Hamster Jams Wind Down & Get Ready for Goodbyes

This is us tonight - our last night together. I'm both sad and happy. We all walked up to Claude and Laurence's for Cody and Roses to say goodbye and thanks, and this was taken on the stroll back to our little house. Gorgeous sunset, great weather, and amazing champagne views.

Hamster Jams strolling home on our final night together.

Our final night banquet - yum yum!

This last week we've been totally chillaxing and letting our minds, body, and spirits rest and rejuvenate. We've been going for walks, eating, hanging out, and doing a few touristy things here and there. The following pics are a snapshot of our gentle week in our wonderful little house.

Day view back to our town and little house

Night view

Catching up with wonderful old friends

Mike and our fancy drinks yesterday.

Last night we went to the first night of the light spectacular of the Reims Cathedral - AMAZING!!!

Food Food Food!

Laurence strikes again!

And again - home made sorbet - raspberry, apricot, cassis

The local bar for lunch a couple of days ago - YUMMMM

Gorgeous flowers Roses and I just oooohhhed and aaaaaaaahed over

Peonies

Poppies on the street corner in Rilly

Giant poppies - bigger than my hand

We went to the forrest nearby to see these famous pygmy trees - FANTASTIC

Out for a walk a few days ago

Views from our window - just so beautiful - I never get sick of it, and I will miss it.

As I type this second last post, I am emotional to say goodbye to my wonderful trip.

We head to Paris tomorrow with Cody and Roses to hang out, then Mike and I leave them there to continue their adventures. Mike and I head back here for our final night, then hit the TGV on Tuesday morning for the airport to head home sweet home.

What an incredible seven weeks.

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