Category: travel
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A History of Chocolate in Neuchâtel
While in Neuchâtel, we visited the local art and history museum (Musée d’art et d’histoire, click above to see full size image). They are running an exhibition on the accomplishments of a local chocolatier, Phillipe Suchard, titled “Le monde selon Suchard” (The world according to Suchard). Phillipe was born in 1797 near Neuchâtel and opened his factory…
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Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne is the other city that we might move to next year. The aerial photo of Lausanne above with the Alps in the background is borrowed from Lausanne’s wikipedia entry – Lausanne wiki. This city is the home of the International Olympic Committee, hence, the five rings outside its main railway station. The day we…
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Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Neuchâtel is one of the two cities in Switzerland where we might call it our home next year. Lausanne is the other city, and both are in the French-speaking region of the country. The above photo is taken from wikipedia which contains a detailed description of the history and sights of the city – Neuchâtel…
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Wild Life at the Royal Hideaway
While we were staying at the Royal Hideaway resort, we encountered several regular inhabitants of the grounds. A flock of gulls came for their daily freshwater bath at the infinity pool in the late afternoon. The iguana emerged at the same corner of the pool each morning to catch the rays. The big rodent (forgot…
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Riviera Maya Scam #2
Aahhhhh, we were finally relaxing by the beach. Beautiful weather. Great view. The staff came around and asked what we’d like to drink. Now, this is R&R! As we were sipping our drinks, a man approached us and asked how we were doing, are we enjoying our vacation, etc. He asked if we’d be interested…
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Cabana or cabaña / Things In Life
A couple of days in a cabana (or cabaña) at the Royal Hideaway. Wish you were here. ¤ Listen to the track by clicking the link below. Press play in new window. Things in Life – Dennis Brown It’s not everyday we’re gonna be the same way there must be a change somehow there are…