Having said that, there comes a point near the end of the trip where we start hitting 'the wall' and enough is enough. We know we've arrived at this point when we suddenly start salivating when we spot a plate of browing iceburg lettuce, or the act of downing a glass of champagne becomes a chore. While Ryan took a nap this afternoon, I flopped down on a patio recliner to read a book and I swear to god, the solid B-cups that I've amassed on my chest over the last couple of weeks didn't stop jiggling for at least 4 seconds and I'm pretty sure my heart stopped for 10. Ryan awoke from his nap and when offered a beverage, he starting telling me he was feeling guilty and overweight and that no, he would not like a glass of bubbly before dinner. He was also wondering whether or not we'd like to have Big Macs for dinner. Lord...
Today, we went to Epernay, France which is a quik 25 k.m. drive from Reims. In retrospect, we would probably have stayed here if we were to do this trip again. It is the 'capital' of the Champagne district and while it is a lot smaller than Reims, it has the same ammeneties and is closer to the bigger champagne producers, one of them being Moet Chandon who also bottle Dom Perignon. After touring two estates yesterday, we were almost able to give the tour ourselves and decided that this one would be our last. The difference between this estate and the others we've seen is that they cellar 100,000,000 bottles of champagne at one time. Amazing.
After the tour, we walked around the city for awhile and took a few photos. You'll notice that at this point of the trip, we are being sure to pull out our best Paris Hilton pose - one that will hide as many new rolls as possible. Notice my 'twist-to-the-side-pivot-shoulders-hide-full-frontal-stomach' pose and Ryan's 'hoist-arm-up-to-lessen-boobs' pose (above).
We're planning to take it easy tonight. Most of France is starting to shut down and I think we're going to be OK with that.
Tomorrow we return to Paris to enjoy our last two days. Luckily Paris is a quick one hour drive from here.
8 comments:
You know, it's not a bad thing to have down time, as you said, you work hard all year, so use this time to do nothing.
You both are a little hard on yourselves, you look great in your posed pictures.
Forest fire on Blackcomb, 30 hectares, sounds like they have it under control.Caused by lightning.
Have a safe trip back to Paris..
xo
Ugh, you and your guilt. Are you Catholic or something? Live it up, and to hell with the consequences, you'll deal with them when Ryan turns over his new leaf that Dalyn's so excited about. And listen to Mom, take some down time. Perhaps go to a movie! :) xo Ooh, and check out that place I recommended in Paris... it's in your comments.
hello dawlings...
well today it's a tad better here. yesterday we broke a record for heat in vancouver. i'll bet your house sitters are realizing just HOW lucky they are to have your AC for this last week!
i can't believe you've been gone almost 3 weeks? weird.
Ryan: can't wait for the rock solid abs that the Kalev Jaaguste Boot Camp will deliver. will you be getting his spray tan as well?
Jess: let me know if you need a manssiere. i have a few old nursing bras i'm no longer using.
chow bellaz - see you soon! *d
I am dumb and didn't realize you had already been to the Paris hotel with the grotto. Blurg. Must be better about reading comments after I've said my peace. Said my piece? Which is it? I'll check back.
Does all this guilt mean you'll be hermitting yourselves away in your a/c and avoiding all boozy drinks and yummy meals?! BOOOOOOO!!!
Gawd - I would love to have a B cup ;-) I think next year you should do two two week trips instead of a three weeker! You won't hit the wall and you get twice the guilt!!
Looking forward to seeing you.
I agree-you both look very nice in your photos-albeit I do enjoy your comic take.
Just enjoy doing nothing and relax. That in itself is a luxury.
100 million bottles?! That's a big hangover the next day.
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