Today we have the plan (?) to see three chateaus. After yesterday I know it will be only two but I will give it an attempt to get Robyn to three. I am now driving with my tail between my legs however I know that there will be no toll road today. If I ever find that couple from Colorado again I am slapping them in the back of the head (my fault for believing them). The chateau's to visit are Cheverny, Chamborg, and Blois (pronounced Blah - where did your stay? Bl...

You know how you wake up some days and have that nagging feeling that the plan you have for the day is going to fail. That was how I felt when I woke up this morning, we had a plan to see three chateau's and maybe get back in time to tour Clos Luce, oh well some things are just destined for a little failure. Today we got an early start to get to the Chateau Chenonceau by the time it opened at 9 am. Robyn wanted to beat the crowds that she was sure would be there,...

Today we leave Lyon, I have enjoyed this city but now it is time travel to the Loire river valley for some chateau visiting (oh boy can't wait). Our day started early with an 8 am train to Marne-la-Vallee just outside of Paris where Euro Disney is, the train station has and entry into the park. At Marne-la-Vallee we then caught a train to Tours, where we rented a car to drive to Amboise. Getting on the train at Lyon was much more sedate and easier than when we tr...