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Tickets acquired! On June 12, Dad and I will be at Modern Woodmen Park to see the MiLB High-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals affiliate) take on the Beloit Sky Carp (Marlins) -- Ballpark 18 on our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip! (See pinned post for route)

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I've been there!

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The City of Light sparkling upon the Seine at night served as the perfect denouement for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. #travel The finale of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/paris FULL STORY: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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Tickets acquired! On June 4, Dad and I will be at CHS Field in St. Paul, MN, to see the MiLB Triple-A St. Paul Saints (Twins affiliate) host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees) — Ballpark #10 in our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip! (Route in pinned post)

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NEW! Chapter 14 of Provence to Paris! We spend the final day of our journey through France wandering around Paris, powered by whim. We begin at Shakespeare & Co., a bookshop opened in 1964 on the 400th anniversary of The Bard's birth. #travel More: www.mappingthepath.com/paris

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Tickets acquired! On Friday, May 30, Dad and I will visit Principal Park in Des Moines, IA, to see the Triple-A Iowa Cubs take on the Syracuse Mets — ballpark #5 on our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip! (See pinned post for schedule)

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The gardens at the Palace of Versailles cover about 2,000 acres and were created in the 1660s. #travel More from Chapter 13 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/versailles Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-...

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NEW! Chapter 13 of Provence to Paris in Versailles! The Palace of Versailles, the brainchild of the “Sun King,” Louis XIV, is one of the greatest artistic achievements of the 17th century. #travel More from Chapter 13 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/versailles

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Tickets acquired! On Wednesday, May 28, Dad and I will be at Hammons Field in Springfield, MO, to see the Double-A Springfield Cardinals host the Northwest Arkansas Naturals — Ballpark #3 of our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip!

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We have our 2025 schedule! (Fancy map to come) On May 25, Dad and I will begin a 20-ballpark, 21-day trip through the Western Midwest. We’ll see all 7 MiLB teams in those states, all 5 American Association teams, 7 collegiate summer league teams, and the College World Series!

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Fontaine Saint-Michel, built in Paris between 1858-1860 with a sculpture depicting Archangel Michael triumphant in his battle with the devil. #travel More from Chapter 12 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/port-to-paris Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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NEW! Chapter 12 of Provence to Paris! With our river cruise complete, we take a TGV to Paris for the final leg of the journey. We get settled in the Latin Quarter, then head out for an indulgent dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. #travel mappingthepath.com/port-to-paris

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Château de Germolles is the best-preserved residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. The large country estate was built around 1400 and served three dukes until it became a royal possession in 1477. #travel More from Chapter 11 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/chalon-sur-s...

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Saint-Vincent Cathedral in Chalon-sur-Saône, is actually a former cathedral. It was the seat of the Bishop of Chalon until Napolean abolished the diocese in the Concordat of 1801. #travel Chapter 11 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/chalon-sur-saone

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NEW! Chapter 11 of Provence to Paris in Chalon-sur-Saône. We tour the charming village, then take a bus through the Châlonnaise wine country to taste the local Burgundy. #travel mappingthepath.com/chalon-sur-s...

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Shoreline symmetry during an afternoon sail from Tournus, France, to Chalon-sur-Saône. #travel More from Chapter 10 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/tournus Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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Saint-Valérien Church in Tournus, France, a modest building constructed in the 11th century in a project sponsored by the abbot of Saint-Philibert. Its locking door bar features the visage of a smiling medieval guy you might find in the margins of a monk’s manuscript. #travel

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Here's the path we took over the last 6 days. Beautiful drives down the coast! And good practice for the long drives coming up in our Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip!

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NEW! Chapter 10 of Provence to Paris! The AmaCello sails on to Tournus, France, a town granted 1,150 years ago to monks who founded its top tourist destination, the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/tournus

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Tickets acquired! On Saturday, June 7, Dad and I will be at Werner Park in Omaha, NE, to see the Triple-A @omahastormchasers.bsky.social host the Iowa Cubs — ballpark #13 on our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Baseball Road Trip across seven states!

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Saint Pierre Church in Mâcon, France. The 19th-century Neo-Romanesque church is the largest in the city and features a lofty vaulted ceiling, delicate frescoes, and many attractive chapels. #travel More from Chapter 9 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/macon

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Shots from yesterday’s drive from Bandon, OR, to Eureka, CA. That’s a cranberry field! #travel

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Strolling through the town of Mâcon, France. #travel More from Chapter 9 of Provence to Paris: www.mappingthepath.com/macon

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NEW! Chapter 9 of Provence to Paris in the beautiful town of Mâcon www.mappingthepath.com/macon Cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Mâcon, with its gentle yet grand neoclassical style and gorgeous stained-glass windows.

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Yesterday we drove down the Oregon Coast from Lincoln City to Bandon. The rain paused every time we wanted to explore the many incredible viewpoints on this coast. #travel

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Big day yesterday! After moving our son in with his girlfriend in Hillsboro (his first time away from us 😭), we drove through snow and rain and sunshine down the Oregon coast, saw the sights, had ice cream at the Tillamook factory, and won some money at a Lincoln City casino!

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Built in the 1st century, the Corinthian Augustus and Livia Temple in Vienne, France, honors Caesar Augustus, son of Julius Caesar, and his wife, Livia. It has also served as a parish church and a court. #travel More from Chapter 8 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/vienne-and-lyon

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NEW! Chapter 8 of Provence to Paris! Our river-cruise itinerary takes us through two cities packed with history in one day, visiting Roman and medieval wonders in Vienne and exploring the streets of the old city in Lyon. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/vienne-and-l...

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The beautiful village of Viviers, France, with cobbled roads and limestone buildings, was eerily quiet on our morning walk More from Chapter 7: mappingthepath.com/viviers Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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Tickets acquired! On Thursday, May 29, Dad and I will be at Equity Bank Park in Wichita, KS, to see the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge (Dodgers affiliate) host the Tulsa Drillers — Game 4 of our 20-ballpark, 21-day Western Midwest Road Trip!

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NEW! Chapter 7 of Provence to Paris! We enjoy a peaceful day in Viviers, a quiet village of gorgeous stone passageways topped by the oldest cathedral in France. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/viviers

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Saint Bénézet's Bridge in Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site constructed in 1177. It served as a key crossing point for religious pilgrimages in the Middle Ages. #travel More in Chapter 6: mappingthepath.com/arles-and-avignon Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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Tickets acquired! On Sunday, May 25, Dad and I will kick off our next big baseball road trip -- 20 ballparks in 21 days across the Western Midwest -- with the @kscitymonarchs.bsky.social of the American Association at Legends Field in Kansas City, KS! #MonarchsRule | #LetsGoMonarchs

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A garden courtyard in Arles was the subject of one of Vincent Van Gogh’s more famous works, Le Jardin de la Maison de Santé à Arles, during one of his three stays at the surrounding hospital in 1888-1889 #travel More from Chapter 6 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/arles-and-avignon

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NEW! Chapter 6 of Provence to Paris! We return to both Arles and Avignon, this time following tours that take us to breathtaking Roman monuments, scenes painted by Van Gogh, and a variety of local delicacies. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/arles-and-av...

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On Day 5 of our trip from Provence to Paris, we boarded the AmaCello, a river cruiser for up to 144 passengers with 2 restaurants, a lounge, fitness room, hair salon, and a whirlpool on the top deck #travel More: mappingthepath.com/arles-embarkation Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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NEW! Chapter 5 of Provence to Paris! We travel to Arles for a stroll around the city before boarding the AmaCello for our six-day cruise up the Rhône River. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/arles-embark...

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Shopping in the beautiful French town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. #Travel Chapter 4 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/l-isle-sur-la-sorgue Full Story: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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NEW! Chapter 4 of Provence to Paris! We visit three Provençal towns in one day: shopping in the center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, strolling along the canals and walkways of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and taking in sunset views over dinner in Gordes. #travel www.mappingthepath.com/l-isle-sur-l...

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The Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic building of the Middle Ages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of the Avignon Papacy in the 14th century. #Travel Chapter 3: mappingthepath.com/chateauneuf-du-pape Full Story, Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/provence-to-paris

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Château de la Gardine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sits on a small rise overlooking vineyards and the Rhône River. It's part of a large family home with underground cellars and opulent rooms for private tastings #travel Chapter 3 of Provence to Paris: mappingthepath.com/chateauneuf-du-pape

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NEW! Chapter 3 of Provence to Paris! We have a bucket list experience visiting two wineries in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, then make the short drive to Avignon for shopping and history, plus a memorable anniversary dinner. www.mappingthepath.com/chateauneuf-...

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