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  1. Cat of Sunshine and Siestas
    February 13, 2013

    I sometimes feel like this when I get back home to Chicago after a long time in Spain. Enough ham – I want an all-beef hot dog!!

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    • Talon
      February 13, 2013

      I’m not a fan of hotdogs, but when we were in Paris I did enjoy one. The first time since the US it actually tasted like a hotdog! LOL

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  2. Hogga
    February 12, 2013

    I feel like all beer is Nector of the Gods

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    • Talon
      February 13, 2013

      LOL! I don’t know, I’ve definitely had some nasty beer.

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  3. D.J. – The World of Deej
    February 10, 2013

    I can totally relate to doing a cartwheel over WiFi:)

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    • Talon
      February 10, 2013

      Esp after 3 months of crappy 3G in Morocco. 🙂

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  4. Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com
    February 10, 2013

    I can’t believe you ate at McDonalds, in France of all places! LOL Still, I remember what you said about Moroccan food, so I can imagine Tigger looking for some familiar burger for a change.

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    • Talon
      February 10, 2013

      When you’re a parent, you sometimes have to sacrifice for your kid. 🙂

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  5. Micki
    February 9, 2013

    Oh gosh, four isles of cheese, Guinness and high speed Wi-fi – I think I’ll book a flight to Lyon 😉

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    • Talon
      February 10, 2013

      Especially after you’ve been in Morocco for 3 months living off tajine, couscous, and roast chicken.

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  6. Lauren, Ephemerratic
    February 6, 2013

    I had a very similar experience after leaving Morocco and arriving in Spain. The cheese! The pork! The wine! I cried and am nearly crying again now remembering my overwhelming salty, porky, boozy emotions.

    The contrast between Morocco and France would have sent me to the hospital from excessive joy or simply food-caused cardiovascular issues.

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    • Talon
      February 10, 2013

      I was amazed by shorts still fit by the time we left France. LOL

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  7. Larissa
    February 5, 2013

    Funny you mention McDonalds and France. . . the only time on our RTW that we went to one was in Paris. They were featuring something called a “McBaguette” and Michael just had to try it. Damn if it wasn’t pretty good 🙂

    For my money, though, I’d stick with the saucisson and cheeses. . .

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    • Talon
      February 6, 2013

      One thing I’ll give McDonald’s. In France, it’s quite good. Quality seemed much improved over what we’ve typically experienced with them. And I am TOTALLY with you on the saucisson and cheese. 😀

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  8. The Guy
    February 5, 2013

    Sounds as though it is great to be back home. I do hear that the wifi is exceptionally good in France so I can understand that excitement.

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    • Talon
      February 6, 2013

      France isn’t home for us, but it was an interesting change to be away from the rural life. And the fantastic WiFi was MOST welcome indeed.

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  9. Melanie Murrish
    February 5, 2013

    Man, You have just totally ruined my new-found healthy detox; no wine, fewer carbs, teeny tiny pieces of cheese! Oh well, I can live through your posts! Enjoy.x

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    • Talon
      February 6, 2013

      The France posts may be fairly brutal, then. I apologize in advance. 😀

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  10. Catherine Forest
    February 5, 2013

    Only long-term travelers can understand you in such circumstances! Enjoy!!

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    • Talon
      February 5, 2013

      Very true. A vacationer isn’t going to have that experience I don’t think.

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  11. Harvey (H-Bomb’s Worldwide Karaoke)
    February 5, 2013

    I’m glad you finally have high-bandwidth internet. 🙂 I don’t know how you got by without it . . .

    What is that train (subway?) station in the topmost picture? The ceiling is vaguely reminiscent of D.C. Metro stations . . .

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    • Talon
      February 5, 2013

      That part of the experience was not so much fun for sure. LOL

      The photo is from one of the metro stations in Lyon.

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  12. Bethaney
    February 5, 2013

    Four aisles of cheese!?!? HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Talon
      February 5, 2013

      Yes indeed! And I think it was actually more than 4 aisles. I was just being conservative. 😀

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  13. Kathleen
    February 5, 2013

    You are such a brilliant writer that I actually heard your audible gasp! Thanks for doin’ what you do!

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    • Talon
      February 5, 2013

      LOL Hope it didn’t scare you, too!

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