Monthly Archives: October 2018

Back to a former school house (for lunch)

Posted on October 21, 2018 by loren24250

My wife Jan and I had eaten many times at La Récréation in the past, but hadn’t visited there in a few years. However, we made up for the omission a few weeks ago, when we headed south to Les … Continue reading →

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My vote for Best Tourist Attraction

Posted on October 19, 2018 by loren24250

We are now well into autumn in the Greater Daglan Area — days are cooler;  shops, campgrounds and restaurants are closing for the season; traffic is lighter; and tourists are increasingly rare. Tree leaves have turned from green to golden … Continue reading →

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From beauty spot to barren plot

Posted on October 7, 2018 by loren24250

Several weeks ago, a pretty fierce storm blew through the Greater Daglan Area, knocking down several trees. (Walnut trees seem to be the most frequent victims of high winds here, as their root systems are surprisingly shallow.) Unfortunately, some of … Continue reading →

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