Monday, November 11, 2013

Today is a French National Holiday celebrating those who lost their lives defending France in WWII.  Pretty quiet around town.  Was surprised that there wasn't a ceremony on the Cours, but French flags were flying everywhere and we celebrated in our own way, remembering all the statues and monuments that we have come across on our travels, honoring those who served in the army and especially in the resistance.  Still very much remembered by the French people.  How lucky we have been in the US not to have experienced an enemy on our soil.

Had a nice lunch back at the apartment and a wonderful dinner at...

One of top 5 Restaurants in Aix

Couldn't believe that they were open this evening!  Had a nice chat with Mitch himself and enjoyed one of the best meals we have had in France.  How lucky we were to have caught them on a slow night.  Almost impossible to get a reservation especially in the upstairs dining room. But there we sat, right at the most sought after table by the window - for three hours of absolute heaven!

We had such a great time.  Mitch is incredible!  We told him he should be in Paris, but he insists that the slower pace in Aix - and the weather - convinced him that this is where he should be. What a charmer! We were so lucky to have had the chance to meet him.  Cannot even express wonderful an evening we had.  The complete dining experience.  Nothing to compare!

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