I knew Cherie would figure out that something was afoot. I knew she would figure out that I was proposing. The part that she never expected was when, the next day at brunch at Le Soufflé, some of our closest friends and family from America “just happened” to be there, waiting in a private dining room. Some friends and family that weren’t able to make it to Paris had sent videos, which Cherie got to see right after being surprisedRead More
We headed to the top of the tower, and you can guess the rest. The final line of the clue was inside the ring box. It simply said, “Will you marry me?” (She said “Yes”)
It’s important to remind our readers that the first time Cherie and I said I love you was after having dinner in the Eiffel Tower. I have repeatedly told her “I can’t propose, because there’s no way I can ever top that.” The plan was to head from Mont St Michel to Montmarte, check-in to the airbnb, and then head to the Eiffel tower. Plans were changed as we hit a road block by the yellow-vest protestors and then trafficRead More
Built in the 14th century, this abbey is a marvel to behold. The tides cause it to become an island. During the highest tides of the year, passage to the island is blocked as the road is covered by water. Cherie and I stayed overnight at La Tête Noire and our hosts, Jean and Inès were fantastic. They are 2 of the 18 people who actually live on the island. 12 of those 18 are monks. Cherie’s next clue was foundRead More
After landing in Paris at 9 AM, we headed to pick up a rental car. Cherie found the next clue waiting in the passenger’s seat. After 12 hours of flying, I drove us 4 and a half hours to Normandy. For those of you not in-the-know, the Disney movie “Tangled” has a castle that was inspired by Mont St Michel. This structured, erected in the 14th century, feels like it should be one of the wonders of the world. CherieRead More
