I took the Eurostar to France, but instead of going through Paris, I was routed through Marnee la Vallee, otherwise know as the home of EuroDisney. This meant a 10 am train full of screaming children as I was having my morning coffee. Thankfully, after the transfer to the TGV, which took me the rest of the way to Libourne, I was in very quiet car. I arrived to find Lyn, our guide, waiting for me with my bike – apparently it was a 12k ride to the hotel. I, not expecting to ride, was in a black sundress and flip flops. He strapped my suitcase onto his bike, I loaded my tote onto mine, and, fortified by a beer and some saucisson sec, off we rode. Arriving in St. Emilion, my home for the next two nights, we met the rest of the group for dinner. I couldn’t resist the foie gras, which I had with a salad and some local wine. Not a bad start to the week!
France, Day 1: Entering Wine Country
I took the Eurostar to France, but instead of going through Paris, I was routed through Marnee la Vallee, otherwise know as the home of EuroDisney. This meant a 10…