Ballooning around the Alps in Switzerland

We flew at a balloon meet last weekend, in Crans Montana, a VERY POSH ski resort. We were asked to fly the Crans Montana balloon, so Peter was the 'Hare' for every flight (but in Switzerland, they call it the 'renard' or fox). The flights were spectacular but the down side is all flights had to be only about 30 minutes long due to wind currents and landing opportunities.

Discovered a gem of a restaurant

Happy New Year to all, and we wish everyone health and happiness in the years to come. We went on a drive to the North and found a 'Plus Belle Village' as listed in the Micheline Guide called 'Les Plus Beaux Détours de France'. But better yet, in the old village square, we happened upon a tiny restaurant called 'Les Sommeliers'. We had a 2 course meal that rivalled anything we have ever had, for $16.00. The service was spectacular, the local wine superb, the ambiance warm and friendly... even the 'loo' was decorated with warmth and flare! Loved it. I had a starter (smoked salmon, creme frais on blinis, which I shared with Peter) and a main (baby deer slow cooked in wine). Peter had a main (three types of fish in a cream/wine sauce, and a dessert of roasted chestnut cream cake roll which he shared with me). Love being in France!!!