Monday We all slept in (because why not?), enjoyed our breakfast, and then drove up to Dijon, where we were … More
Tag: burgundy
Burgundy (part 12: cloudy and clear skies)
Friday I arose early in the morning to get breakfast for everyone (now that the boulangerie was a routine). Andrew, … More
Burgundy (part 11: more wine, plus cheese)
Tuesday One of the few events Virginia pre-arranged was a 10am tour and tasting at Maison Champy in Beaune. So we … More
Burgundy (part 10: old-time entertainment)
Sunday By this time, I’ve started forgetting my normal routines at home and internalized a new one: Wake up and feed … More
Burgundy (part 9: switching gears)
Friday After a slow post-Bastille Day start (with the requisite caffeine and baked goods), the four of us drove up … More
Burgundy (part 8: whilin’ away the days)
The next several days were the greatest concentration of “simply be in Burgundy and live.” It might be the large … More
Burgundy (part 7: wine villages)
Saturday We remembered this was a vacation, no one was staying with us, and we weren’t required to be anywhere. … More
Burgundy (part 6: wine time)
Thursday As my birthday present (as if this entire trip wasn’t enough), Virginia secured us spots on an all-day wine … More
Burgundy (part 5: Beaune)
Tuesday Because we stayed up so late the previous night, everyone took advantage of being on vacation to sleep in. … More
Burgundy (part 4: markets)
Sunday We woke up ready to get to a market and do some grocery shopping. We weren’t the only ones, … More