by Twyla Campbell | Oct 29, 2009 | Travel
We need a wine route in Alberta. Everybody should have the pleasure of meandering through the country, exploring quaint little spire-happy towns that offer samples of local wine. Alsace is home to amazing white wines. Succulent Rieslings, spicy gewurtztraminers, crisp...
by Twyla Campbell | Sep 22, 2009 | Travel
Our phrase book really got a workout here in Strasbourg where French and German cultures don’t so much blend as collide with such force that you’re never sure which country you’re in. Historically, Strasbourg has seen more than its share of ownership...
by Twyla Campbell | Sep 22, 2009 | Travel
After sampling the products of Champagne, we continued on our journey towards Alsace, the fourth smallest region in France. It abuts Germany to the east and Switzerland to the south. The drive was an easy four hours and we took our time dipping into villages along the...
by Twyla Campbell | Sep 17, 2009 | Travel
The flat landscape of Normandy gave way to hillside vineyards as we headed east into the Champagne region towards Reims (pronounced “Rance”), the capital of the region and home to several Champagne Houses. What a thrill to find our room at the Best Western...
by Twyla Campbell | Sep 16, 2009 | Travel
We rented a car and headed to the town of Courseulles-sur-Mer, where Juno Beach, one of five Allied forces landing sites, is located. Doing a little more than the “suggested” speed limit of 130 km/h, the 250 km drive from Paris went quickly. The...
