Tuesday, November 30, 2010

France 2010, Saturday, 11/6

We had just a short stay in Amboise.  Up Saturday for a lovely "French" continental breakfast...love the croissants.
Our first stop was Le Clos Luce, the home of Leonard DeVinci.  If you asked the guys, this was probably their very favorite site.  I agree w/Susan that I need to read a biography of DeVinci's life.  He was a very interesting man. The grounds were beautiful.
 Leonardo's home.  Very modest as compared to many of the other Chateaus we toured.
 There was an ideal picture opt and we all took several.  However, with each others cameras so I didn't get one of everyone.  Hopefully they will all share.

 On the grounds were several models of Leonardo's inventions.  Kat and Jerry couldn't resist.  They were thinking of the grand kids and missing them.

 This is the walk up to Chenonceau.  Once again the fall colors were breathtaking.  It was a little cloudy and cool.


During World War I the gallery was used as a hospital ward; during the Second War it was a means of escaping from the Nazi occupied zone on one side of the River Cher to the "free" Vichy zone on the opposite bank
 All most every room had an arrangement of some kind and they were beautiful.  Isn't this what you have for your fall arrangement in the breakfast area?
Harry and Mary, so sweet.  A little remodeling going on in the background.

Just another beautiful scene.
 There was a maze that we had to walk through which was fun.
 I think Kat looks just like Princess Diana.
Cute pic of Liz
This is my very favorite picture and I love this group of friends.
Left the chateau and headed for Chateau de Sully.  We all needed a break from riding/driving.  This picture cracked me up!  Everyone had their phones out.
We all got settled in our rooms and meet in the lobby before dinner.  The most expensive and long dinner we had. 

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