First of all- Tomorrow I'm off to Paris! Yay! I just found out I'll be living in the 17th arr. I don't know really if that's good or bad, but I'm stoked about it! Give you the update soon...
Saturday I went with the group to the Chateau at Chenonceau, which is built right over the Loire. We took a boat ride right under it, walked around in all the fancy rooms, and picnicked on the grounds. This weekend was my first experience with Chateaux, and both that we visited are so reminiscent of another era, with the grand salons and huge properties with meticulously kept grounds.
This weekend we went on a (31 mile!) bike ride out to the Chateau at Villandry, with its sprawling, intricately designed gardens. There's a bike path between Tours and Villandry, so we got to ride through the French countryside, through parks, alongside lake, and in little villages. I still can't sit down comfortably, but it was worth it.
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Fantastique! I drove through Tours to the Chateaux at Chambeau and Chenonceau from Paris several years ago. (A very indirect way to get up to Normandy.) It was a little later in the year...October...and there was a distinct misty chill in the air. The great fireplaces throughout the buildings were in full use to warm the places up....just somewhat though. My favorite was Chenonceu built right over the River Cher.
Keep these posts coming. Lack on net access is no excuse. Heh.
Uncle Mike
I finally have the address for your blog. Looks like you are having fun and adjusting to all. Loved the bullfight stuff. We've also been to all your Paris stuff, brings back good memories. Try the Musee D'Orsay, standing right next to the art of Monet and pals is terrific.
Mary and Emery
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