Château-Thierry

The route to Chateau-Thierry was beautiful. It meandered through medieval villages, vineyard plots and dilapidated churches.

We stopped at the impressive 33 metre granite statue of Urban II, who was made a Saint in 1881, strolled along the Marne River and drank local beer with 8% alcohol.

And so the journey comes to an end. Karl has been in so many churches with me now to light candles, he almost qualifies as Catholic 🤣

Actually quite relieved to be heading back.... don't think I could do another breakfast or lunch to the local boulangerie, patisserie or épicier! I feel like a rather large choux pastry.... but hey.... you only have so many summers right?

Also, notes to self (& learntips for others)
1. Main cities speak English, but not villages - learn some basic French or get a language app to translate on the go
2.When hiring a car, make sure it has an updated software GPS package
3. Most breakfast places and shops only open after 9 or at 10. Google the early ones if you're an early riser.
4. Most Restaurants open for dinner at 7pm
5. Have small cash denominations for tips
6. Toll roads are paid with credit card
7. Learn how to fill up with Petrol... its all self service
8. Take note of the à droite rule on the roads
9. Listen for birds in parks and villages, they are the happiest birds I've ever heard
10. You will put on weight, fact!

Ahmad Faudi said "A couple who travel together, grow together"
Can certainly vouch for that....
Looking forward to many more adventures with this dude 😍

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