France--the Final Country

Another early start for our merry band of travelers today, leaving Switzerland behind and heading into France.  We arrived in Beaune at about 1:30 and did a quick get oriented walk before going on a tour of Hotel Deux, a hospital from the 14th century.  Interesting and an example of philanthropy in the middle ages, as it was funded by a Duke to treat the poor.

A wine tasting followed and was interesting and tasted great!  We sampled several different wines, one being a 90 euro bottle!  Tasty!

Several of us went out to dinner afterwards, the pictures of which can be seen here.  I had a salad, followed by Escargot (done it, probably won't order them again), Beef Burgoinne with noodles, and a dessert of sorbet, merrangue, whipped cream and kassis wine--a syrup like liqeur that was very sweet and a good topping for an ice cream type treat.
 
The trip will be ending soon and I will be heading home Saturday.  I think I will be ready as 3 weeks seems to be about my threshold for time away from home.  We head for Paris in the morning for the final stop on our tour.

Goodnight friends.