A chance encounter between a Kiwi and a Frog in France lead to the idea of giving each other an insider’s view to their respective countries- France & New Zealand.
Despite different languages and cultures, and a friend each in tow, we also thought we should travel as a team, mostly overland, between the two countries and catching 20 countries in between. Throw in our competitive natures, a thirst for culture and history, and a bit of banter between the two teams, and you have LeapFrog Voyage.
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Our intended departure from Lyon, France was 15 May 2008, with the goal of being in NZ in December 2008 for a Christmas on the beach.
Our first stage through France included looking at French food and a typical big French meal (La grande bouffe!), discussing the French quirks on the champ de mars at Paris, touring Brittany in a Citroen 2cv, and meeting up with Antoine’s uncle who manages a vineyard in the Loire.
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Benji’s first reactions on living conditions in Romania…
