Saturday, May 14, 2011

Family in France! Day 9 - Besancon: Ornans and saying goodbye

Today was the last full day of the trip. We took it easy. I took them to the very picturesque village of Ornans by bus, about 30 minutes away. We then finished with a classy meal at the nicest restaurant in Besancon!


Ornans

Dad

"Saw the small town of Ornans today too, even more in the countryside.


Dad and n Ornans

It's been more relaxing here, to just go at a slower pace and enjoying things, to enjoy the sights and views, didn't feel rushed to go anywhere or see anything. In Paris, it's like – gotta see the Eiffel Tower or Louvre, but here, it didn't feel like I had to do anything.


Dad feeling unrushed :)

The people are pretty friendly here [in Besancon], easy to get along with. Having that river go around the whole place, it's beautiful. Nice place to walk around.

Going for a walk in Ornans





I'm glad I was able to come and experience this. Hopefully these memories will stay with me for a while, at least a week or two (laughs). We've got pictures to remind us of a special time that our family spent together. Probably won't happen again – in France at least. Gotta get everyone to go to Alaska now. "

Donna capturing a comical moment of Dad teaching me about ducks


The lessons never end - Dad teaching me how to catch flies :) --
Please ask him about this story

Donna

"Went to Ornans – cute town, beautiful scenery on the way.


Walkin a country road

The whole trip – loved it! loved it! loved it! Wouldn't have missed it for the world."


A night on the town

Brasserie du Commerce
Classy dinner!
Dessert
Last night out in Besancon in front of the restaurant

These days have gone by faster than any other time I've ever been abroad.

We had sunshine for 10 days, and during the 5 minutes they boarded the train the next morning, it downpoured. I waved goodbye as the train moved away, and the rain let up. Even France was sad to see them go.

I will never forget all the special memories created on this trip, thanks to everyone for making it happen.

Love,
Katie

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