vacances.

as a lot of you at home already know, the french love their vacation time. if you don't believe me, read this:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/27/60II/main704571.shtml

anyway, since i now live in france (and benefit from things like nationalized health care & overly long vacations), i figured i'd steal this opportunity, to profiter de l'occasion, if you will, and plan a little trip of my own.

as many of you also know, my family has taught me the art of seeing the most for your money, and i think that by the time i come home, i'll have done them proud. in order to get the most out of my trip for the little that's in my wallet though, i'm taking quite the road trip to get to london, and i'm getting the chance to see so much on the way (and for a little over $150 usd for all of the transportation, i just couldn't go wrong). here, you can get an idea of my tentative itinerary thus far:


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yes, i've spend many-a-hour online, comparing prices & itineraries, accommodations & sights, but it'll all be sooo worth it in the end. and yes, brittany rice, it looks as though i'll end up in bournemouth at some point (if even for a couple hours). i've been sure to include such highlights as mont st michel, stonehenge, & winchester cathedral. the time in london's been set aside for visiting friends, the tate modern, squeezing in some main attractions, and just checking it all out before i have to head back to the mainland. i'm absolutely pumped.

gotta love france... and its vacances.