Days 13

Short post (Chuck) as we are tired.  We enjoyed a fine day today exploring Chateau Chenonceau (?) a wonderful, large chateau or castle outside Amboise.  (We are staying in a small chateau/castle called Chateau Du Pray, and our room is in one of the towers!)  Chenonceau (the entire estate) is huge.  The main structure is located on the river Cher.  It is literally built on pillars on the river.  Talk about a moat.  We took an audio/video tour on iPods.  Pretty cool.  It took us about 90 minutes to tour the castle and halls.  Karen enjoyed the gardens, and we walked a small maze that was like a playground for adults.  ha!  

Then it was driving around looking at smaller, similar chateaus/castles, and finally, clean up/showers before dinner.  Dinner at Chateau Du Pray was heavenly.  They sure know how to prepare food here.

Well, good night all!