So the week I took off work is almost over... The Champagne region was quite nice to visit: we did some walking (lovely autumn colors), explored some cities/villages (Troyes, Reims, Laon, Bar-sur-Aube) and tasted some Champagne.
One thing I've learned though: not to go to a 'chambre d'hôte' run by Belgians for Belgians. It attracts a certain type of public that we don't have much in common with...
Anyway, I saw a shooting star one night, a white flash that turned to red and then disappeared, all in the blink of an eye. So naturally I made a wish. In a few weeks, I should know if it helped... |