After an amazing driving tour along the coasts of Spain and Portugal, that chapter of our journey finally came to an end. In Bilbao, we turned in our rental car, marking the close of weeks filled with seaside roads, historic towns, and unforgettable landscapes. From there, we boarded a bus to Bordeaux, where we enjoyed…
Category: France
Paris 2024
After a long flight, we finally touched down in Paris, the City of Light. Exhausted but exhilarated, we made our way to our hotel, Hotel De Lys, conveniently located in the 5th Arrondissement which is near the many of the famous sites including the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. The proximity to this and other historic…
Ski Trip to Val d’Isère France
As soon as my Ohio friends Maria Lechman and Sylvia Stirsman heard about the Chagrin Valley Ski Club‘s trip to Val d’Isere, we knew we had to sign up together. This charming ski resort town nestled in the French Alps is known for its stunning mountain views, fresh powder, and incredible ski runs. After a…
Ski Trip to Chamonix, France
Our first trip to Chamonix, France, we went with the Cleveland Metro Ski Club and our friends Karen Moyer and Bruce Kahn, plus 97 other skiers from Cleveland. Chamonix is the the site of the first winter Olympics in 1924. One of the oldest ski resorts in France and is known as the “gateway to the…