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Courmayeur

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Margie Miklas

June 20 Courmayeur is a ski resort of less that 3000 people near the French and Swiss borders. To arrive here from Geneva, I took a bus to the French border town of Chamonix and from there, a separate small … Continue reading →

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Carrara Marble Quarries

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Margie Miklas

photo by Clive Aldenhoven This looks like a place I definitely intend to visit while I am in Italy. It’s a little off the beaten path, and although Carrara has traditionally become known as a tourist area, it’s not quite … Continue reading →

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