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Sept 27: We drove to Bad Ems, a
popular resort on the Lahn River where it joins the Rhine River |
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There were very few tourist in Bad Ems this late
in the season |
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We drove down the Rhine River and then
up the Mosel River to Trier, and the Porta Nigra (Roman City Gate built in
200 AD) |
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Sept 28: We took a train to Luxembourg
and were impressed with the tour of this small but financially influential city |
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The light rain prevented eating
outdoors |
But it was fun to wander around the
old town |
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Luxembourg Old town streets and
tree-lined squares |
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Sept 29: We took a fast TGV train to Paris
and wandered along the Seine River |
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Two French pastry shops near the
Pompidou Museum |
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Lunch at a Left-Bank restaurant:
Grilled salmon and salad |
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Sept 30: We took a local train to
Argenteuil on the Seine River |
Then searched in vain for the location
of Monet's river paintings |
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Oct 1: We took a train to Vernon and
then a bus to Monet's house and gardens in Giverny |
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Photos are not allow in Monet's House;
these images of Monet's Dinning Room and Kitchen were scanned from the
admission tickets |
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Monet's famous Lily Pond and bridge |
Path to Water Lily Pond crossed under the
road |
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Monet's Garden is a great day-trip
from Paris, and very pleasant place to wander around. |
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Oct 2: We took a train to the suburb
of Poissy on the Seine River |
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Possy was very popular with
the Impressionists artist in the 19th century |
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A beautiful half-timbered house near the
Seine River |
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