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Glencoe — Scotland What a place and a day that set the tone for the next week splitting time between here and Skye. Glencoe is best known for its stark beauty today, but has tragic history of the 1692 Glencoe Massacre. - Buachaille Etive Mòr - River Etive Bridge - Glen Etive (Skyfall Road) - Buachaille Etive Beag Hike (3 photos) - Glencoe Waterfall/Meeting of Three Waters (Our hike took us to the mountains on the left) - The Three Sisters (Hidden Valley on the left) (at Glencoe) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChE_SGPOuZE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sarlat-la-Canéda is a small 14th century French town in the Périgold region. The largely pedestrian town has a bustling biweekly market we were able to enjoy as well. (at Sarlat-la-Canéda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9paDbsmtf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A day on the Dordogne River. The first 4 photos are from Château de Beynac and the last from Les Jardins de Marqueyssac. In the morning we kayaked down the river passing through several towns. The 11th century castle was in a central location during the Hundred Years’ War as the river was the border between England and France. The 17th century gardens is best known for their topiaries with over 150,000 boxwoods! (at Dordogne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSy0ou-HqAC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park – Washington Rialto was our favorite beach of the trip. It had great wildlife from tide pools and sea otters to hunting bald eagles. (at Rialto Beach - Olympic National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSKMrL6LiGs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hurricane Ridge - Olympic National Park - Washington Hurricane Hill | Sunrise Point We were a bit worried heading up the mountain through the clouds and starting the first trail with no visibility, but the clouds moved lower as we went. The 360 view at Sunrise Point was stunning. (at Hurricane Ridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR5GImyiWiW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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North Cascades – Washington Maple Pass | Diablo Lake | Washington Pass I’ve been looking more at photos than videos lately, plenty more of both to share! (at North Cascades National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRtfLzACBEF/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Chateau de Blois – Blois, France. The chateau’s rich history was displayed in a beautiful sound and light show which included its architectural and royal history and Joan of Arc’s blessing by the archbishop on her way to Orleans. The chateau was constructed starting in the 13th century but underwent 3 additions all of which can still be seen in their unique architectural style. (at Blois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9QmnSsAnR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The view atop the Denis-Papin Staircase – Blois, France. This 120 step 19th century stairway connects the town and offers a panoramic view of the Loire Valley. Each year the risers are part of a large scale art installation that can be seen from the street below. Unfortunately, we were there between installations. (at Blois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNq7qnxsNbg/?igshid=1unc9kqia4wwa

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Chateau de Villandry — This 16th century chateau is best know for its premier formal renaissance garden that was restored in the early 20th century by Joachim Carvallo. (at Villandry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmNc6tsy8o/?igshid=hi2pzhfoiq5s

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Clos Luce and Chapel of Saint-Hubert — Amboise, France. In 1516 Leonardo da Vinci arrived in France accompanying King Francois I. Leonardo worked as the first architect, engineer, and artist of the King. During this time, King Francois acquired some of his most famous works - the Mona Lisa and Saint John the Baptist. Da Vinci passed away at Clos Luce 3 years after his arrival and was buried at Chateau d’Amboise. During the French Revolution the church was burned but his remains were later excavated and moved to the current chapel. (at Amboise) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLVrGlAs8sr/?igshid=1byjsa115vitv

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Chateau de Chenonceau - Loire Valley, France Also referred to as the women's chateau, Chenonceau's current form was completed in 1576 under Catherine de' Medici. The chateau passed hands numerous times until the late 1800s. The bridge and gallery was a primary crossing of the River Cher throughout its history. More recently in WWI the gallery functioned as a hospital and in WWII it was an important escape route from the occupied zone of France. (at Chenonceaux) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIdEHTs-Mj/?igshid=rh8x40oew6gl

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Atop of Mont Saint Michel stands the 4.5 meter gold-clad Saint Michael originally made in 1897 but recently renovated in 2016. The town below slowly winds up to the abbey with tourist shops and restaurants. (at Mont Saint-Michel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK5L_OyMjB-/?igshid=jk4bj8irgrzy

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Mont Sant Michel — The island has a long history due to its unique geography, while the iconic appearance of Mont Sant Michel Abbey was completed in 1523. The island sits about half mile off the mainland and the bay has some of the most dynamic tides in the world. The tides were described by our host as “fast as galloping horses” a phrase first coined by Victor Hugo. The sea level can change by 50 ft in just a few hours. In 2014 a new bridge replaced the manmade causeway to improve access to the island and return it to its original geography. (at Mont Saint-Michel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtvoa_Mwiz/?igshid=5usvw2jcpbdz

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Our day in Wales we visited Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey. The castle was built in 1067 during the rule of William the Conqueror. It is the oldest post-Roman stone structure in Britain. The abbey was built in 1131 and fell into ruin due to Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries when the lead roof was sold and building abandoned. (at Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHV5OKsiTC/?igshid=13nrxj2p93xxj

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The Circus and Townhouses from Royal Crescent Lawn - Bath, UK The Circus and Crescent are premiere examples of 18th century Georgian architecture by John Wood. (Check out the classical architecture changing at each level)... . . . #bath #bathuk #england #bathengland #visitbath #thecircusbath #theroyalcrescent #georgianarchitecture #architecture #columns #curve #facade #uk #unitedkingdom #travel #mytravels #travelphotography (at Bath UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtlHJpsgCS/?igshid=11se6mri319pt

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The North Gate at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion was completed in the 1820s for King George IV. The eccentric summer “pleasure palace” is styled in an Indo-Islamic exterior but Chinese interior greatly contrasting the more traditional architecture in the UK at the time.... . . . #brighton #brightonuk #royalpavilion #palace #england #thisisbrighton #architecture #indoislamicarchitecture #uk #unitedkingdom #travel #mytravels #travelphotography (at Brighton, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJm6OtlMc5_/?igshid=14fik0xrj71iv

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Views from Windsor. Windsor castle itself is the longest occupied palace in Europe and frequent residence of the Queen. . . . . . . #windsor #windsorcastle #keep #pattern #england #uk #unitedkingdom #travel #mytravels #travelphotography (at Windsor, England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFRu3WEM8Xc/?igshid=1c14vc2nall7p