Go figure...we're not in a 3rd world country (just Luxembourg),
but we are still having Internet connection issues. So suffice to say
that we made it to Paris just fine after a really long day of
traveling. Though I have to say that if you are going to have a long
day of traveling, it's nice to be in business or first class!
Met
up with Owen and Sharon at CDG before driving to Reims, checking into
our hotel before immediately heading to where the WWII surrender was
signed (in Reims...who knew? I know that wasn't taught in my history
class). Followed by a walk to the cathedral where at least 26 French
kings were crowned and then a well deserved cocktail and dinner.
Had
a semi early start so we could get in a champagne tour and tasting in
at Tattinger (would totally recommend for any one visiting the
Champagne region...they make the caves in the states look like starter
sets!) Then made our way to Luxembourg City, (where we got extremely
frustrated because we couldn't get into the U.S. Military
Cemetery...thank you Congress...or not!!!), but we were able to pretty
much do the rest of the town...including a fantastic dinner at more
caves (caves gourmand) which was entirely fantastic! (Thank you Brian E
for the recommendation!)
Due to our cemetery experience
today, will likely skip Henri Chapelle Cemetery tomorrow, so Jan doesn't go
all rogue and try to storm the fences. She was close today.
Hopefully we can post tomorrow evening when we hit Bruges.
So glad to finally hear from you! I loved Reims, too! Sorry about the cemetery, though!
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