A Chateau above Menton

One of the surprising things about southern France is the number of Chateaux and Castles which were used for defence. This part of France was once part of Italy and there was constant fear of invasion. We toured one of these Chateaux. Most of the Chateaux have amazing views. This one did not disappoint. From the top you could see Monaco.

Looking towards Italy.

Looking towards Monaco.

The guardsmen room

One of the challenges touring anything old in France is that the staircases would certainly not live up to any Canadian safety standards.

In the dining hall.

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Finishing off France - Les Beaux Villages

We finished off the French leg of the trip by visiting a number of lovely villages in the areas of France, bordering the Mediterranean and just north of the Spanish border. Le Canal du Midi Joe beside the canal near where we spend Easter weekend. The castle at Carcassonne

An Ambitious Reading List.

During the time off, I plan to read a number of books. The list is divided into the categories of: Spiritual Development, Team Building, Fiction (Books that have been on my bedside reading table for a while.), India in General, Hinduism, Church Development, and Other Books (Such as catching up on some computer related materials.). Click here to see the list.

विश्रम् - Vishram

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