The Stakes Have Been Raised

Well, more like my standards...if that was even possible.  The other day we took a trip to the châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry.  So far Villandry is my favorite and you'll see why in a minute.

But first a lil schpeal about Azay.  This château was home to the François le Premier.  His symbol was the salamander, which I think is SO cool!  Except they were portrayed a lot more vicious back then.  Above one of the fire places in the château there was a carving that had a salamander breathing fire with an inscription in Latin I believe that translated to something along the lines of "I take in fire and breath out water."  But don't quote me.  I really like this saying because it's him trying to create peace within his land as King.  Here are some sweet pics!

NOW onto the GOOD stuff!  I. Am. IN. LOVE. with Villandry!  I don't think I will ever be satisfied in life because I won't ever live there.  I guess the best I could do is either get proposed to or get married there.  A girl can dream right?  I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves.

I'm off to Paris tomorrow morning for an excursion to the Musee d'Orsay and Notre Dame.  Then I'm spending the night with some ladies and sightseeing some more on Sunday. 

A bientôt!