Friday started out rainy, but we were undeterred: We all decided to drive to Bourg-en-Bresse ta city of around 40,000 people located 30 kilometers away. Although the rain hampered our visit, we had an amazing meal at a salon de thé / restaurant called L'Entracte (intermission) which was across from the city's Théatre (built in 1898) We arrived way too early for lunch (typically American) so we waited patiently (no, really) upstairs at our table. Heather loved the decor, as none of the water glasses or plates matched each other; it was very cheery and eclectic. The kids started with white hot chocolate and our server personally squirted a generous helping of chantilly (whipped cream) into each cup. Our meals were prepared by the owner herself, as in August, many employees are on vacation for the entire month. We will be back there for tea sometime soon! It had stopped raining so we were able to visit the church in Bourg, and it had the most incredibly carved podium for the priest. The photo does not do it justice!On our return home, we noticed the smallest town so far: L'Etoile. Driving 40 km per hour, it takes less than one minute to drive through the entire town. There are many villages like this, but L'Etoile (Star) is our favorite. Each town is separated by at least 10 km of campagne, mostly planted with corn.
By Friday afternoon, it was hailing... yes, hailing in August. We aren't in California anymore! :+) Our next door neighbor, Evelyne, had invited me to go jogging with her, so despite the puddles that evening, I jogged about 5 km on a circuit around one of the many little lakes in the region and along the petite riviere Chalaronne. It is so picturesque, and there is NO pollution in the air, ever! I will be attempting to jog regularly to avoid gaining weight from all of the YUMMY FRENCH FOOD that I am savoring.
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