“In wine lies the truth.”
The common understanding of this phrase is that people under the influence of wine are more likely to speak their mind and tell the truth. For me, far more interesting, the quote also implies that while drinking wine one will find the truth - quite a different proposition. However, both interpretations tend to give wine a mysterious, almost supernatural, quality.
Read MoreWe’ve come to love this part of Provence and its lovely villages…among our favourite villages are Bonnieux, Cucuron, Lacoste, Gordes, Roussillon and, of course, Lourmarin - each one has unique features and stunning architecture… cameras will get lots of action!
Generally, I’m not given to hyperbole or what looks like “hype”(which in this case, it isn’t), but this trip had such an extraordinary combination of personalities, staggering scenery and history, good humour, and, of course, interesting foods that I couldn’t resist enthusiastically expressing my overall pleasure and satisfaction in this essay. I truly expect Sue and I will be on board again with Adventure Canada… and soon.
Read MoreI was surprised to learn that Robert Oatley was the first winery in the world to use the acronym “GSM”, which stands for a blended red wine made from the Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grape varieties.
Read MoreWe rented a home for the month of March. Lourmarin is a vibrant little town with many artists, boutique shops, cafes and some good restaurants.
Read More“In Colorado concept restaurants that serve edibles have sprung up and they only offer one or two selections. Lots of little specialty restaurants are starting to pop up, as well. These restaurants would rarely have people coming in without reservations. “
Read More“…have a ‘tasting’ with your friends, keep notes, have a list of descriptive words used for tasting the terpenes of different strains of cannabis just like you’d note the flavour characteristics of wine.”
Read MoreThis led to a propaganda movie in 1936 called “Reefer Madness” that portrayed cannabis as the most dangerous drug in the world; there was also the DuPont family, whose chemical company had just invented nylon and was allegedly afraid of competition from hemp fibre
Read MoreYou will find that a visit to Prince Edward County is worth it! There is so much to discover that it may take you more than a day to see everything Prince Edward County has to offer.
Read MoreIt seemed the buildings almost clung to the cliffs, with some structures built right into the limestone. The cliffs are 35 meters high and had helped protect the village from plunder during the times of barbarian invasions. There were olive trees and many stone walls built without grout (which have been standing for centuries).
Read MoreA beautiful but small island is Carriacou, part of The Grenadines. I’ll take you on a tour of some of the eateries there.
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