French Travel
Secret French Treasure
Ok – Maybe “secret”is stretching it a bit. But it’s waaay off the usual “must see-don’t miss” tourist circuit. And for reasons that will become clear as you read on, it’s likely to stay that way. That, among other qualities is what makes “Oppede le Vieux’” one of my personal Treasures of France. For me,this […]
13Feb2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 8 comments | Continued
French Treasure
The greatest “Treasure of France” for me, are the French people.(and isn’t that true wherever you go?) It’s the people that make the place. And the French people have made France a place of genuine hospitality. And, no, contrary to popular folklore, they’re not arrogant.The word is – Proud. And with good reason. Neither are […]
1Feb2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 1 comment | Continued
French Flying Gourmet
I’ve always wanted to fly. And, my wild guess is that I’m probably not alone with this fantasy. Normally these “wisps ‘o wonder fade as you enter your teens. Then disappear completely into that dream-shattering state known as “adulthood.” But not mine.(Yes, dear reader, I am the Peter Pan of flying dreams!) I’m still gliding […]
25Jan2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 4 comments | Continued