From September 4th to 11th, 2010, wander the Medieval town of Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the French Alps, and take a boat ride on its crystal blue lake. Do you like pampering yourself on your vacations, then why not spend an afternoon at the Aix les Bains thermal baths inside your lakeside hotel? Are you the adventurous type? Then take a horseback ride in the Alps or fly through the trees at the High Ropes Adventure. Are you a foodie? Taste local chocolates, cheeses, wines and walnut oils. But don't just taste it - cook it too at a cooking class taught by one of Grand Bornand's best chefs and restaurateurs. Are you a history buff? Then satisfy your curiosity at Lyon's Old Town or Vienne's Roman Temple and Forum. Or just enjoy watching the hang gliders and sunset at a catered outdoor dinner on the top of a mountain overlooking Annecy's lake.
How'd that happen? I've never had a post doubled like that... Hmmm, Blogger does interesting things sometimes...
The Late Bloomer
Oh, Happy Belated Anniversary! I missed this post... I hope you shared a wonderful day together.
L'Étrangère Americaine
Joyeux anniversaire!!
Linda
And they said it wouldn't last! Happy Anniversary.
Leah
Happy anniversaire! :)
Melbourne to Metz
happy anniversary! :)xx
Jennie
Thanks everyone!
Joy, I learned who Guy Fawkes was only by watching V for Vendetta. Before that, I had no clue that November 5th was a holiday in the UK. But fireworks and burning effigies do sound like a festive anniversary!
joy suzanne
Lovely, Jennie! Happy anniversary. Did you know that November 5th is also Guy Fawkes day? Somebody send me an e-card, so that's why I know. If you'd like to make your anniversary celebrations more festive, you could always burn an effigy or two... It would be a nice tradition, don't you think? ;) You should start next year!
Here's to many more happy anniversaries. XO
Astrid
Happy anniversary!!!
Penny
Happy Anniversary!
Victoria
happy anniversary! congrats :)
Backinthegroove
ah congrats! Good luck for all the years to come! em xx
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