Thursday, Train Day & Foie Gras

Hello!  Did you miss me last night? Thursday was a train travel day and it literally took ALL day to get from Tours to the little town of Sarlat.  Trains here are amazing, especially the TVGs which are the fast trains.  They go over 100mph (sometimes over 150mph) and move so smoothly through the country side that you hardly know you are moving.

Waiting on the platform for the train to come.  Everyone's responsible for their own luggage.

David on the TGV from Tours to Bordeaux.

We had a one hour wait for our train to Sarlat from Bordeaux and when it finally came it became apparent this was no TGV.  Full of commuters, this train went at most 40mph and stopped at every dinky town between Bordeaux and Sarlat.  Like 15 of them.  Took 3 hours to travel 1/2 the distance the TGV took.  But, the countryside was beautiful, and we saw a LOT of wine being grown.

When we finally arrived in Sarlat, no taxis.  So we had to hoof it down the hill and into town from the train station (about a half mile).  We were tired and cold when we arrived, but moved into our rooms and then immediately went out for a Fabulous meal in town.  This is a little medeival city which is charming.

Our meal was in a tiny (seats about 25) restaurant hosted by a young couple.  We chose a wine from the area and each chose 3 courses for the "menu".  Jerry, Dee and I chose Foie Gras for a starter which was served with a wonderful marmalade, Dave had Camembert Cheese.  Then of course, duck confit for dinner, and assorted desserts.  Amazing!

Dee chose scallops

Dave and Dee are feeling no pain.

lemon tart for Jerry

Jerry didn't think he could eat it,,,,,but he did!

The end of a perfect meal!

We came back to the hotel and slept.  Friday was to be a BIG day.