Bienvenue a la France

Bienvenue a la France!

It was an early get up - and door to door it was 24 hours from the time the shuttle picked us up from home until we arrived at our hotel in Honfleur in the Normandy region of France. I'm happy to say it was smooth 'sailing' all the way.  I have to give V-Mac a big shout out - from the time we got our car at Charles de Gaulle Airport until the time we arrived in Honfleur we never took a wrong turn.  Don't faint!  It's true - the directionally challenged lady we all know and love, was brilliant!  The scenic drive through the French countryside and quaint villages was wonderful.


If you have never been to this area of France nor heard of Honfleur - there was an article in the 8/10 edition of the New York Times (Thank you Mary Ellen). 


http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/travel/08Cover.html


The hilly, cobblestone streets are a step back in time and a relaxing way to start a vacation.  It is hard to think about the stress of work or the problems of the world while wandering in and out of the many galleries or having cheese and wine on the harbor. 


I fell in love with several sculptures and paintings but unfortunately my wallet did not.  One gallery had an amazing piece that was priced at 4,600 euros. No worries, they assured me it included "free" shipping.  


Vicki had her lust for wine and cheese fulfilled (for the  moment) with a plate and glass while we sat outside (the best way to eat) and people watched.  She gave me a lesson in cheese 101 - which I'll no doubt need to have continuously refreshed throughout our trip.


Tomorrow we will have a leisurely morning before hitting the Normandy beaches.  We both are really looking forward to the day and the next three weeks.

Have coffee, will travel!

Honfleur Harbor - Impressionist pilgrimage 

Wine, bread, cheese ... and a smile!