Well, I am now at an internet cafe which has an English keyboard so I can reasonably write messages. This trip is really a ball...I want to bring Dad here..and Marnie...and all of you. It is so much fun!

Today we have spent the day visiting the Chateau at Amboise, the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life and the Chateau Chanacioux (sp?) which is built over a river...all very cool. Yesterday we drove up from the country home near Figeac visiting several villages including one that is built into a cliff. We then visited a village where there was a Nazi massacre. It was very moving! We arrived late to our manor house bed and breakfast and had a late dinner and dropped exhausted into bed. Tomorrow we are going to see Monet's gardens and another chateau and will be staying in Bayeaux for two nights. We'll be going to Normandy during that time.

We are quite a sight...six middle aged women careening through Europe in a Peugeot van loaded to the hilt!!! and laughing all the time. This is definitely a trip to remember. Martha and I are planning a trip in a couple of years including Dick and Kenn. I'd love for her to keep me posted so we could maybe go on one together, Marnie. I definitely am getting the travel bug.

Sounds like all is well at home...I do miss you all in spite of all the fun I am having and will be happy to return back home to you. Thanks so being so good to Dad in my absence. Love you all,

Mom