I'm adding this post to conclude what happened to my Aunt while I was in Saumur. If you don't want any sad stuff, skip this post. If I remember correctly, and am doing the math right, it was during my first night in Saumur that my aunt passed away. I had visited her before heading... Continue Reading →
France Day 6 – Saumur
Our trip to Saumur was actually supposed to be a riding holiday, but we didn't ride until the afternoon on our first full day in Saumur, so we decided to do a tour of one of the underground wineries in the morning. During our walk, we passed by this enchanting place: I don't know why... Continue Reading →
France Day 5 – From Paris to Saumur
As lovely as Paris was, I was ecstatic to see more of France. My traveling companion had decided to rent a vehicle (under the guise that it was more economical than taking the trains. It turns out she just gets really car sick if she's not driving.) I wasn't allowed to drive because the extra... Continue Reading →
France Day 4 – Paris
My traveling companion's (half) brother really wanted to go to the catacombs, so he invited me since my traveling companion did not want to go anywhere near that place. He wore his Walking Dead t-shirt, since it seemed remotely appropriate. My traveling companion's step-father also joined us. We arrived 45 minutes before opening, and there... Continue Reading →