Month: September 2014
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Journey to Juno Beach
Read more: Journey to Juno BeachOne item on our list of ‘must-dos’ for our global field trip was to visit the Canadian War memorials in Normandy and Belgium. So, we left the hustle and bustle of Paris and headed north, with our first stop being the Juno Beach Centre. The Juno Beach Centre is a new, modern building located on…
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Montmartre – the “heart and art” of Paris
Read more: Montmartre – the “heart and art” of ParisHaving visited the “main sights” of Paris, we decided to visit a new neighbourhood for us, that neither Katina nor myself had ever been before – Montmartre. This beautiful, unique area is built upon a huge hill in north Paris, and is crowned with the Basilica of Sacre Coeur. We began our tour just outside the…
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Petits Pains au Chocolat
Read more: Petits Pains au ChocolatI learned how to make a delicious French recipe that you can eat for breakfast! I made Petits Pains au Chocolat, but not the real French Pain au Chocolat. The real French pastry is made from scratch but probably takes a really long time to make. But, I have the real quick Petits Pains au Chocolat recipe.…
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A Travel Reality Check
Read more: A Travel Reality CheckSo far on our trip we have had nothing but “green lights”. We have been having a great time with numerous positive experiences. Of course we’re happy about everything being so wonderful, but sometimes that can lull you into a false sense of security. Sometimes reality checks are needed to make sure one stays alert…
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The French King of Sandwiches….
Read more: The French King of Sandwiches….Croque Monsieurs are fancy ham and cheese sandwiches, which are really yummy as a snack or meal. I had never really known exactly how to make them. We had them for lunch, and it made us feel very French! It was better than a grilled cheese, and can be bought all over Paris from…