tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post6285723027262624267..comments2023-10-14T08:04:53.182-07:00Comments on Schnitzel and the Trout: France planning and suchSchnitzel and the Trouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-81321474983280764202010-02-18T07:42:15.539-07:002010-02-18T07:42:15.539-07:00I am just in the preliminary planning stages of a ...I am just in the preliminary planning stages of a trip to Provence for next summer so I appreciate all of your good advice. I know what you mean about having a problem with posts when you are on a diet. I feel like my creativity is stiffled. But I have lost 6 pounds so I will soldier on. Love that gite.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-2980616254268453472010-02-16T14:34:29.879-07:002010-02-16T14:34:29.879-07:00Your trip sounds terrific. I wish we were going ag...Your trip sounds terrific. I wish we were going again this year, but it looks like it will be next year. Your laundry room at the bed and breakfast was something!<br /><br />We've never stayed in a gite but the two you've shown there look lovely. we rented a house for two months in Saint-Remy and experienced French washing machines and French dishwashers. The laundry did take almost half a day. It wasn't any fun to iron the sheets either. Shopping for detergent was an interesting experience also.<br /><br />Our shower had mildew after a month and we had to find bleach, which wasn't in the supermarket. That proved quite an experience too and learned the word for bleach in French. <br /><br />I know you'll have a wonderful time. Have you read the book "Joie de Vivre?" The author, Robert, owns some restaurants in NYC and also has a home in the Lot. The book tells about which markets are the best, etc. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it. Sorry to go on so long.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-80304355991920632692010-02-13T18:19:51.612-07:002010-02-13T18:19:51.612-07:00Susan, we seem to travel in the same manner. I loo...Susan, we seem to travel in the same manner. I look forward to reading your account of your April trip.<br /><br />For our upcoming trip, we've rented a gîte near Vaison-la-Romaine, in the Drome Provençale, and another in Callian, in the Var. New regions to be explored and experienced.<br /><br />GinnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-68375060401265803522010-02-13T10:38:07.651-07:002010-02-13T10:38:07.651-07:00Some very beautiful places in France mentioned her...Some very beautiful places in France mentioned here.<br />Interesting that you were in Heidelberg. We had friends and the husband was a civilian at the US army base and we spent several summer holidays there living just outside Heidelberg. Love the castle there.<br />Hope you have a great time on yur April trip.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-59120215966877962042010-02-13T10:18:38.341-07:002010-02-13T10:18:38.341-07:00After watching the Olympic open ceremonies I want ...After watching the Olympic open ceremonies I want to see the whole country!! Such rugged beauty! Your planning has to be nearly as fun as the trip!Jody Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822023313529125586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-71729361885237670322010-02-13T07:42:21.567-07:002010-02-13T07:42:21.567-07:00To anonymous (Ginny), yes we have stayed in the sa...To anonymous (Ginny), yes we have stayed in the same gites and shared experiences. I am glad you will also be going back. Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />We have taken the bullet train once before in France, from Avignon to Paris. It looks like we will take it from Lyon to Paris this time. Train travel in Europe is so great. We Americans are really missing something by not having better train communication in the US.Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-82046640083794051922010-02-13T07:31:48.889-07:002010-02-13T07:31:48.889-07:00A year ago I was planning my trip to Paris. The p...A year ago I was planning my trip to Paris. The planning stage is so much a part of the fun. I'm envious of how much of France you've seen. I'm just dying to go back again.<br /><br />We took the train from Paris to Brussels and it was wonderful. We were able to see so much of the countryside and it was very comfortable. I recomment the train.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-52727202886687484182010-02-12T18:48:05.300-07:002010-02-12T18:48:05.300-07:00Susan, your pictures of the gîtes brought back won...Susan, your pictures of the gîtes brought back wonderful memories. Both were lovely houses in great locations.<br /><br />As others have mentioned, I would take the train to Paris and avoid the hassle of flying.<br /><br />It will be France again for us in Sept. We never tire of it.<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-27714344124801628152010-02-12T13:44:53.604-07:002010-02-12T13:44:53.604-07:00Your trip sounds perfect. I would take the train b...Your trip sounds perfect. I would take the train back to Paris... but then, if I could, I would live on a train. But if you have the time, the train would give you a chance to unwind and see the countryside before you jet back to the states.George Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788686834764003341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-30808313122759494162010-02-12T11:01:56.709-07:002010-02-12T11:01:56.709-07:00Susan you should have stopped over in our neck of ...Susan you should have stopped over in our neck of the woods prior to Vancouver. ;) I am so excited for you! and your upcoming venture back to France. Can't wait to hear about your wonderful experiences.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-83234777855652061782010-02-12T10:22:53.697-07:002010-02-12T10:22:53.697-07:00Oh would I love to travel with you. My husband an...Oh would I love to travel with you. My husband and I just this morning said we need to go back sometime and see more. And then we were just there last fall. It does get in your heart I think. Your trip sounds wonderful. How exciting. We haven't decided yet where we will travel next, but definitely thinking.<br /><br />A cup of tea will be sent soon.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-293872041187265152010-02-12T10:03:19.920-07:002010-02-12T10:03:19.920-07:00Laura, I am thrilled you commented. That is the w...Laura, I am thrilled you commented. That is the way we were leaning. We will not learn CDG until early afternoon the next day. Will need to find a hotel near the airport that night.Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294756097506819118.post-88977573284621018542010-02-12T09:57:21.324-07:002010-02-12T09:57:21.324-07:00If I may, take the train back to Paris ... the fas...If I may, take the train back to Paris ... the fast train is so much more convienent than the plane- unless you have a connecting flight out of Paris the same day. If you do, make sure you arrive and leave from the same airport .. if not, better take the train.Laura in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841145139429411322noreply@blogger.com