Fixin' ta go ta France

I am writing this a while before we depart. The Trip is occupying more and more of my thinking, and we are acting to get ready, qualifying some of the things we do with the phrase "We will be gone for two months soon..." It is a good feeling, it has been far too long between travels for us. Our anticipation for this trip is greater than normal, because we will be joined there by Tiffany and Sid, and Matt and Anna. They will be in Bretagne for a week with us.

Our plans are loose, except for the week we have rented a house.  So many options!  One idea we are kicking around is to go into Germany.  We both have done work there in the past, and recall Germany fondly.  I for the wurst und pils, Maryvonne for a childhood friend there.  

Last year we did our best to pack in carry on luggage.  Not sure if we will this time or not.  Since United will charge us to check bags, why not?  

Mmmm bread, cheese, sausison!  We will eat well, even when traveling with our little picnic kit which is waiting for us.