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Weather Forecast

Yesterday in Rouen we had amazing weather – read no rain and even some sunshine.  Today’s forecast is somewhat similar.  Cloudy, with light wind, occasional sunshine and guaranteed downpour or five.  I think that by now we all got used to the idea that the beach towels we brought with us will go back home […]

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Étretat

Etretat is a small town of about 1500 people located about 100 km from where we are staying.  Étretat is best known for its cliffs, including three natural arches and the pointed “needle”. These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet, and were featured prominently in […]

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Le Treport

Le Treport is a small fishing port situated in the Pays de Caux, some 34 km  northeast of Dieppe.  The mouth of the Bresle river meets the English Channel here, in between the high 110 metres chalk cliffs and the pebbly beach. Le Tréport is also a sea-side resort with a free  funicular that takes you […]

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Dieppe

Today we set off for Dieppe.  A small costal city of 32,000 people about 20km from where we are staying.  First recorded as a small fishing settlement in 1030, Dieppe was an important prize fought over during the Hundred Years’ War. Dieppe housed the most advanced French school of cartography in the 16th century. Two of […]

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Sand Castles

After a rather disappointing dinner at the Ottoman restaurant, mainly because of bad service, we set off once again for a bit of a stroll across the beach.  Not only to take in the great views but also to enjoy a bit of the summer breeze coming off the Mediterranean, perfect for cooling off after a […]

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The Pier

Another part of the complex where we are staying in Antalya is a huge beach with 2000 loungers, beds, and cabanas.  The best part of the beach though is the pier.  The pier itself is on two levels with lots of loungers and a bar that serves refreshments from dusk to dawn.  It is always […]

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Vernazza Beach

After a nice stroll through the village we decided to go under the mountain to the other side of town and hang out on the beach.  This is a rocky beach and since we did not bring the sand toys with us, we did what comes naturally to all  Canadians – building our versions of Inukshuks. It […]

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