We have arrived. We are bone weary and cultivating a 'go-with-the-flow' attitude. Dave took us to the airport. We flew from Chicago OHare to Schipol Airport in Amsterdam. After landing in Amsterdam, we finally found customs but then took a wrong turn, had to go through security again, found the gate for our departure, but it had been changed to another gate, went to that gate, but it had been changed to a third gate. It was like a wild scavenger hunt, but we did eventually find our flight to Lyon. Met our bus at Lyon, waited another hour for stragglers from other flights, then traveled almost two hours north to our boat. The highlight was traveling through the French countryside: it is a patchwork of dark green (wheat) fields, plowed fields, and bright yellow-green fields of canola/mustard. Saw herds of Charlois cattle and Herefords. Saw vineyards. Many red tiled roofs. The trees are just starting to leaf out. Many trees were in blossom, too. It was a nice, warm, sunny day and that makes everything better. By now, we have had dinner and wine. Time to get some sleep. Just wanted to let you know that we have arrived!
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