Author Archives: andy

You lucky, lucky people! New photos are now posted!

Bad news, it appears that our planned trip to the wineries may be dampened due to the closure of the scenic trails due to the (early) harvest http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/01/AR2007090101360.html Still, we will visit Obernai – http://www.obernai.fr/site/page_256.php

Sarah has taken it upon herself to start collecting animal poo! She is doing very well at it so far, the pride of the collection being an “Everest” of Horse dung, acquired in a small street, outside a grocery store. Today she has taken to the more mundane dog excrement.

I am writing this on a high-speed TGV coasting through the countryside of France. It is smooth and quiet, with no indication of the thunderous roar occurring on the outside. We witnessed this yesterday as we waited for our train from Fontainebleu to Paris. Suddenly all the air was sucked from the platform, and our […]

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Dear Rick Steves, I am writing to you as I have a serious concern, for which you are partially to blame. During my past few days in Paris, I have noticed people’s heads have been replaced by guide books. These poor people are wandering about, with no mind of their own, exclaiming “Look John, this […]

Had our first and only “fine” dining experience in Paris, at a restaurant called Spoon (Chef-Patron, Alain Ducasse). No Michelin star, but boy was it fun! We went for a menu option which would get us four different and random courses, at the Chef’s choosing, for €84. Good, strong flavors, textures and variety, more than […]

I have just uploaded some photos to the gallery, you can access it using gallery link to the top right of the screen. Let me know if you have any problems viewing it.

The Rugby World Cup starts in Paris tonight, much excitement, and the city is noticeably busier today. Last night we went to the Eiffel Tower which was decorated for the occasion. Alas we will miss the game, France vs Argentina, as we have a dinner reservation here. On another note the first batch of photos […]

Foie Gras with dried fruit chutney Pan seared tournedos of beef with peppercorns accompanied by mashed potatoes with leeks and Provençale style vegetables Cheese plate Hazelnut almond cake Coffee and 2005 Cigalus, Gérard Bertrand …then we got off the plane!