A Few Surprises at Warwick Castle, England

image of warwick castle, england

Having read countless novels with stories set in medieval England, a visit to Warwick Castle in the county town of Warwickshire in England intrigued us.  Owned by the Toussaud’s at the time, the Castle was populated with period actors, and demonstrations and re-enactments promised to keep us entertained. Read more

Our Time Among The Romantic Loire Valley Castles

An image of Chateau de Chenonceau in Centre Val de Loire in France.

Chateau de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley in France

Having left the hustle and bustle of Paris behind, Bob and I next planned to spend a few days in the countryside.  On our list of must-sees were some of the  Loire Valley Castles such as   Château de Chenonceau,   seen above, as well as Monet’s Garden in Giverny and a tour of the Palace of Versailles. Read more