Late start saw washing complete, chef prepare a nice scrambled egg breakie, and a little shopping trip up the road. With rain holding off, the afternoon was taken up by a visit to two wineries in Vouvray, just across the river. A very pleasant time had and some very good sparkling Vouvray purchased for that special occasion.......like being in France for example.
We then took the opportunity to drop by St Gratien Cathedral in Tours on the way home. Wow, what an impressive sight! This incredible Gothic masterpiece took almost 400 years to complete and has the highest of vaults surrounded by magnificent stained glass. Unfortunately some was lost in WW2 bombing.
Rain fell as we returned for a simple dinner of bread, cheese, terrines and smoked trout etc......with some Vouvray wine. Replete.
Keep up the blogging goodness.... we are enjoying the ride.
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance, try Hardouin Boulanger 39 Place du Grand Marché... in the Medieval part of town. Lyn & Geoff
Thanks Lyn and Geoff - missed that one, but despite the weather we enjoyed Tours. Shame so much was lost during WW2 bombing.
DeleteDo they sell Coopers Sparkling Ale in Long Necks there Steven?
ReplyDeleteDidn’t see that Wynne, but did enjoy a couple of local lagers while listening to a bunch of uni students play New Orleans jazz march music.
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