I often say; Blogging and Social Media Connecting People. For my wife DianeCA and I, the coming days will be a great example as we are going to a blog gathering in South France. Years ago, I met Claudie at Lazazandcruisers in the Blogsphere and now we are invited to visit her and her husband.
I’ve travelled quite a lot around Europe, but never in this area, so as always when going to new places, I’ve checked on the net to learn something about the place:
Located 5 kilometres inland, Ollioules is near the lovely beaches of the Provençal coast such as: Bandol, Six-Fours and Sanary is only 7 kilometres from Toulon. Right at the edge of the canyons made famous by Gaspard de Besse, the medieval village has retained its charm and authenticity. Its porticoes streets, flowered balconies and well restored buildings exude this atmosphere of geniuses. Ollioules is also an interesting archaeological site. It seems that there are always treasures just waiting to be found.
Here is the map to put our journey in a geographical prospective:
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We are going to Marseilles by plane to meet TorAa and his wife Anna from Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Lifecruiser from Sweden will join us there and then we are off to Claudie and her husband.
Notice the rout on the map! When leaving Claudie’s, we will go by car together with Thor and Anna through Europe back to Oslo, Norway.
I will bring my puter, but believe me; I will focus on the adventures, stay in the present and first of all enjoy the visit and the company of these wonderful blogger friends. So stay tuned, but don’t expect too many posts and excuse me for not visit and commenting on yours – until we are back. However, bloggers are always up for surprises, so check out Claudie, Mrs. Lifecruiser, DianeCA and TorAa for a glimpse of our adventures during our blog gathering!
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Sounds like a fun trip! Enjoy!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Hugs to you both!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
How fun. Don’t blog during this trip…Enjoy every moment. You can catch us all up when you return to Norway. Just saying.
Big hugs to you and Diane, TorAA and Anna and to Mr. and Mrs. Lifecruiser.
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August 3rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
with that gathering it is bound to be a lively time. do enjoy!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Have fun – we look forward to the lovely photos (hint……)
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August 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
No that is my kind of trip! Can’t wait to hear more of the reports and see the photos.
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:55 am
How fun! If I was living near you, i would join you too!
Have fun and take more photos!
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Sending hellos to Papa TorAa and Anna, Mr and Mrs Lifecruiser and Claudie!
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August 4th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I’d love to go to a blog gathering. I’ve only met a couple of fellow bloggers and I love getting to meet the flesh and blood version.
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August 4th, 2009 at 5:54 am
What a wonderful time you’re all going to have. Looking forward to hearing about it, when you get time. Have fun!
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August 4th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Have fun, fun, fun!!
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August 4th, 2009 at 10:39 am
How wonderful. I’d love to meet some of my blogging friends. Maybe we should organise a European get together next year!
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August 4th, 2009 at 10:46 am
nice article….it have good info…
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August 5th, 2009 at 9:23 am
You are here, Renny in Ollioules!!! Incredible!!!! When virtuel becomes reality! Concretisation! since end of 2006 !I am on the blogosphere and I speak with you all fast all the day!!!! It was a challenge, we do it!!!!
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August 5th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
it’s nice to see fellow bloggers in the flesh…i have a project exploration going and if it pushes hrough I may be able to visit Sweden…i can cross over to Norway. it’s still a dream but i hope it comes true. it’s not easy and cheap to get there from my own pocket
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August 6th, 2009 at 1:54 am
I wich to you a very nice trip. Don’t forget to share the photos of your trip.
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August 6th, 2009 at 6:55 am
oooohhhhhh! nice! enjoy!!!
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August 6th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
@All: Just want you all to know we’re having a splendid time at Claudie and Pierre. Lovely food and drinks as well as a time full of adventures. We just want to enjoy every single moment in the company with this wonderful people, so you’ll just have to wait for a fully report
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August 6th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Hey Renny,
I am back!
Oh my God…you will love it!!! France is one of my favourite countries to travel and live in (I have lived there), so I know that you will simply adore it!
Ok, I just read your comment to all and I can see that you are having loads of fun, which is great
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I wish you and Diane and the rest of the gang a happy adventure
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Cheers
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August 6th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
That is such a grand adventure, Renny! You will have many memories to share with us when you return. Traveling mercies!
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August 8th, 2009 at 4:04 am
I wish I was in France, participating as well!
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August 9th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Wow. It’s always great to meet fellow bloggers, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time in the south of France. Hope you take many pictures and share them soon. Look forward to hearing about your trip. Have a great time
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August 10th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Yes this is very beautiful place. but when i visited china i enjoyed my journey on many places without worry
because i hired china car service with professional driver.
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August 11th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Sounds adventurous already Renny and yes I bet you guys are going to have a good time and we can’t wait for sure
Have fun folks!!
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August 11th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I hope you and Diane are having a great time. I look forward to reading about your new adventures!
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August 12th, 2009 at 12:51 am
My dear Friend, when we are back home from a Vacation out of a Dream Book, well, I do think you have more than one post to write during the weeks to come;-))
I”m really looking forward to all your posts and also Dianes;_))
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August 12th, 2009 at 7:10 am
long road!!!!
have fun
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August 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
too bad, you did not insert any picture on this post,except the map
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August 15th, 2009 at 9:26 am
You are enjoying yourself too much to give us an update of your gathering.
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August 17th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Hi, it is a nice post with a good topic have a nice article…..
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September 2nd, 2009 at 5:56 am
too bad no picture in this articles
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September 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Sorry for my bad english. Intresting title. It attracted me to read the complete post. Thanks
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September 26th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Fabulously just posting this comment to show that I visit your blog daily.
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