The countryside reflects vineyard after vineyard, small villages with similar house construction, narrow streets, and lovely flowers on window ledges, balconies etc. Not a lot of space between houses, very typical of the pictures we see. The wine industry is regulated and we were given some valuable insights into the growing of the grapes through to harvest. Since beginning the tour we have French wine with our meals, a different variety and label each evening. I still like my NZ varieties!
We are now back in our stateroom, sliding door open and a view of the river as we return to Lyon.
Tonight we attend the Captain's Dinner so we dress for the occasion. We left our American friends at the close of the River Baroness cruise so are now faced with finding new company - not easy if groups are already together. There are two other couples from NZ, Australians, South African but predominantly American, a range of maturity across us all!
Tomorrow it looks like we take a scenic tour of Lyon in the morning and an afternoon of leisure.
Good to have your comments. We are really coping well and realise that there are not many days left on the river.
Love to all.
Wow - that looks very grand and spacious. What great views you must have. Looks like it is a fantastic place to be. Your blogs are always so descriptive which makes them really interesting to read. What a great journal you are creating.
ReplyDeleteLooks like winter is back here.... but we really can't really complain!
Big news today was Daniel Carter is out for the next few weeks... (!).. but ABs should still win.
Hi there Faye and Simon,
ReplyDeleteGood photos thanks yes we would like to be cruising on your boat it looks nice and relaxing and a heck of a lot warmer than Rotorua at present. Any swimming in the river ? Simon you need to take some photos of Faye you are getting too much publicity on the blog. Rebecca studying for exams, Anna settling in at Fraser High.
Regards
Tony