We take the train from Lecco and visit Milan for the day ..read more

We lucked out and got to hang out with McKenzie for three days in Lecco, Italy ..read more

For the longest time, we wanted to visit Taormina, Sicily. In June 2024 we finally got the chance ..read more

We spend 36 hours in Nantes before catching a flight to our next destination ..read more

We return to our friends’ place in Aulnay-sous-Bois on the outskirts of Paris. First stop on our 2024 France, Italy trip ..read more

Before catching a train to Nantes we spend a couple of hours in Coutances ..read more

During a quick stop in the quaint village of Gouville-sur Mer in Normandy we check out the colorful huts nestled in the dunes ..read more

At low tide, we take a wonderful walk at Phare de la Pointe d'Agon near Agon-Coutainville in Normandy ..read more

  Diana and Dagny taking in the sunset on the beach in Agon-Coutainville, France Leica SL2-S, Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2   Four Days in Agon-Coutainville, Normandy Our friend Philippe is from Paris and growing up he spent summers in Normandy in the small coastal town of Agon-Coutainville. We have been friends with Philippe and his wife Dagny since 1986 and have heard many tales about Coutainville. This was our second visit to Coutainville. During our travel project (2015-2020) where we traveled to 50 countries in 50 months, we made a point of visiting Coutainville when we made a ..read more

  Getting ready for our first lunch in Aulnay-sois-Bois, France   Our 2024 France/Italy Trip Kicks Off on the Outskirts of Paris As we embarked on a 24-day trip around France and Italy we first touched down at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. A one-night stay with our friends Dominique and Cathrine (Dom and Cat) was planned. The Air France flight was smooth and the usual adrenaline hit us when we arrived in Paris. However, one of three minor snafus on our entire trip occurred immediately upon arrival in the shape of a two-and-a-half-hour wait at passport control. It was no disast ..read more