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A Vigil in the Valley

Remembering an Easter Saturday in the valley of the Loire.

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JD Breen
Apr 08, 2023
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Blois, France

April 23, 2000

After a peaceful pastoral respite of small villages, open space, and fine wine, we returned yesterday to the mischievous world of connivers, scoundrels, chiselers, and crooks. We delved back into politics!

Like overstaying our welcome at another’s family reunion, we’re really getting to know the Valois clan and its assortment o…

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