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After a rest in the afternoon it was early evening and time to find a place for dinner. Walked the area extensively as time wasn't a priority. Checked a number of different restaurants on the pedestrian street and in the area and settled on a sort of upscale eatery next to where our group ate last night. So you see, not all dinners are with the group. Many are on your own, which I like.
The name is Cafe Flo. The menu outside looked a bit pricey, but the selections looked good, so I was sold. The place was quite crowded but I was seated after waiting for just a few minutes.
Instead of the usual bread on the table there were small toasts with an olive tapenade, which I really enjoyed. Had another Kir for the second straight night with blackberry liqueur and white wine. Went with a 1/2 bottle of Chinon red from the Loire Valley. Lighter than a cab but quite good. My appetizer was another French staple in escargots with parsley and garlic butter. The main course was sliced lamb with garlic, thyme and rosemary with brussel sprouts and snap peas. Finished off the meal with a trio of sorbets (citron, caissis and raspberry) along with an expresso and a Grand Marnier Rouge. Everything was quite good.
Went back to my hotel after a stop at the James Joyce Pub near my hotel for an after dinner drink. Sat outside, as it was pretty nice out and the rain was gone! Just relaxed and took in the scenery. Very relaxing and one of my favorite things to do in France or Europe in general.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Last edited by SuperDave; 08-03-2013 at 05:56 PM..
Sounds like the trip is going really well. It's great to see more of Reims than we got to on our visit. We stopped there for an hour or so to have a break on the way to Switzerland - we were driving and needed to stretch our legs and get some lunch, so we literally saw the cathedral and no more.
I agree as well about trip reports being a great way to relive the trip you've taken. I find you get to relive it once writing it and then a second time when you post it on the boards.
Dave, the Champagne tour sounded very interesting. Your the lamb in your dinner sounded delicious.
The lamb was delicious and really enjoyed the Champagne tasting! The wine tastings later in the tour will be even better as well as some of the meals! Stay tuned! So glad you're enjoying it and I am as well and great to relive it from a few months ago!
I'm currently reading your Circle of Life TR. Lot to go through, as I haven't been on the forum as much lately. Currently on Page 21! Love the details and photos. What a great time you had at HBD. I tend to have my final lunch before heading to the airport for home on a few occasions. It's a great way and meal to end my trip and one of my faves in WDW!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Sounds like the trip is going really well. It's great to see more of Reims than we got to on our visit. We stopped there for an hour or so to have a break on the way to Switzerland - we were driving and needed to stretch our legs and get some lunch, so we literally saw the cathedral and no more.
I agree as well about trip reports being a great way to relive the trip you've taken. I find you get to relive it once writing it and then a second time when you post it on the boards.
Glad you're enjoying my TR! Reims is a nice and very historic town. Unfortunately, in some ways bad historically during WWI, when most of the town was destroyed. It's come back, but a lot of the historic buildings were lost and there's only so much you can do, to rebuild them. when they were built hundreds of years ago in a different style. Too bad, that part of the town is lost forever.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you're enjoying my TR! Reims is a nice and very historic town. Unfortunately, in some ways bad historically during WWI, when most of the town was destroyed. It's come back, but a lot of the historic buildings were lost and there's only so much you can do, to rebuild them. when they were built hundreds of years ago in a different style. Too bad, that part of the town is lost forever.
It's interesting you say that, as we were in Dresden in Germany earlier this year and that was pretty much flattened during WWII (not one of our finest moments...) and you wouldn't know it now. The restoration and rebuilding they did was just amazing, especially given much of it was done by the former East Germany. You really can't tell now what's original and what's new.
It's interesting you say that, as we were in Dresden in Germany earlier this year and that was pretty much flattened during WWII (not one of our finest moments...) and you wouldn't know it now. The restoration and rebuilding they did was just amazing, especially given much of it was done by the former East Germany. You really can't tell now what's original and what's new.
That's quite interesting. You could pretty much tell in Reims, what was old and what wasn't. Most of Reims was destroyed, so unfortunately there weren't a lot of historic buildings left. A lot of Europe suffered the same fate during the two World Wars.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Just getting caught up! What a great time you're having so far! Love the pictures! Brings back some great memories of France! More please!
Thanks for the positive vibes! It's a lot of fun doing this and glad I have many great photos to share. It will get better as I get farther into the TR!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Just to let you know as I'm sure you've noticed already, is I've changed the the font to bold type and the color as well in the report sections. It looked so good done that way on Cam's most recent TR, I thought I'd take her lead on that. Even better going with the French Blue too!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Tuesday, 7 May Had the usual for breakfast this morning with a croissant, OJ and coffee. Also a yogurt too. It's departure day and off to our next stay in the Alsatian town of Colmar. But before arriving there would be a stop in Verdun and it's World War I memorial, cemetery and Forte Douaumont.
Left at around 8:15 am. with our bus driver Hilde who is from Belgium. She is always giggling and is so energetic. She was a lot of fun on this tour and just great to have with us.
On the way to Verdun, there were lots of vineyards, which began just outside of Reims and field of rape seed, which are so beautiful with their bright yellow color. Just great to look at. Just before arriving in Verdun, the surrounding land is littered with big round impressions everywhere as these were from the shell explosionsfrom the German bombings nearly 100 years ago back in World War I. We also saw many remnants of the trenches of the hellish warfare back then too. It was pretty stunning to see this. Arrived in Verdun around 10 am.
Town of Verdun
Our first visit was to Forte Douaumont and the barracks for the French soldiers in this area during WWI. The conditions here were not great at all and a lot of the artillery were stored here as well. In Verdun over 130,000 French and German soldiers were killed during the war and over one million shells being dropped on the town itself by the German military. Quite astonishing.
May have been some sort of entrance into the barracks at one time.
One of the cool and damp tunnels.
French soldiers quarters. Amazing how anyone can live in these conditions. At times many of the soldiers were on top of one another and many slept on the cold wet floor.
I think this is a memorial to a unknown German soldier who was killed here
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Like the font change! I do that so folks can easily spot my updates. Hope it helps with yours, too.
I'm liking this tour. I love history. (I actually majored in it and even taught it my first 11 years.) Your bus driver sounds like a bonus to the tour.
Like the font change! I do that so folks can easily spot my updates. Hope it helps with yours, too.
I'm liking this tour. I love history. (I actually majored in it and even taught it my first 11 years.) Your bus driver sounds like a bonus to the tour.
She was something else. A real bundle of energy and never stressed out, considering some of the maneuvering she had to do with the bus at times!
Great that I can relive my trip...so much fun!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Verdun looks like a fascinating place. I have a feeling this will be a dangerous trip report for me to read, as we're heading to Switzerland at the start of September and some of these places are on the way there. I had discounted some of them because we wouldn't have enough time, but I have a feeling I may end up regretting this as I go through your report...
Verdun looks like a fascinating place. I have a feeling this will be a dangerous trip report for me to read, as we're heading to Switzerland at the start of September and some of these places are on the way there. I had discounted some of them because we wouldn't have enough time, but I have a feeling I may end up regretting this as I go through your report...
There is more on Verdun in my report, which I hope I can post later today.
I suppose it can be dangerous Cheryl, but glad you're enjoying it. Just to let you know, there are a few places during my trip close to the Germany and Switzerland borders! It's all good and more for you and Mark to see and do in September!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Walked the area extensively as time wasn't a priority. Checked a number of different restaurants on the pedestrian street and in the area and settled on a sort of upscale eatery next to where our group ate last night. So you see, not all dinners are with the group. Many are on your own, which I like. 
The menu outside looked a bit pricey, but the selections looked good, so I was sold. 
The place was quite crowded but I was seated after waiting for just a few minutes.
The main course was sliced lamb with garlic, thyme and rosemary with brussel sprouts and snap peas. Finished off the meal with a trio of sorbets (citron, caissis and raspberry) along with an expresso and a Grand Marnier Rouge. Everything was quite good. 
Just relaxed and took in the scenery. Very relaxing and one of my favorite things to do in France or Europe in general.
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It's great to see more of Reims than we got to on our visit. We stopped there for an hour or so to have a break on the way to Switzerland - we were driving and needed to stretch our legs and get some lunch, so we literally saw the cathedral and no more. 
I find you get to relive it once writing it and then a second time when you post it on the boards. 
Your the lamb in your dinner sounded delicious. 
More please! 
but glad you're enjoying it. Just to let you know, there are a few places during my trip close to the Germany and Switzerland borders! 
It's all good and more for you and Mark to see and do in September! 
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