Bon appetit!
Meanwhile back on our ship, the staff prepares the dining room for the next meal service. Multi-course lunch & dinner menus change every day. And guests with special dietary needs . . . including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free cuisine and more . . . need not worry.
photo courtesy of AmaWaterways
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Wine Pairings
We strolled over to Nicolas wine merchant which offers a wide selection of French wines. Some members of the group purchased wines to take home.
Notice that the wines are presented by region. We didn’t need to take any back to the ship. We certainly enjoyed our fair share of Cotes du Rhone, Bourgogne, Beaujolais & other wines onboard paired with dinner menu items during the week.
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In Celebration of Wine
Travel expert, Burt Wolf, discusses the AmaWaterways Wine Cruises introduced in 2011. They will be offering over 30 wine-themed cruises in 2013 & 2014.
Local Lunch spot
I noticed many local residents had stopped by for a delicious midday meal & some socializing. Here, a classic paella before the lunch rush leaves it dessimated! it’s a good idea to arrive early.
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A Social Affair
River cruising tends to be a very social mode of travel due to small number of people on each vessel. The cozy bar & lounge area is a natural gathering place for passengers to mix & mingle.
photo of AmaCerto courtesy of AmaWaterways
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Our Lady Reigns
The gleaming white Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica high atop the hill overlooking the city.
A closer look at the facade of this sacred site . . . built in a neo-Byzantine style of architecture . . . a roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Below, the crypt of Saint-Jean . . . note the rather austere exterior contrasts sharply with the church’s richly decorated interior . . . including gilt, marble, stained glass windows, and colored mosaics.
Stroll to the back terrace for a magnificent bird’s eye view from the Hill of Prayers over the entire city . . . which we will tour tomorrow.
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Three Rivers
They say there are 3 rivers in Lyon . . . the Saone River in the foreground . . . the Rhone River in the midground . . . hint: follow the tree lines across . . . and the Beaujolais . . . because so much wine flows through here (joke!)
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Welcome Aboard!
Postcards from Lyon . . . staff members Elena & Peter welcome us aboard the AmaDagio cocktail reception with a glass of Veuve Clicquot French champagne for each passenger . . . and a red rose for each lady . . . a nice touch!
Ready to Set Sail
AmaDagio’s Cruise Manager John Riley & Hotel Director Luis de Sousa Marques . . . along with Captain Louis Devaux (not shown here) . . . greeted passengers and prepared us for our cruise . . . on the Saone & Rhone Rivers . . . south from Lyon to Arles.
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