Drove 2000 kms , Amsterdam-Paris-Nancy and back in 3 days.
Myself , Prerna and Kamayini met Julie, Benjamin, Her parents (Nicolas and Catherine), her sis & boy friend ( Justine & Laurent Poly) And her younger sis with her friends ( Victorine Lutin & y & y)
Day 1, reached in the evening. Had some welcome drinks and cakes by the fireplace at home. Then went out for some drinks in the city. Diner was an elaborate affair with 4 courses, for me the key highlight was ratatouille and the family table of 10 people.
Day 2, got up early and went for a jog with Lorro and benjamin. Was beautiful weather,ran thru the city and saw the 3 city gates, city Centre, park and a beautiful canal. Had a French breakfast of coffee, baget and cheese. Went to Church for the mass. Some coffee at a French cafe 'pinnochio'. Walked through the city and saw the 'most beautiful place in the world' ( main city Square - x?) Home for some Easter egg hunting in the back garden, was fun. Easter lunch a 4 hour affair with Champagne. Post lunch played a French board game where nos 1-9 had to be closed by rolling a dice. Went for a walk in the evening with Ben, mamon and sis to the Top
of a nearby hill. Saw the city of Nancy and spoke snots its history and the economy. Then we went for drinks to a nice restaurant , I had a local specialty kir (white wine, juice of small local black berrie and some plum syrup, was nice.). Then went to the fun fair and played some games, wow I won some poker chips in a shooting game, played horse racing etc, was sport fun. The back home all tired for some dinner. Was awake till mid-night. Was a wonder ful day with a wonder ful family, and my first and best easter.
Day 3- woke up at 5 , and drive back through some beautiful French country side. Region of Champagne. Back to Ams by evening.
