5.31.2011

bike month


May was national bike month in the US. We may do more to celebrate Bastille Day than the 4th this July, but won't miss out on bike month. I celebrated with some road biking, and some longer trips on the old velo - like a 40 mile day to go to a brocante sale at a farm in Gex. Get out and ride! 

(photo taken at the Tour du France last year)



5.28.2011

caves ouvertes


A fabulous day in the Geneva countryside- tasting the latest wines from our local wineries. Derek and I started off on our bikes to meet friends a few towns over, but got distracted by all the domaines along the way. We made just a few stops in Dardagny and Russin before making our way to Choully and Peissy.


Our first stop, Domaine Les Faunes, Dardagny where we did some sampling, Derek successfully completed the blind taste test, and we bought a bottle of aligote to take ride along in my bike basket.


Up the hill to Russin and continuing our ride through the vineyards. We made several more stops, sat in the grass to share a few bottles with friends, and started the ride back home. I can't think of a much better day, biking, friends, free wine, perfect weather...but being Swiss, the festivities ended and were pretty much cleaned up by 6 pm, good thing we started in the morning.


Ride home at the end of a lovely day. Already looking forward to next year. Santé.