Deb & I developed a taste for California wine over the past couple years, so we decided to plan long weekend to Napa Valley. Our goal was to relax and enjoy the scene without a crazy busy agenda but we wanted to visit our favorite wineries, find some good food, and get some good pictures. Maybe it was the planning or just blind luck but in spite of 100+ degree weather we had a great time.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
France May 2017
It’s been a while since I posted a new entry. Not for lack of desire but life has a way of getting away from you. In May, my job took me to the south of France to Montpellier. Technically, I’m told, this is not the French Riviera but it’s right next door. I feel like I’ve already been there because I drive through Creve Coeur, IL almost twice a week. That’s our Riviera and I live right next door. 🙂
We decided to fly into Paris and train to Montpellier so we could see the French country side. The ride into Montpellier was majestic.
After we were told we had to pay 50 Euro to change train tickets to the earlier train, we sat around for what seemed like forever. They don’t tell your train platform until the last minute. Why? I can only imagine is to avoid interference with the crews preparing the train for the next trip. I truly enjoyed the ride down to Montpellier (MOP). We saw countless old cities and classic French country side. These shots only cover a slice of the beautiful countryside.
Train station in Paris
On the train to MOP, I was rapid firing my camera. Then I noticed what seemed like a Roman bridge, perhaps acquaduct. Cool either way.
I was taking pictures of this castel in the distance and when Iooked at the images later, I noticed this river int he foreground.
French village
We saw countless villages like this along the way that must date to Roman times
