Firstly, it turns out I’m not in Paris. This is a complete surprise to me, as I really thought we’d be in Paris. Instead, upon landing in Paris we were picked up by a colleague and driven for three hours south east of Paris. Ours is a tiny town called Villaferry.
![Villaferry1](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2010/06/Villaferry1.png)
The little place we’re staying at is called Le Vergersous Les Vignes. Anyone care to translate (Jill?)?
The town is situated deep within a maze of narrow paved roads and beautiful landscapes of farmland. Here’s a picture of the landscape.
We ate dinner rather late so additional pictures in the dark were not possible. But I’ll try and wake up early tomorrow to take a few pictures before the day of work begins.
For the foodies amongst us, dinner included: salad with a side of fried calamari, roasted duck breast, local cheese and bread, and ice cream and tart.
![Villaferry4](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2010/06/Villaferry4.png)
France is delicious.
dear mike d.
let’s pretend we are normal americans who have no concept of geography and I invite you to hop over from France to join me in Egypt for tea with milk. ‘Cause I am plum-starving for some clever social observations coupled with doodles, recipes and graphs on coffee shop napkins and impromptu group singing. Sound good?
Lizzy,
This sounds like a great plan. I could definitely use friendly banter and tea with milk.
-Mike D.
WOW!! What a destination for a business trip. Beats the heck out of a pipeline factory in Dongying, doesn’t it?
Yeah, this location is a winner to be sure!
UM YEAH YOU SEE WHY I WAS JEALOUS. Have fun!!!!!!
gorgeous countryside!
The name means “the orchard in the vines.”