We woke up early  to say goodbye to Janni, who had to go to work at 8. Just a great lady.


Worked on the web, answered some emails and then packed and tidied up our room. Tony took us for coffee and a croissant at an outside café.  Note - The croissant - the key to this flaky viennoiserie is simply a good butter—preferably from Normandy—with a high melting point.


We so appreciate what Tony has done for us. Often stayed up late at night just talking. Tony escorted us to the train station and waited with us as we watched the board to find the correct track for our train. Then  we boarded the wrong car thanks to me but, Dow corrected me and we eventually got off and on the right car on time (what can I say?). The train does not have Wi-Fi which is a bummer – oh well.

Janni and Tony are great hosts!


So we have received emails asking how we met Tony and Janni. First we met Tony in Pittsburgh as he is the son of Joe & Carmela, who own LaTavola Ristorante. Five years ago Tony opened  Pizza Taglio in East Liberty which served great pizza.  He had reconnected with Janni and they got married last year in Hawaii. She was posted in Seoul, South Korea at that time. She came to visit Tony in Pittsburgh where we met her and were so happy for the both of them. Her next posting was in Strasbourg so Tony closed Pizza Taglio and joined Janni in Strasbourg.


After a  fast train across France and a taxi ride to our place we settled in at our B&B. Bought a baguette then went to a nearby grocery store to buy pate, cheese and of course wine. That was our dinner for the night. We then walked to 2 of our favorite restaurants to make reservations for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Retired early, though  we miss our late night sessions with Tony.


Belles femmes - early adieu to Janni
Wilma get a tummy rub
Look over here Tony
land is very flat
our cheese and pate
answer e mails first
so good
menu for tomorrow's dinner
will be here Saturday
Menu
happy hour - kir royale
Our place
Kitchen part of living area
small bedroom but, it is fine with us
living area
They held this event at the restaurant where we ate last Saturday in Strasbourg
Tony sent a picture of the sauce he just made "He nailed it"
Gift of Azerbaijan wine left by former ambassador - not bad
Map to a restaurant to make reservations for Sunday

Day 6

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