Category: 2024
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Edinburgh, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
A 21-gun salute took place at Edinburgh Castle on Monday to honour the anniversary of King Charles III’s accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth. This was an opportunity to wish The Governor of Edinburgh Castle farewell. The Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, OBE, VR, DL, retires…
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Fire Festival π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
The Festival of Fire has been on my bucket list for a year! Mike carried one of the torches through the procession.
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Viking Festival π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
π‘οΈ Battle of Largs (1263) A small but important clash between Scottish forces and Norwegians on October 2, 1263. Though inconclusive, it led to Norway retreating and eventually ceding the Hebrides to Scotland in 1266, ending Norse influence in the region. βοΈ Largs Viking Festival An annual September event in Largs, Scotland, celebrating the battle with Viking…
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Avignon, France π«π·
βClinging to a bend in the RhΓ΄ne River in the south of France, Avignon looks and feels like the backdrop of a medieval fairy tale. While it’s largely famous for its 14th-century heyday as a papal capital and its even older 12th-century bridge, Avignon has plenty to offer beyond history. Today this walled ProvenΓ§al town…
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l Aix-en-Provence and a Lavender field π«π·
On the road to l Aix-en-Provence and a lavender field in Sault. Lavenderβs journey traces back millennia, with its roots deeply embedded in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. Its aromatic and medicinal qualities captured the attention of ancient civilizations, notably the Egyptians, who utilized lavender over 2,500 years ago for mummification rites and…
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Bandol – Cote D’azur π«π·
A few days to enjoy some sun and sand. πποΈ
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Verdon Gorge π«π·
The Verdon area is famous for its landscape, it is indeed the biggest and deepest canyon in Europe. And my phone is at the bottom of this π
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Nice, France π«π·
Nice, France is a vibrant coastal city on the French Riviera, known for its stunning Mediterranean views, colorful Old Town, and the famous Promenade des Anglais. Blending Italian and French influences, Nice offers rich history, lively markets, and world-class art museums. With its sunny climate, pebble beaches, and relaxed atmosphere, itβs a favorite destination for…
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Fragonard Factory, Eze π«π·
Learned a thing or two about perfumes today. Perfumers spend 10 years studying and can identify 3,000 scents. There are only a few hundred in the world and the biggest concentration in France. π«π·
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Waterworld Lake of Gaudrade π«π·
Sometimes boys just want to have fun.