| Took a few trains (about 6 hours) and went over to Tours to visit with some friends and colleagues. It was a much needed break from class. It was good to visit with friends we haven't seen in a while and to talk with some people who have visited and lived in the West African country we will eventually serve in. It was a good time and our hosts were so gracious. We got to celebrate my (Laura's) birthday too. Nice surprise! We were exhausted after all the running and playing with the kids and doing some touristy things out in the sun, but it was a good exhausted. We had a great time! Here are some of our pics: |
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| Some really cool OLD buildings in Tours, France |
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| Lunch Time for the group |
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| On the way to the Tours Cathedral |
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| The Cathedral in Tours |
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| My new love - stained glass windows! |
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| Some Walking |
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| Brent playing a card game with the kids in the back yard |
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| Entry to the Chateau at Amboise, France |
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| Cool Stained glass at the Tomb of Leonardo De Vinci |
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| Really the Tomb of Leonardo De Vinci |
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| Gardens at the Chateau |
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| My favorite shot of the Chateau - I love flags |
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| Up to the Tower |
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| Cool entry to the Tower |
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| lovely |
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| Here we are in front of part of the Chateau |
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| Time for some lunch |
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| Fun with new friends |
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| Special little Tomb building for Leonardo's resting place |
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| Our host's backyard is an incredible respite spot - lovely roses like this all over!! |
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| lovely back yard |
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| Playing on the play ground in the neighborhood |
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| Quick train trip to Amboise |
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| Looking across the water at the Chateau in the distance |
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