点评:We're so happy we took our dear friend's advice and booked this Loire Valley Discovery Tour. From the time we contacted Cathy to inquire until she and Nigel dropped us off at the train station, we felt cared for and like they were excited for our arrival. Cathy's greeting at the station made us feel instantly comfortable and then the conversation in the car came easy. We stopped at an incredible bakery where we picked out our breakfast. We then enjoyed that lovely breakfast with them in the vineyard... and so our relaxed and educational journey began. We got to soak in the beautiful countryside and marvel at all the dwellings carved into limestone on the way to their beautiful home. Then it was time to sip local wines and learn about the area and the star of the show there...Chenin blanc! We were then invited to their table where a DELICIOUS meal was waiting for us (including the fresh bread we picked up from the bakery earlier). We laughed, talked about manners and differences in cultures and truly felt their warmth and care the entire time. We then got to visit a small, local boutique winery where we enjoyed delicious wines and met a fun and energetic host! Next it was back to the train station with our hearts full and grateful. Thank you Cathy and Nigel for what you have created, the relationships you nurture along the way and for your generous spirits. We truly hope to see you again one day...maybe on your visit to Oregon! Warm regards, LOVE, the Kirbys
翻译:我们很高兴听取了亲爱的朋友的建议,预订了这次卢瓦尔河谷探索之旅。从我们联系Cathy咨询,到她和Nigel送我们去火车站,我们感受到了他们的悉心照料,他们也为我们到来感到兴奋。Cathy在车站的热情接待让我们立刻感到舒适自在,车上的交谈也变得轻松愉快。我们在一家很棒的面包店停下来挑选早餐。之后,我们和他们在葡萄园里享用了美味的早餐……就这样,我们轻松又充满知识的旅程开始了。在前往他们美丽家园的路上,我们沉浸在美丽的乡村风光中,惊叹于石灰岩上雕刻的房屋。之后,我们品尝了当地的葡萄酒,了解了当地以及这里的明星——白诗南!之后,我们被邀请到他们的餐桌旁,那里已经准备好了美味的餐点(包括我们之前从面包店买的新鲜面包)。我们欢声笑语,谈论着礼仪和文化差异,全程真切地感受到了他们的热情和关怀。之后,我们参观了当地一家小型精品酒庄,品尝了美味的葡萄酒,并遇到了一位风趣又充满活力的主人!之后,我们满怀感激地回到了火车站。感谢Cathy和Nigel为我们所创造的一切,感谢你们一路上建立的友谊,也感谢你们慷慨的精神。我们真心希望有一天能再次见到你们……也许就在你们来俄勒冈州的时候!致以诚挚的问候,爱你的,Kirby一家