20 Days in France and Italy

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Deborah Bine

The Barefoot Blogger

When ex-pat friends told me living in France draws many visitors, I had no idea how true it was. Since returning to Uzès in April, friends I haven’t seen in years have come to see me, and I love it! This visit we spent 20 days in France and Italy. 

two of my long-time buddies from work days in North Carolina found their way to UzèsUzès. Their visit was delayed a day due to an airline strike in Paris. Nevertheless, they showed up raring to start our “Golden Girls’ Tour of France and Italy. ”

How could I resist?

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Besides seeing unfamiliar parts of France and Italy, the prospect of fun and lessons for traveling with “mature ladies” made me anxious to go. The stories I can share are in this and upcoming blogs. I’ll save the others for my “tell all” book.

Itinerary
Day 1-4 Uzès
Day 5 Pont du Gard and Avignon
Day 6-7 Sete, Bezier and Bouzigues
Day 8-9 Pont Vendres and Collioure, France to Pisa, Italy
Day 10-12 Florence, Italy, and surroundings
Day 13-16 Rome and surroundings
Day 17-20 Akiris Nova Siri, Italy (a resort along the “arch of Italy’s boot”)

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Stay tuned!

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