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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














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  1. What great photos! Looks like you and Joe are having a wonderful time. I’m back in Kamloops this month for knee replacement surgery. Miss you!

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  2. Now you will wow everyone with your expertise playing Carcassone

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