Comments on: On the Seine to Normandy: Seven Days on the AmaLyra

By: Larry D Sumner

Larry D Sumner — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:01:48 +0000

Thanks so much for your wonderful descriptions of places visited on the trip to the Normandy beaches on the Amalyra. It brings back so much of the sites we experienced and will be revisited from time to time. I was especially touched by the film on Joan of Arc. The horrible torture she was subjected to as dictated by members of the clergy, solely for wearing pants is almost unbelievable, except that it is an established historical fact. Thank you again. You are truly a gifted writer, and Deb is a very talented photographer.

By: Ed Boitano

Ed Boitano — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:52:13 +0000

In reply to Bob. Thank you, Bob. I look forward to the day when we can all sit at dinner table together.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:37:47 +0000

I enjoyed reading this piece. It was like I was there, again.

By: Ed Boitano

Ed Boitano — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:56:35 +0000

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… but I also respond to “Where’s Traveling Boy?” I appreciate you comment, Cindy.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:49:38 +0000

In reply to Ed Boitano.

Where I live is my business and not yours. I only heard about your piece of shi… Traveling or whatever you call it from my sister I don’t speak to anymore. I should hook you guys up…

By: Ed Boitano

Ed Boitano — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:49:45 +0000

In reply to Johnny. Thank you, Johnny. Your kind words are very much appreciated.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:28:15 +0000

In reply to Ed Boitano. Cindy, you must be going through a lot to try and dampen someone's happiness. Even soldiers need a time of rest. You go on and enjoy the fruits of your labor, Ed. The stories you and the others writers post in Travelingboy helps bring out the stress of everyday life ... at least for me.

By: Ed Boitano

Ed Boitano — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:22:55 +0000

In reply to Cindy. Thank you, Cindy, for such a thoughtful message. Food is the spice of life, and cheese is very much part of it. In fact, Brie (see Eric’s comment from above) and camembert are among the many things that makes my life worth living, along with games of twister, studies on why the pogo stick changed history, and Crimean War battle reenactments. Sadly, I’ve never been able to find a Pickelhelm spiked helmet that fit my large urban elitist head. BTW, Cindy, T-Boy is based in Studio City, CA; may I ask what part of the Great US of A you hail from? Please keep your comments coming. And thanks for reading T-Boy! Ed

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:05:47 +0000

It makes me mad to see you elitists spending time writing about dainty French cheeses, while America is almost at civil war. Besides, the French are cowards. Its a BIG WASTE OF Time. – Cindy from the Great US of A.

By: Ed Boitano

Ed Boitano — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:57:05 +0000

In reply to Gerald.

Thank you, Gerald – I suspect you might be part of the Brie brigade. Consider me a member as well, but I am a fan of camembert, too. Yes, there are similarities: both cheeses originated in France, but Brie – which first appeared in 774 – hails from its namesake city in the Ile-de-France region; while Camembert is made in Normandy, in the northwest of France, a thousand or so years later. Both Brie and Camembert are made from raw cow’s milk cheeses, but Brie is creamier due to the addition of cream, giving it a more refined taste and smooth texture, while camembert is earthier, evoking the flavor of mushrooms, truffles and wet hay. I’m sure you know, Gerald, the real raw-milk versions of both cheeses remain unavailable in the U.S., so we have no choice but to carry on with lower quality. Have you experienced both in their native lands. Please keep your comments coming, it’s what keeps T-Boy alive.