This is the last day of the ten-day photo challenge in which Su from Zimmerbitch invited me to participate. Ten travel photos with no explanation. The only requirement is to nominate someone else to do the same and pingback to my blog. But it’s the last day and almost Christmas, so I’ll just ask anyone who wants to participate to do so and I hope you’ve enjoyed the series.
This, that and the other thing 
I don’t know which, but presumably a French chateau, Janet? 🙂 🙂
Reading comments backwards, so I saw that you found out that it was. 🙂
Ha! I should read the tags first! Usually they’re at the bottom so I always forget to look at the top. Merry Christmas 🙂 🙂
Merry Christmas to you, too, Jo. I know it’s not what we’d hoped to have for Christmas, but we’ll just have to make it the best one we can and be thankful for the technology that enables us to talk to a/o see our loved ones far away. ❤
Just has a lovely unChristmas Christmas lunch with friends. Definitely making the most 🙂 🙂
I knew you would. 🙂 A good wine helps, too (and maybe a good whine beforehand.)
A good whine followed by wine, eh?
Got it in one. 😉
😄😄
Ahhhh … a peaceful estate in the Burgundian countryside.
And surrounded by vineyards! What’s not to like?
That was a lovely 10-day arm-chair tour, Janet. Thanks for taking us along. This house looks beautiful and quite posh.
Yes, “posh” would certainly describe it, although “chateau” is probably better than “house” and not just because it’s in France. 🙂
D’accord! Chateau would be a better word. 😀
🥰
Thanks for joining in Janet. I knew I’d enjoy your photos — and I have.
I’m glad and thanks for inviting me. Hopefully next year will bring lots more travel photos, even if “just” from the Southwest. I see from my world clock that you’re already into Christmas Eve Day. Any special traditions?
We’re not a particularly “Christmassy” family. In the past, we’d have a Christmas Eve dinner with the boy child, but he’s working long hours today. I have a couple of meals to prepare/contribute to tomorrow, so today is a still a cooking day.
We always opened our stocking gifts on Christmas Eve after a meal of hors d’oeuvres, and everything else the next day. This year it’s just the two of us for Christmas Eve and I think only my husband has a couple small things in his stocking that he doesn’t even know are there, so we’ll probably watch a Christmas movie and relax. Having Mom and Dad over for lunch Christmas Day, but that’s not a difficult meal to prepare in the morning.
We’ve pretty much abandoned gifts this year and made donations to charities instead.
Sounds like a grand idea. Through someone in our neighborhood, we found a family who needs help and gave gift certificates to them. That type of thing is a big part of Christmas, as far as I’m concerned.
That’s lovely.
We’ve always supported the City Mission, especially at Christmas. This year, we’ve just taken it a bit further. The boy-child has really embraced it; organising a collection at his workplace too.
Hi Janet – that is a super cool
Photo for the last day of the travel series
And wishing you a great holiday
Thanks, Yvette. It was a gorgeous little village surrounded by amazing wineries.
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. Tomorrow afternoon we’re zooming with the girls, son-in-law, and one sister-in-law (and possibly another one.) Then Christmas Day lunch, my parents will be here for a bit. 🙂 I hope you have time with loved ones in whatever way works out.
Thanks – keeping things simple on our end – right now having an early Christmas kind of thing with son and his fiancé
And then delivering Christmas Eve plates to neighbors – but all treats were store bought because the hubs was thinking people might toss homemade stuff this year and I rather agree – anyhow – holiday is off to a pleasant and quiet start 🎄😊
And hope your zoom times are great
Not sure if you have the upgraded zoom account but what an awesome company to extend the free accounts for the holidays (and for educators)
The zoom company seems to have a good vibe and culture
Sounds like a good Christmas Eve. I often do plates of cookies but this year I thought I’d wait until after Christmas when things have calmed down. I was considering store bought as well.
One of our daughter has an upgraded account through her work, so that will work well Nice of them to do the free accounts.
Yeah and even though they made so much money during the pandemic (assuming they did) it did not mean they had to be generous
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This has been a wonderful – and varied – series of photos. You’ve seen so much of the world!
And what a generous offer. I’m strongly tempted to take you up on it; I’ve been wanting to bring my blog back to life but couldn’t come up with a focus. On the other hand, it’s been so long since I’ve been active here that nearly all the bloggers I used to follow seem to have faded away. I don’t know who I could reasonably invite…
Maybe I’ll just post a series of travel photos without claiming to be part of this challenge.
I’m happy you enjoyed them, Sharon, and it’s good to hear from you. Go for it! You can just do the challenge and link back, but offer it to anyone who wants to participate. Lots of people have just done that. It’s a good way to not have to decide what to post. 😉
And also, Merry Christmas.
And to you and yours as well, Sharon.
Oooh, looks very Burgundian…
It was. Those roofs are quite distinctive, aren’t they?
They are inimitable
Best one last! Enjoyed your ten day series 🙂
Thanks, Madhu. I’m glad you enjoyed the series. This chateau was so beautiful and we bought some delicious wine nearby as well.
The best part about travel in France😍
And then there are cheese and the delicious but not too sweet pastries and… 🙂
Ha those too. And the croissants!
And other breads. I’d say macarons, but I’m not such a big fan of them.
Me neither. But the Isphahan from Pierre Herme is to die for😭
Had to look that one up and although I know Ladurée has wonderful macarons, the Ispahahan looks more my speed as it has those fresh raspberries in the middle.
And lychee cream between rose macarons. Sounds over the top, but is divine😍
Great Post!
Thanks. Glad you liked it. 😉
janet
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Glad you enjoyed the shot and appreciate the visit.
janet
Amazing photos – thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it, Shain. Thanks for the visit and comment.
janet