Today is our last real day in real France. Tomorrow we head for the airport in Paris. We had a great last night in Provance. Annie made another amazing meal and we left ealy in the morning to head towards Beaune.
we left Nyon and drove ten kilometers to a nearby town (Vaison la Romaine) to check out the market. The towns rotate their market days, but only some of the towns get the privilege of being market hosts. needless to say, the town was packed and parking was scarce. But Anthony managed to squeeze Bacchus (the van) into a little space and we hit the market for sime serious shopping. Prices are actually reasonable in the market and we got some nice things.
We also picked up some food for a picnic lunch at a rest stop on the three hour trip to Beaune. Beaune is in the heart of the Burgundy region, known for its fine cuisine and pinot grapes. we had a charming dinner last night and some terrific buckwheat crepes today, but wine, well, that is a different story...
This morning we tasted 15 wines from the region. here is the deal. we paid 10 euros for entrance (and a small tasting cup) and gained access to a cave of wines. every 10 feet was a barrel with a wine bottle and candle on it. since we were in the cellar of an old church, the candles were functuonal as well as beautiful. unfortunately, the wine quality didn't match the ambience. Of the 15 wines we tasted, we only thought one was tolerable. Have our taste buds been spoiled by Bordeaux wines? or did we just taste some amaxingly awful wines? the jury is still out on the wines in Burgundy....
with only one more day in France, we are sad to say that the weather is bad (cold and rainy), so we are enjoying cards and wine from Provance in our comfy room.
Our trip thru France has been awesome, and we are excited to share some photos with you. but we are also excited to go home, see our cats, and eat fewer carbs (Proclub, here we come!)
5 comments:
I have been instructed by Chai and Nutmeg to tell you that they miss you, too, and are looking forward to seeing you. We have had some good times hanging out - they like to help me with work and school projects. Is your return date the 28th or 29th?
It was so fun to read about your trip! It sounds AMAZING. I'm imagining you in something like a movie. Miss you so much and can't wait to see you when you return!!
Um, I'm not sure why that last comment says its from eric, but this is Ellen :) The short Chinese one. :)
Fruliche geburtstag zu dich! Fruliche geburtstag zu dich! Fruliche geburtstag zu Erica...
Fruliche geburtstag zu dich!
OK - so its in German, not French. But I was thinking maybe you would be a little tired of the Jacques and Mimis and yearn for a little more of the Adolphs and Anjas of the world.
Or not.
Hope your day is great! THinking about you from across the pond and looking forward to having you home.
Your bestest twin sis ;)
Happy birthday Erica! We're glad you and Jason are having such a wonderful time. We look forward to seeing all the pictures. We got your card today. It sounds like the camera is working great. Give us a call when you arrive back in Seattle.
Safe travels.
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