Monday, October 19, 2009

Nous allons en France

chateau and gardens of Villandry


La cathédrale

The castle in Angers


So, in November, its back to my homeland for another trip filled with joy, laughter, wine and cheese. My host family has graciously offered to host me once again. This time, I'm going with my parents. My biological family meets my host family. Neither side is fluent in the other's native tongue--this should be interesting! I have my plane and TGV tickets and am ready to head out in early November for 9 days.
The highlight of the trip is going with my parents. This is my opportunity to shine. I plan to show them my love for all things French and that my language skills aren't too shabby either. Like going on a safari, they will be able to see me in my natural habitat. The land of the brie and home of the cave!

Marie-Laure and Marie-Edith sent me a proposed itinerary. We are so fortunate that Marie-Laure was able to take 2 days off to spend with us. They propose visiting the chateau of Villandry and its magnificent gardens, the Cointreau museum, the mushroom museum, eating in an underground cavern restaurant and visiting the chateau in Angers. There is plenty of time left in the itinerary for wines, cheeses, pastries, baguettes and any other delicacies that are viewed as every day in my homeland. I can almost smell the buttery goodness now.

1 comment:

Shamrock said...

Still wish I had the money to go...