More exploration of Beaune today. We paid a visit to the central tourist attraction, pictured here, the Hotel-Dieu. In 1443, during the 100 Years’ War (who fights for 100 years?), the town of Beaune was just devastated. A kindly citizen of means enlisted a number of artists to and builders to construct a fancy and free hospital for the benefit of the poor. It has this ridiculously cool tile roof and some pretty high-tech plumbing for the 1400s.
Later, stopped in a cheese shop. I felt like Wallace from Wallace & Gromit. I asked the owner if a particularly stinky cheese was sufficiently strong, and she winked at me. Ah, France!
Kids are holding up pretty well without their usual electronic aids. Henry’s taken to journal writing, which is a freak out. We’re not saying anything for fear of jinxing it. Finley’s on book 100 or something, and Esmé has entered imaginary stuffed animal world. Deeply.
I’m reading the first Harry Potter book. Yes, the first. All the others have read all the books, but I like to see if something has legs before I jump on board.
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