Day 2: Wine and chocolate Tasting at Chateau Neuf du Pape
Travel notes from one of our guests on our tour to Provence with www.frenchescapade.com
“This is my first blog entry ever. It’s a perfect fit, as it is my first ever trip to France, too. I got off the phone with my mom and my husband, and I’ve told both of them that I have fallen in love with France. I even found a dream studio loft to purchase above the Farmer’s Market that we visited yesterday in Isle sur la Sorgue.
I have laughed more in the last couple of days than I have in many years. And, for the first time in years, my shoulders are not tied to my ears; they have dropped inches from the relaxation. My tourmates are dreams, and any fears that I had about going on a trip with nine complete strangers have been completely assuaged.
We visited a winery, where the sommelier taught us all the ins and outs of wine appreciation. We enjoyed lunch at an outdoor cafe, walked through quaint and quiet streets snapping photos of places one usually sees only in dreams.
Later, we nearly drowned in a pot of chocolate as the chocolatier showed us all of the secrets of chocolate.
Driving home, we sang to Abba, car danced like Queens, and laughed some more. We’ve just finished up our evening meeting, and will be walking to “old” Maubec, where we will feast on more local food… I am seriously thinking about not going home; my heart feels at home, here. I can say (for the first time in years) that I am happy, well, and good. A bientot… “Amanda
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June 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Well baby,
I am glad you are having a good time and that you found a great group to tour Provence and surrounding areas. The chocolates and the wine look great, and I do hope you do make it back home because we miss you a lot.
Jorge
June 24th, 2009 at 4:20 am
But you miss me, right? I am so happy to be able to join you tomorrow on the tour. See you !