I’ve never had such a relaxing vacation. Spending a week on the The Luciole was like spending a week in someone’s country home. The food was amazing and the company was the best. Each and every one of them contributed something in their own unique way to this week. Here Continue Reading
Luciole
A New Perspective
The Luciole (The Firefly) rising from the mist. Threading the needle! Hitchhiking. We ended up picking up this guy and gave him a lift. If we hadn’t, who would have captained the barge!!!!
First Dinner
I promise I won’t bore you with pictures of every single thing we are served, but here are pics of our first meal via candlelight in this cozy salon. Quail, Turbo, Cheese course (over the week we will try 23 different cheeses), Apricot Tart. Presentation is stunning with tiny little Continue Reading
Boarding the Luciole
Sunday evening I boarded my hotel barge for the week, The Luciole. It is cozy, charming and roomy. Here are some pics! Here is my little cabin, which is actually quite functional. Lots of storage under the bed, a small closet and an awesome bathroom with a towel warmer! Below Continue Reading
The Plan
I’m headed off to Europe this Fall. I’ll start in Dublin to catch up and enjoy time with my amazing colleagues. Will we tip a few Guinness and sip a few Irish Whiskeys, you never know! Next up is Paris where I’ll check in with my friend’s daughter, Katie, who Continue Reading
Luciole History
(photo credit: Luciole barge website – until I can get my own live photos) The Luciole cruises the Nivernais Canal in Burgundy from Auxerre to Clamecy from Spring through Fall each year. Here are a couple of stats: 114 ft. long, 17 ft. wide carries 12 passengers in doubles, twins Continue Reading