Bonjour, It’s day 3 in Paris. My luggage finally arrived at 1am. Yesterday, we went to the Louvre. I’ll tell you about that on another post but today we have to talk about our trip to Reims, pronounced urais not reems. All I know is that we went to the Champagne region. And yes, Today was a good...
Year: 2013
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April 20, 2013May 17, 2021 Ahhhh Paris
by Ja'Vonne
I just arrived in Paris. Instead of going to the hotel we take our city orientation tour and then to the Eiffel Tower. It’s a a bit colder than expected but it’s OK because it’s Paris. The sun is peaking out from time to time and provides a bit of warmth. It’s a bit windy standing...
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April 16, 2013May 17, 2021 In Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
by Ja'Vonne
It’s Sunday, and more then anything else, this is family day at the beach for those who call Salvador home. That means a mixture of the richer hue that makes up Brazil. By richer, I mean in melanin, because Brazil is definitely not a “melting pot” no more then the US is. Brazil is a...
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April 11, 2013May 17, 2021 If it is Tuesday…it’s Olodum in Pelourinho
by Ja'Vonne
I arrive on a Tuesday. Stressed out from my economy seat and not so consumerable meal. I checked in to my hotel and went to sleep for a few. You do this because on Tuesday night, we follow the beat of the drums to Pelourinho, the old section of Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Highways and...
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January 29, 2013May 17, 2021 Israel – Heading North
by Ja'Vonne
After leaving Tel Aviv we headed north and our first stop is along the Mediterranean Coast. Israel is a small country so we were never on the road for more than two hours. I like that we didn’t have to fly and deal with the hassle of an airport and luggage. Israel’s infrastructure is great. ...
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January 24, 2013May 17, 2021 Israel is Unexpected
by Ja'Vonne
I could not get into my blog from Israel so I was unable to blog each day. I will start as if I am starting my trip so you can journey with me. I never really thought about Israel because I saw it only as the Holyland. Nothing against the Holyland but I wanted more...