Burgandy

On day 11 we left Switzerland and headed out of the country and into France. It was a very long day of driving with little mixed in for interest, but we did arrive at our charming country inn in time for some relaxation (meaning wine-drinking) before our dinner outside. The kids ran around and played with a ball and climbed trees and the adults enjoyed conversation and the lovely French wine.

David and I stayed in the newly completed "sheep shed" or more interestingly called the "love shack." It was decorated with bright red paint and fabrics inside. Of course there was no AC and since it was perched on the edge of the garden there were plenty of mosquitos to keep me up all night, but I'm not complaining.

Dinner that night consisted of more wine and a buffet set up so we could eat ourselves silly on bread, salad, vegies, meat of various kinds, more vegies, more bread, and dessert. Dessert was lovely--chocolate pie that tasted something between chocolate syrup and good fudge (it was that rich) and a berry tart that was perfect in every way--especially when paired with the chocolate pie.

After breakfast the next morning (to which David and I were late because we overslept not having set our alarm!) we headed toward Paris (which will be another blog entry because there's just too much to talk about in that city). On the way we visited Guedelon, which is a 13th century castle being built using nothing but 13th century technologies and materials. They expect the castle to be completed in about 20 years. This was David's favorite part of the trip.

We also managed to get a picture with our bus driver before he left us for another tour. We loved getting to know Jean. He was a fun person and an amazing driver.

I don't really have that much to say about this area in France. We only spent the one night and it was really merely a stop over between Switzerland and Paris. I was glad to have seen Guedelon, as I thought it was a really neat concept. The country inn was wonderful, and the people running it friendly and helpful. I wouldn't mind going back to their place, though I think I would request a traditional room just to get away from the mosquitos.