Today was a travel day. We began with a poolside breakfast then toured Chateau Figeac in the St. Emilion AOC. We were part of a larger group here, but our guide was excellent. We finished with a tasting of the Chateau Figeac St. Emilion 1988 (84), which was still as youthful as the day itContinue reading “Last Day in France”
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Back in Switzerland
After an excellent weekend in the south of France (capped off with an exquisite multi-hour bouillabaise dinner) I am back in Lausanne. It’s good to be home and I look forward to a week of career-oriented (but deadline-free!) productivity.
Proud To Be An American
I think this was my first Independence Day away from the US. There were no fireworks, grilling out, or singing; I guess the French just aren’t quite as excited about it as I am! I am in Marseille with my buddy Mike from Houston. We spent the day driving around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, touring wineries (Château deContinue reading “Proud To Be An American”