Welcome Aboard!
Postcards from Lyon . . . staff members Elena & Peter welcome us aboard at a cocktail reception with a glass of Veuve Clicquot French champagne for each passenger . . . and a red rose for each lady . . . a nice touch!
Ready to Set Sail
AmaDagio’s Cruise Manager John Riley & Hotel Director Luis de Sousa Marques . . . along with Captain Louis Devaux (not shown here) . . . greeted passengers and prepared us for our cruise . . . on the Saone & Rhone Rivers . . . south from Lyon to Arles.
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
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Take a Fast Train . . .
The high-speed TGV train to Lyon takes only 2 hours . . . as opposed to 5 hours by car . . . sit back as someone else does the driving . . . and enjoy the view of the French countryside . . . we’ll be there soon!
and a Slow Boat
Postcards from Lyon . . . when I say river boat . . . I am referring to sleek modern vessels . . . that offer all the creature comforts . . . as you glide through the countryside on a river cruise . . . stopping at local towns & villages along the way.
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Today we transfer to the Lyon Train Station for a fast trip south . . . to our food & wine cruise through the south of France!
Relax in Another Era
If you arrived extra early, consider having a quick drink . . .in Le Train Bleu . . . the Belle Epoque style restaurant within the Gare de Lyon.
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
We continue our journey with a food & wine cruise on the Saone & Rhone Rivers through the south of France.
Here is a video previewing the highlights of river cruising in Europe:
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Bon Bon
after a superb three-course dinner at L’Ardoise with a lovely Languedoc vin rouge, I was looking for something a little sweet . . . oh la la . . . so many bon bon choices.
Guilt Trip
Possibly feeling a little guilty about enjoying your trip? . . . note all the DELICIOUS SOUVENIRS . . . including those delectable Parisian macaroons (see left) . . . you can bring back for your family and friends . . . maybe even co-workers . . . or for yourself to ease the vacation withdrawal!
Cafe Americain
I have an off center sense of humor & was amused to see McCafe in Paris. Chic little take out coffee bars serving espresso drinks to order & classic French pastries such as croissants, eclairs, macarons,etc. We don’t have those in th U.S. Who knew?
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Chalkboard
New discoveries await down a narrow little street . . . several recommended French restaurants to choose from for dinner . . .
Q: What does the name of this cozy place, L’Ardoise, mean? . . .
hints: where the daily specials are posted, see upper right corner
Answer: L’Ardoise translates as “slate” or “chalkboard” . . . referring to where the daily specials are posted in cafes, bistros, brasseries & restaurants.
Meanwhile the “specialite de la maison” at this restaurant is obvious from its name.
Some eateries, such as L’Ardoise, offer a prix fixe multi course dinner . . . Ferdi is unusual as it offers an a la carte menu . . . it’s not unusual to see extensive wine lists in such intimate places . . . by the bottle, not the glass.
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
a Little Street Music
Video Postcard from Paris . . . street musicians . . . playing in front of Musee d’Orsay . . . caught one jazzy number . . . before the rain ended the show.
http://youtu.be/bxg3UbTE-FA
I made a contribution but didn’t take note (pun) of their name. Anyone know who they are?
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Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Pastry Heaven
Cafe Angelina . . . is right next door to Le Meurice . . . in fact, it shares a wall . . . so conveniently close . . . do you know what it is known for?
Answer: This is pastry heaven . . . a place where you can experience death by chocolate or attempt suicide by sweets . . . just inside the front door.
If you can resist & manage to walk past the pastries & desserts, the “salon de the” in the rear serves . . . the most decadent hot chocolate . . . like a melted bar of dark chocolate . . . as if that were not enough, it comes with a sinful side of fresh whipped cream.
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . the iconic Eiffel Tower beside the Seine River. . .
Enjoy lunch with a view. Did you know there are restautants on the 1st & 2nd stage?
For the bird’s eye view, take the elevator to the top!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
