Chambord, Chartres, and back to Paris

On a radiant Spring morning we arrive at the chateau in Chambord only to find that it isn't open on Mondays. To be fair, we're at the point where we're feeling that we've "been there and done that."

Still we walk around the grounds and frolic in the sun. We still have enough energy to make ze foonay jokes.

After lunch in the great out of doors (most of us bought panini (sandwiches - which the French make differently, and very well) and ate outside at one of the many streetside cafes) we drove to Chartres, a small city on the French plains known for its magnificent cathedral that, in height and grandeur, rivals Notre Dame. 

After a quick (30 minute) photostop, we head off once again for Paris.

We pull in to Au Grande Turenne (The Big Pot - only in French can this sound elegant!) almost an hour late (6 pm) but they still cram us in and serve us a fine meal consisting of a quiche and salad first course, a pork, rice, and green bean entree, and an apple pie for dessert. 

The eaters in the lowest room.

The silly one that is Graham ... the silly. Oh Graham. What ever shall we do with you? 

The entree. The food on this trip has been an almost unqualified success. Really! It has been fantastic!

We're heading for home tomorrow. I think we're ready!