After the Run/Walk humiliation in the park, we cleaned up and decided to go to the Vin Country.
We asked around and everyone recommended Riquewihr overall. Just a short trip away, 10 miles we found on our way back.
We walked across the street to the underground parking lot to get the car we had parked on Wed. when we got here. The first thing we noticed was, the car was lost. We looked up and down several rows to no avail. Then I remembered there were two entrances to the garage, but we didn't know how to get to the other one. Genvieve and I had a slight discussion as how to do this. It entailed us coming back up the elevator, walking to the other end of the park, Genvieve standing out in the very busy street looking for the other entrance. I figured she needed to do that to redeem herself, since she was the one that parked the car and really didn't believe me when I told her about the other entrance.
So here we are on our way. 30 minutes later we are still on our way it would appear that the circles in the streets were giving us a bit of a problem. Genvieve has become quite the navigator around these intrusions, knowing who will yield and who will not, WELL, I have to tell you not everytime. She took off around one like the proverbial bat, I told her the other 3 cars were not yielding, she said they have to, I said they are right at my door handle, please move, to which she replied I have the right of way, I said not if we are dead. She made it around the circle with horns blaring and much rubber burning.
We made it to Riquewihr and I was looking for a bar! The place is covered in wine cellars and hanging baskets. We walked around for a respectful time before we looked for a place to dine,as we had not had breakfast. Around 11:30 we ordered lunch and a carafe of " Gewurztramin
er"
our new best friend. Well let me tell you, you may think Genvieve does not drink much, think again. I was enjoying my first glass when I looked at the carafe and it was half gone, Genvieve smiled and said "I may h
ave had some more while you were taking pics" some more is an understatement. Anyway we had a fantastic meal and then we went shopping some more and returned to Colmar to finish out our day.
We asked around and everyone recommended Riquewihr overall. Just a short trip away, 10 miles we found on our way back.
We walked across the street to the underground parking lot to get the car we had parked on Wed. when we got here. The first thing we noticed was, the car was lost. We looked up and down several rows to no avail. Then I remembered there were two entrances to the garage, but we didn't know how to get to the other one. Genvieve and I had a slight discussion as how to do this. It entailed us coming back up the elevator, walking to the other end of the park, Genvieve standing out in the very busy street looking for the other entrance. I figured she needed to do that to redeem herself, since she was the one that parked the car and really didn't believe me when I told her about the other entrance.
So here we are on our way. 30 minutes later we are still on our way it would appear that the circles in the streets were giving us a bit of a problem. Genvieve has become quite the navigator around these intrusions, knowing who will yield and who will not, WELL, I have to tell you not everytime. She took off around one like the proverbial bat, I told her the other 3 cars were not yielding, she said they have to, I said they are right at my door handle, please move, to which she replied I have the right of way, I said not if we are dead. She made it around the circle with horns blaring and much rubber burning.
We made it to Riquewihr and I was looking for a bar! The place is covered in wine cellars and hanging baskets. We walked around for a respectful time before we looked for a place to dine,as we had not had breakfast. Around 11:30 we ordered lunch and a carafe of " Gewurztramin
er"our new best friend. Well let me tell you, you may think Genvieve does not drink much, think again. I was enjoying my first glass when I looked at the carafe and it was half gone, Genvieve smiled and said "I may h
ave had some more while you were taking pics" some more is an understatement. Anyway we had a fantastic meal and then we went shopping some more and returned to Colmar to finish out our day.
9 comments:
Great comments! Let's hear more specifics about your "fantastic meal" and other meals you have eaten.
Big Wes
This afternoon I had Quiche Lorraine,possibly the best I have ever tasted. The crust was tender, the filling was fluffy but not too light, so flavorful you could not believe it. My mouth was having a party. This was accompanied by a salad of shredded turnips, red cabbage, lettuce and tomatoes,blessed with a dijon-olive oil dressing.
Genvieve had a Torte Flambee, which is a rectangular PAPER THIN pizza crust topped with sweet sauteed onions, crispy
crumbled bacon smothered in the most fantastic tasting creamy white cheese.
Dinner tonight was a carb lovers dream. Pre roasted potatoes wirh black forest ham enslaved in cream, butter and cheese. Placed in a cassoulette and baked to perfection. Genvieve had the same except crisp bacon was substituted for the ham. We both had salads and fresh baked bread.
I'm sure your meal was just as enjoyable.
HUNGRY YET!!!!
God, the food sounds incredible! I'd have to walk 24x7. I'll bet there's some good street side cafes that server beignets and coffee. Sounds like Genvieve is getting the hang of the four wheel navigation process. Eye contact may be key here. Remember, in France the right of way is taken, never given. :) Great commentary and visual descriptors. Be safe.
Chris.
I need to hear more specifics on the weather. Perhaps I should just use wikipedia.
I gave Steven $50 to use on the slots - I hope he wins something. Bailey getting along fine with us.
L'espoir vous vous amusez. Ne peut pas attendre pour entendre tous du voyage sur votre retour.
Semble qu'il puisse pleuvoir là. Séjour sec!
Scott (le Jackel)
Full weather report coming today Mr. Jackal. Nice french by the way. Tell Bailey I'll be home to rescue her. An impromptu trip to Vegas?? Who knew? xoxox
"Genvieve does not drink much"?
Ask her how she got home from Courtney's a month or so back.
It looks beautiful there. Hope you are having fun.
Miss ya, love ya,
Linda & John
Dearest Linda -
Sometimes it's good to keep a secret.
xoxo
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