A True Oenophile

Even though I was driving I participated in our studies of the local wines. They served us just enough to make me start feeling a little sleepy. I took advantage of the plate of crackers to sop up some of the alcohol in my stomach.

Day Eleven - Chillin' and Checking Out Château de Chenonceau

December 31st 2012
Happy Birthday to me. I suppose this was a milepost as I turned 60 today and that monumental achievement was the whole reason I got to choose the itinerary for this trip, but it really seemed like just any other day to me when we woke up. As far as I was concerned, everyday of this vacation was special because I was not at work and I was seeing all kinds of new things that really interested me. I ... read more

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