />
The ladies were informed that we have a rule which needs to be enforced - everyone must have at least one gelato per day!<br />
We then went to the medieval town of Arezzo with such perfect timing - we went on one of two days of the year when they have a jousting competition between four regions. There were marching bands and people dressed in costume and on horseback parading through the narrow cobbled streets, with possibly half of Italy there to cheer them on ......lovely atmosphere<br />
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Dinner back in Colle di val d’Elsa was down the street from our hotel in the cellar of a quaint restaurant. The marathon meal took us over three hours with course after course, one better than the next, with plenty of vino and lots of laughter.<br />
Everyone is ready to sleep after a fun day in the heat under the Tuscan sun!<br />
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SAN GIMIGNANO and SIENA</div>
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Everyone loved charming San Gimignano, the medieval town famous
for its ancient towers. It was delightful to explore, shop, eat gelato and stroll through the
narrow streets when we finally made it up there - what a climb! We are so lucky to have such hot sunny days. </div>
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We enjoyed the wine they produce and a delicious light lunch of organic salads and cheeses provided by Umberto at his family farmhouse Fattoria San
Donato near San Gimignano.<br />
We then headed to Siena to meet our local tour guide Sara in front of San Domenico Church for a 3 hour private guided walking tour. Yet another town of challenging hills. She explained
the history, art and culture and about the famous Palio race which takes place
every summer and took us inside the beautiful Gothic church with its beautiful marble floor.<br />
Spectacular views of the countryside, this evening under a full moon. </div>
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Remaining in Siena, we had a delicious Tuscan dinner at
Enoteca Compagnia dei Vinattieri before heading back to our hotel in Colle di
Val d’Elsa.<br />
Everyone is exhausted and looking forward to a less strenuous but equally amazing day tomorrow.<br />
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Day 1 - After our long flight across the pond (made far longer by the last minute cancellation of our Munich to Florence flight and the scramble to switch 15 seats to a Montreal Rome flight, due to strikes, and the challenge of finding the 5 ladies from out west who had already left by the time this happened!) we were thrilled to be met at Rome airport
by our guide Alessandro, who will be taking care of us during our Tuscany stay.
We were driven to our home base for the next six nights - Palazzo San Lorenzo
Hotel, located in the quaint and picturesque town of Colle di Val d’Elsa, in
the heart of the Tuscan hills. The beautiful scenic drive from the airport
has given us a taste of what we have to look forward to in the days ahead. We
are all excited to begin our adventure. We made it in time for our first delicious dinner
together. Vino, our beaver mascot, is thrilled to be making this trip to
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them in the lobby of <a href="http://www.hotelnicebeaurivage.com/web1/index.php">Hotel
Beau Rivage</a>. It’s one of the best in town, with a superb location: the old
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<span lang="EN-US">Our evening began with a very special visit with Ted Jones, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-French-Riviera-Literary-Travellers/dp/1845114558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403630088&sr=8-1&keywords=ted+jones+a+literary+review+of+the+french+riviera">author
of The French Riviera: A Literary Guide For Travellers</a>. We met in a bar
down the street from our hotel with a stunning view over the Mediterranean. In
spite of traffic noise through the open patio doors, he kept us in rapt
attention with his tales of authors who lived on the Riviera through hundreds
of years.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Dinner that evening was at a long table, in
the atmospheric surroundings of the ancient buildings and squares of the old
town. Needless to say, strains of accordion music reached our ears from time to
time and the e n o r m o u s Fenocchio ice cream stand just up the street in
Place Rosetti did not escape anyone’s attention!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Day 2 began with our outstanding guide,
Corinna, introducing us to our fine bus driver, Rudolf, and our comfortable
twelve-row bus, and we set off for Monaco. Just a half-hour away along the
spectacular basse corniche, Rudolf patiently waited as magnificent photo ops
appeared in quick succession. Such is the reality of the Côte d’Azur!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The morning was spent touring the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco">old town of Monaco</a>. Visiting the
royal palace, watching the changing of the guard, and checking out shops
(including ice cream …) in the meandering, narrow streets filled several hours.
After lunch, the bus took us on a breathtaking ride up to the perched 11<sup>th</sup>C
<a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/eze-provence-france.html">village of Eze</a>.
Before anything else, we walked up through the spectacular Jardin Exotique with
its vast collection of unique and beautiful cacti and succulents. Between the
gardens and the view it was difficult to stop exclaiming!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Our timing could not have been better, as a
light rain begin just as we boarded the bus for ‘home’.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Day 3 was a free day with many options.
Some of us took the hop-on, hop-off bus, at various times during the day, which
gave an excellent overview of the entire town. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_Marc_Chagall">Musée Marc Chagall</a>
was one of the stops visited by most and well worth the time.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Many explored other areas, shops, palaces,
and parks of this beautiful town that is inviting and welcoming for strollers. Oh
… and did I mention ice cream? Enthusiastic reports confirmed that a great day
was had by all!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Day 4 began with a quick visit to the
Monday flea market, just down the street. Then our intrepid driver and guide took
us into the hills of the arrière-pays to the perfume centre of <a href="http://www.grasse.fr/Home">Grasse</a> with its rich, five hundred year
history. The morning was spent in an excellent tour of the <a href="http://www.cieluxe.com/fragonard/">Fragonard perfume factory,</a> still
run by three great-grandaughters of the original founders. It was fascinating to
walk amongst the tall copper vats and kettles and wooden drying shelves that
were originally used for centuries to blend flowers, spices and other exotic
ingredients to produce the company’s distinctive fragrances. Today the system
is more automated but we were pleasantly surprised to see there remains a
certain degree of hands-on involvement.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We also learned a great deal as to why
certain scents are used and how they are combined. There were opportunities to
experience products and, of course, spend a little time browsing and buying in
their stunning shop. Everyone loved it! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We were back on the bus for a winding and
picturesque route through forests and past villages perched high on cliff tops,
until we came around a corner that took our breath away! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first view of the village of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourrettes-sur-Loup">Tourrettes-Sur-Loup</a>
never fails to draw gasps. The jumble of the ancient stone structures hanging
off the side of the hill demands a photo and Rudolf managed to find a spot to
stop, to great applause!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Arriving at our destination of <a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/st-paul-de-vence-provence-france.html">Saint
Paul-de-Vence</a> was equally as breathtaking. Our guide, Corinna, had given us
a great deal of history (and love stories) about the area during the drive. We
were left to discover some of the lovely restaurants for lunch and few of us
were introduced to the joys of café gourmand ~ a tasty sampling of patisseries
(without guilt!). More time was spent later exploring the narrow, cobblestone
lanes, as well as admiring (and photographing, yet again) the stunning view
across the hills, right down to the coast.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To add to the fun, Corinna, arranged to
borrow a set of boules from the <a href="http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/the-french-riviera/review-597033.html">Café
de la Place</a> and then instructed us in the fine art of <a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/st-paul-de-vence-provence-france.html">the
game of boules</a>. That particular boules pitch, shaded by massive plane
trees, is one of the most famous in France. Yves Montand, along with other
celebrities living in the area, played here regularly. After a tense finale between
Yvette and Heather, Corinna declared Heather the winner of the very close
match!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Our final dinner was once again in the old
town and began with chef’s creation of a smoked salmon entrée with a crème
brûlée topping … unique and delicious! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meal was accompanied by toasts to the success
of our visit of Nice La Belle and Heather’s Boule championship! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Tomorrow we leave for an afternoon in Aix
en Provence before settling into our hotel in Avignon. We’re excited to begin
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<span lang="EN-US">After leaving Nice by private coach, we
reached Aix-en-Provence in time for a guided walk, lunch, and some browsing
time before going on to our hotel in Avignon. This would be our home for the
next 5 nights, perfectly located just steps from the magnificent Palais des
Papes and the Pont Benezet, the Avignon bridge of childhood song.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After checking in, we gathered in a private
room for an aromatherapy demonstration by <a href="http://clairemca.wordpress.com/">Claire McAlpine, from Aix</a>. Not only
is Claire a highly reputed book reviewer, but also a licensed aromatherapist.
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<span lang="EN-US">Day 5 ~ Take a deep breath. This was a busy
day … in a very good way. We learned the intriguing history and toured the
major sites of Avignon including, of course, the majestic Palais des Papes;
enjoyed a private wine-tasting; visited the famed Les Halles covered market
where some of us purchased delectable items for a picnic which we had on the
hilltop overlooking the Rhone and famed bridge; walked to <a href="http://restaurant-lejardindelatour.com/?lang=en">Le Jardin de La Tour</a>
restaurant for a cooking class with the charming Jean Marc Larrue. Chef Larrue
was both professional and entertaining as he educated us about food quality,
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Calanquet, a family-run olive farm and mill. As we learned about growing olives
and making oil, we sampled different varieties and were treated to delicious
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for a spectacular experience that was a surprise to all of us, the Carrières de
Lumiéres. This art exhibit is almost impossible to describe. Images of artists
work move around this enormous ancient quarry through the use of many
projectors, covering walls, floors and ceilings accompanied by appropriate
selections of music from jazz through classical to pop to opera. Check out the
link here and just know we were all astounded. Last year the show featured
Impressionists and Provence. This year the focus was on Klimt and Vienna.
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to make a stop at two Roman monuments outside St. Remy de Provence. There was
time after that to spend an hour … first stop for some was the ice cream shop
and for others a chilled glass of rosé or a pression on a terrace in the town
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hour through beautiful countryside, delivered us to Arles. Our guide led us
through the ancient Roman Forum and then to the ruins in the Roman Theatre
before showing some of Van Gogh’s haunts in the town. Of course there was time for
ice cream and a beverage of choice! We wondered if Vincent had ever sat at our
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“A Year In Provence” and the setting for much of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The Promise of Provence”. A quick stop at
the Musée de Lavande, gave us an immersion on the difference between lavende
and lavenderIn Bonnieus we climbed to the ancient church at the top of the
village to take in the panoramic view that stretched across a patchwork of
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beauty and fragrance found in this countryside from mid-June to the end of
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opportunity for us to capture its stunning beauty in photos from across the
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to a fabulous group of enthusiastic travelers ~ each sharing their unique
qualities to create treasured memories for all of us!</span></div>
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So this is our last night in Peru. Wow what a trip! This morning we
headed out early and on our way to the airport we visited Sillustani
Burial Towers which stands on the shore of Lake Umayo. It is famous for
its chulpas, large circular burial towers for the chiefs and important
people of the early villages of the Callao plateau. These ancient and
impressive tombs from the pre-Inca period period were built from a
mixture of stone and adobe. There was a rock shaped like a <span class="text_exposed_show">Puma's
head that had a magnetic field in it that made a compass go crazy and
unable to read direction. We also got to view the flat-top mountain near
this site. We then ventured to a local home near by and saw how they
lived and even saw guinea pigs. We tried potatoes dipped in clay which
helps ulcers and cleanses the liver. Off to Juliaca to the airport to
Lima and then we just finished our farewell dinner and heading home to
Toronto. We are taking home wonderful treasures and lifetime memories!</span><br />
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Well
our trip is winding down but we are managing to fit in a bit more before we
fly home. Yesterday was a 10 hour bus ride from Cusco to Puno. We
stopped to see some amazing sites, Church of San Pedro, Raqchi and saw
the "Temple of Wiracocha"<span class="text_exposed_show">. We stopped to
have a group shot with the highest glacier. After a good night sleep we
ventured off on Lake Titikaka to the floating islands of the Uros
Indians. The man-made islands are made by tying reeds. The Uros
consider themselves the Lords of the lake. We visited a family and
experienced their way of life and even got to dress up in their clothes.
Some went for a ride on the reed boats. We then went for a great lunch
and explored Taquile where a native community of about 400 families
still live with traditions and big principals of the Inca.</span></div>
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-78450515753445611472014-06-09T20:41:00.001-04:002014-06-09T20:41:26.031-04:00Peru - Sunrise at Machu Picchu, Cuzco & the San Pedro Market <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yesterday
we woke up early to see the sunrise at Machu Picchu and it was so worth
it. You can see from the pictures and how clear they are. We were
lucky to see a Mom and baby Alpaca. We felt so at peace and relaxed
being there. Then we<span class="text_exposed_show"> departed Machu
Picchu and travelled on the Vistadome for a 3 hour ride trip back to
Cuzco. Never a dull moment, we had wonderful snacks served to us,
speciality drinks, a dance show and a fashion show during our travel on
the train ride along with beautiful scenery to look at. Today we
travelled to the local San Pedro market to see how they shop for their
groceries and we saw so much as you can see and yes the last picture are
frogs .Tonight we are off to a dinner show and then tomorrow our 10 hour bus ride to Puno and visiting lots of sites along the way.</span></div>
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<span class="userContent">Well I think the pictures speak for
themselves. We departed on a wonderful train ride where we saw amazing
scenery and entered the cusp of the Amazon. We started our ascent to
Machu Picchu and then we were in awe! If this isn't on your bucke<span class="text_exposed_show">t
list I'd be adding it. We had an amazing day exploring the ruins and
we are off early in the morning to see the sunrise! My last picture is
the view from our hotel! Thank you Debbie Ross of Womens Travel
Network.ca for co-ordinating such amazing trips and allowing me to be a
part of them! They are one of a kind experience.</span></span><br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-30228374972849574822014-06-06T22:23:00.001-04:002014-06-06T22:23:21.993-04:00Peru-Cuzco and Sacred Valley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We have adjusted to the altitude, 11400 feet above sea level by drinking lots of water and the coca tea. We were in Cuzco, the capital of Inca Empire and toured many ancient sites such as Santa Domingo Church and Koricancha "the Temple of the Sun". Our travels then took us to Sacred Valley where were were amazed by Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, massive buildings of the Incas.<br />
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great day! We toured so many places in Sacred Valley. Our day started
with us going to Quechua Village and visited the home of the Inca's
ancestors. They lived off the land and we experience their traditions
which included dancin<span class="text_exposed_show">g, learning about
how they harvest their crop and their way of life. We visited a
women's Co-op where they help teach women to weave and sell their
products to help them regain a sense of purpose. We then travelled the
narrow country roads and saw Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheater.
This site was apparently an Inca agricultural research station. Then on
to the impressive Maras salt pools. We had an amazing lunch at a unique
place with beautiful gardens. Our last stop for today was to Seminario
Ceramic Studio and learned how the ceramics where made and viewed some
beautiful pieces that are hand made and are designs from the ancient
Peruvian Cultures. Now off to rest as tomorrow we are off to Machu
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-69599874946581270642014-06-06T22:08:00.001-04:002014-06-06T22:12:25.420-04:00Peru, baby Alpacas, Puma's, Condors! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sites and people are amazing in Peru. Lots of animals too-we saw
the national dog, baby Alpacas, Puma's, Condors! We were in Cuzco, the
capital city of the Inca Empire and now Sacred Valley. Saw
Ollantaytambo archeological complex.Some of us tried the national food,
Guinea Pig! Not too bad.<br />
Our days have been filled with tours of the ancient ruins and so much
history. We've all adjusted to the altitude by drinking lots of water
and Coca tea. We've seen so many sites- <br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-22414362082473459752014-06-04T14:36:00.000-04:002014-06-04T14:36:02.044-04:00Peru, Arriving in Cusco<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We left Lima today to fly to Cusco for more exciting adventures. Our short flight took us over the Andes Mountains-STUNNING! Last night we enjoyed a lovely dinner at Junious Restaurant and watched a wonderful Peruvian musical and folkloric show. The beauty of the dances and the costume was so unique. Off for an afternoon of touring the city of Cusco. <br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-12771903889394812202014-06-03T17:22:00.000-04:002014-06-03T17:27:50.847-04:00Peru's Ancient Civilizations June 2014-Lima, Peru<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We arrived in Lima, Peru safely early this morning. After resting up we set out right after breakfast to see Lima the "City of Kings" famous for it's Spanish Colonial architecture. We visited "The Park of Love" dedicated to lovers of the world and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. We saw many amazing sites such as the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and San Francisco Church. So much ancient history. We drove by Huaca Pucllana , a clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru, built from seven staggered platforms. It served as an important ceremonial and administrative center for the advancement of the Lima Culture, a society which developed in the Peruvian Central Coast between the years of 200 AD and 700 AD. The other ancient ruin we saw was the "Casa Bodega Y Quadra" which dates back to the early and late colonial period. We finished our tour off by tasting some of the delicious cuisine such as the Sea Bass, Thyme Sole followed by trying the national fruit " Chirimoya" in a delicious dessert. Tonight we are off for our Welcome dinner which includes a show!<br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-21145947335099139802014-06-03T11:40:00.004-04:002014-06-03T11:40:55.886-04:00Amalfi Coast, Italy <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Amalfi Coast is full of wonderful treasures such as Pompei, the Island of Capri, the hillside towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. We had a fabulous week exploring these wonderful places, enjoyed the scenery, excellent shopping and delectable food.<br />
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Our hotel was located on the outskirts of Sorrento overlooking the sea. Hotel Mediterraneo is a luxury boutique hotel offering rooms with spectacular sea views, a lovely pool area surrounded by gardens and exceptional service. The staff at the front desk are very accommodating and always pleasant, the waiter in the cocktail lounge is quite entertaining. If you visit the Mediterraneo be sure to say hello to bar tender "Nobody".<br />
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Our day on Capri was lovely, we toured the towns and some of the gals took the chair lift up to the top to enjoy the view of the sea and the towns along the coast. We took a bus trip on the winding roads to visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Teh gals found a fantastic shoe shop in Positano and they took a boat ride while in Amalfi. The scenery along the coast is absolutely stunning.<br />
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During our free day in Sorrento the ladies had a great time exploring the narrow streets and fabulous shops. I think the suitcases are going to be much heavier on our return.<br />
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We took a day trip to visit La Messeria, a local farm which produces olive oil, marmalade, honey and grows lemons for the production of lemoncello. One of their neighbours came by to give us a cheese making demonstration of the famous buffalo mozzerla and ricotta. Delicious.<br />
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The ladies thoroughly enjoyed their hands on cooking class at the Sorrento Cooking School. Chef Mina was delightful and a wonderful teacher and her assistant Monica's translations were excellent. <br />
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We had some wonderful meals. A few restaurants that really stand out in my mind are Dona Sofia located on a hillside above the town of Sorrento. The owner picked us up and drove us through the narrow alley ways to his restaurant. It's a good thing as we never would have found it on our own. We enjoyed a lovely sunset at Restorante Marameo, located in a pier over looking the sea and the cliffs of Sorrento. They served fresh seafood which I must say was one of my best meals and the service was exceptional. Another fabulous meal was at Restorante Parrucchiano, located in Sorrento. Excellent food and wonderful service. The last evening we had dinner at our hotel. A buffet barbeque was served on the patio overlooking the gardens and pool. A great way to end the day and a fabulous trip.<br />
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We had a great day exploring Florence. The morning was dedicated to shopping. First stop was the San Lorenzo leather market. This year stylish colours seem to be bright blues, pinks and oranges. Scarfs , purses, pashminas area always a great purchase in Italy. The prices are very reasonable and the selections are plentiful. We stopped at a small pizzeria and picked up a slice of delicious pizza to eat as we hurried back to the hotel for a quick pit stop before heading to the Uffizzi gallery. Susanna, our guide took us on a tour of the Uffizzi galleries and then for a private tour of the Vasari corridor. Built 500 years ago, this corridor linked the Boboli palace with the Medici family's private gallery. Over a mile long this incredible structure passes over the Arno River and on top of the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. The corridor is filled with precious works of art and has spectacular views of the city. We exited onto the gardens of the palace. We enjoyed a glass of Chianti at a quaint wine bar located in front of the palace.<br />
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Back to the hotel for a quick change and off to dinner at Ristorante Boccanegra. The atmosphere is charming in the or private room. The menu consisted of a delicious pasta, roasted veal and potatoes, salad and a delicious apple cake for dessert. Of course there is free flowing white and red wines. After dinner we took a stroll through the streets of the historical centre. Heather insisted we take a spin on the carousel which is something some of the ladies did 10 years ago when we lasted visited this charming city together. <br />
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Our free day in Florence was spent exploring the San Lorenzo leather market, narrow cobbled streets lined with interesting shops and gilaterrias. WE had lunch at my favourite restaurant, Borgo Antico, located across the river from the historical city at Santo Spirito square.<br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-32547958678675475892014-04-17T04:34:00.001-04:002014-04-17T05:17:43.682-04:00Danube River Cruise - Linz, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We braved the cooler weather to tour Linz in the morning. Linz was a strategic city during WWII and is steeped in history. The people have endured so much and yet have rebuilt a beautiful city. In the afternoon, we were given optional tours to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov. Salzburg is, of course, the home of Mozart and memorabilia is everywhere, including Mozart chocolates! Cesky Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage medieval town just over the Austrian-Czech border. It is one of the jewels of the Czech Republic and is a snapshot of life in medieval times. It seems that prices in the Czech Republic are very reasonable. We may need to do some power shopping while in Prague. Stay tuned! <br />
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Womens Travel Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575171952326611442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357356334144870216.post-11688195979711964002014-04-15T11:34:00.003-04:002014-04-17T05:19:13.495-04:00Danube River Cruise - Vienna and Durnstein<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our ship crossed the Slovakian-Austrian border during the afternoon and landed at the port of Vienna in the evening. We were treated to an exclusive dinner in the private ErleBnis restaurant at the rear of the ship. A private cook, server and wine steward served us a truly excellent dinner of salmon tartar, beef tenderloin and an assortment of apricot deserts. A gastronomical delight! After dinner we were escorted to a traditional Viennese Wine Tavern "Heuriger" and were entertained by a musical duo with dancing, plenty of wine and singing. Can't wait to try to get up tomorrow morning!<br />
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Overnight we sailed along the Wachau Valley to the Medieval village of Durnstein. Along the way we passed the ruins of an ancient castle where Richard the Lionheart of England was held prisoner in 1193. Of course we had to taste the local wine. After touring Durnstein, we continued to Melk and toured the Abbey that was built over 1000 years ago. Here we are enjoying the night life on the ship.<br />
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