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  1. 22nd April 10, 09:29 AM #1
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    It was built by Henry II Plantagenet (also an ancestor of mine) apparently to atone for the murder of Thomas a Becket. http://ckenb.blogspot.com/2006/07/la...-du-liget.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by McFarkus View Post
    It was built by Henry II Plantagenet (also an ancestor of mine) apparently to atone for the murder of Thomas a Becket. http://ckenb.blogspot.com/2006/07/la...-du-liget.html
    Bingo !
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    Very nice Robert. Thank you for sharing your holiday.
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    A wonderful set of pictures, thank you so much for sharing the journey & family history

    ...and you looked splendid in your Lady Chrystel ensemble!
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    Mmmmm, Nutella.

    Wonderful pictures, Robert, thank you. This village very closely resembles Montichiari, the northern Italian town where I lived for 2 years. Beautiful! I miss it terribly.
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    Wonderful photos Robert - merci!

    You look quite the laird in front of that Chateau!
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    If you had been near Anger, you might have come across another kilt-wearer; a very keen SCDer from Japan.
    He has a good collection of kilts himself, and to make sure he is not the only one, buys kilts (only the best!) for his French friends.

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    A very interesting tour. Thanks for taking us along, Robert. Lady Chrystel certainly knows how to dress her man!
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    Simply beautiful
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