Bonjour C'est Vendredi

Today is Friday, so it's off to the farmers' market for our fresh produce and many other little items that small artisans offer.  Ron is still not so sure about many of the items such as head of veal and pig snout, but he did try porc en aspic and thought it was pretty good.  By the way, for those who have inquired, Lola, our little dog, did very well on the trip over.  Due to the sedative, she was able to sleep most of the 12 hours portal to portal without needing a potty break and only squeaked out one loud bark the entire time.  She dosed in a canine carryon roller bag under our seat and did not exhibit any distress.  Perhaps all of France is the same as Amboise as we are able to take her to almost any restaurant or establishment and she behaves very well just observing everything quietly.  Each business provides her with a bowl of water.  All businesses here shut down completely between 12 and 2 for lunch - even the banks and post office.  Lunch is often a 3 course affair at a fairly reasonable price.  Although wine in the middle of the day means my afternoons are spent napping.  Au revoir as we are off to the market.