Its been a interesting few days!

Vasion de la Romaine

Me, praying to the wine gods...I am truly in heaven!

Chateaune-du-pape!

Well, it has been an interesting few days.  We arrived in France with no real issues.  We stayed in Antibes the first night in the cutest bed and breakfast.  They cooked a home cooked meal for all of the people staying in the b & b.  The family was so nice and we had a very relaxing first night.  The second day in Antibes, we decided to start off with a little hike around cape antibes.  It was beautiful!  The French Riveria is amazing, but whoa...we dont have a yacht to park in any of the ports! And when I say yachts...I mean SUPER yachts!!  Anyway, after our hike, we arrived back at our car.  To our surprise, the passenger side window was broken in, and my purse, my money, my credits cards, my cell phone...GONE!  I dont know how we got so lucky, but all of our luggage (all of it) was still in the car, along with our passports and computer!  We were so lucky....although at the time, I didnt think so.  Unfortunately, we did not purchase the insurance on our car---oops! So we spent our day in Antibes driving around to find a place to fix the window.  Ty really brushed up on his french.  Finally at 6pm, we just went to the rental car place and they replaced our car with no issues.  At this point, we didnt have a place to stay so we stopped (no lie) at McDonalds to use their wi-fi to priceline a hotel.  We got the best deal on an AMAZING spot in Mandeleui.  I took tons of pictures...one that reminded us of our soon to be neighbors. Unfortunately, I dropped my camera the following day and it is done for.  Luckily, we also brought Ty's camera, so we are in good shape.  On Tuesday, we drove to the Cote du Rhone area! How beautiful and amazing.  Totally different from the Riveria, but just as special.  We spent the first day & night exploring Vasion de la Romaine.  AMAZING time.  We stayed in an old fort...a super cute romantic place.  Our windows overlooked beautiful vineyards from 4 stories up.  It was a great experience.  Today, today was wine tasting day.  We first stopped in the cute provencial towns of Segeret and Sable.  Great towns to walk around.  Then it was on to Chateaunef-du-pape.  Some of you might know, but this was the first wine Ty and I drank together on our first date.  So it was VERY special to us.  We walked to the castle and had lunch at the top.  Then we started tasting some wine with a very informative man, Jean-Bapstiste (no lie...that was his name).  We started talking with him (for hours) and realized that his family has a home in La Clusaz, where Ty's family chalet is.  What a small world.  Needless to say, we bought our share of wine (having some shipped back home).  Then it was on to Barcelone, where we are sitting now.  We, again, got a great deal on a hotel room and are staying in a very modern place down by the water.  I am looking forward to tomorrow to explore the area!!!!  Sorry I havent been able to update, but I hope you are all doing well!!! Love to all of you!!!