Day 12: "is it art or pig?"

I think this picture explains our title.

We spent he morning walking the local vendors market. One side was meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables, the other side was clothing and costume jewelry. We bought soaps and cheese cake. Guess which one is in this picture. Okay the picnic table is a clue. Blackened cheese cake loaf. Light and fluffy and does not taste burnt.

Chateaux Chenonceau is huge and fascinating. Many people inside, but the grounds are spacious and it is fun to walk around. The kids loved the donkeys, I liked the gardens and the chateau kitchens. .

Each room has a fire place big enough to burn tree trunks. This fire place is six feet wide and five feet high. The chateau has an amazing history and was used until 60 years ago. In both WW I and II the chateau was first a hospital and then an escape route out of occupied France. O

Today we slowed the pace down somewhat. Everyone is tired after a late night out. Still we did a lot and walked until our feet hurt.

Today we learned:

Jonah- Nothing

Isabel- only women lived in the Chateau

Sam- donkeys are cuter than you think

Iris- Donkeys don't attract flies

Steven- The French lifestyle is about pleasure. Family, food, socializing, leisure. 

One more day before we fly home.