Now that I've returned from Europe, I'd like to give a recap of all the beautiful places I saw as well as the wonderful people I met. A definite impression was made from each location on me and I would relish the opportunity to go back and perform again in any of the places I had been.
First and foremost, the people. I met the most interesting, kind people. Staying with families like Bernard and "Cat" was amazing. My first real English-style tea was delivered while I stayed with them. Their garden is amazing! A fountain adorns the left side of the landscape and some of the most gorgeous Ivy I've ever seen.
I stayed with Pauline next. Her home is gorgeous! She has murals on almost every wall with different scenes and artwork.
The rest of my time was spent in Hotels, but it was still a wonderful experience being with my bandmates in River Cities Jazz - Who by the way, were tremendous!
In France I met Sebastian and Eric - both gentlemen were very kind to me. I'm hoping to get to see at least one of them again when I go back.
The scenery that divided the landscape can only be described as majestic, gorgeous and full of history. I was allowed to tour so many interesting places. A distillery in France where they specialize in Kirsch and Absinthe. A town that the Romans built and still has aqueducts and tombs in it. Stone walls that separated farmland. Scrolling billboards in Paris. Hidden grottoes. Castles. The Swiss Alps. Lake Geneva. Exotic plants. The Montreux Jazz Festival.
*sigh* I'm determined to go back and have a decent handle on French when I do. I'd really love to get to know the people I've met on a deeper level and to perform again for them giving 110% more.
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