We have been busy with all sorts of things here lately. First, a charmant neighbor, Mary O'Flaherty, from Ireland (no surprise there) invited us to her home which also has an incroyable view of the chateau. She has lived here 6 years and can fill us in on foreigners' life in Amboise. Next, a professional photographer just rang our bell and gave us a gift of a gorgeous photo he took of the chateau as viewed through our little jardin out front. It seems people are always doing wonderful little things for us like the first man who gave us homemade confiture that he actually made.
We had a visit in Paris with Jill and Steve Miller and their friends Vivian Banda and Bob Field.
Steve recently finished up his stint at Hawker Beechcraft, Jill's daughter is getting married soon, Vivian retired from Prudential and Bob is a true oenophile who is willing to share his knowledge.
It was a delightful visit. They just decided on the spur of the moment to fly to Paris for a few days.
On our little island, the dog lovers who abound in France, held agility contests. We went with Lola to observe, and she went nuts.
Denise Seidler from Michigan came and stayed with us in Amboise. Naturally we dined very well.
Denise and Barbara cooked a traditional French meal of poulet for a dinner party of 7 served on the outside terrace Ron built. Then it was off to the International Garden Festival at Chaumont.
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