Rita's Reflections

Having been to France several times previously I envisioned this trip to be like visiting old friends. Instead, it was one new fantastic experience after another shared with an amazing group of women and led by three learned women, "girls" whom I will never forget.

Special memories for me are being at the absolute front of the line at Versailles and winning the Amazing Race to locate the Gabrielle d'Estrees and her Sister, a very sexy painting.

Other amazing experiences were the 365 steps climb to the top of Mont S. Michel and observing a religious service in progress with the priest swinging the incense vessel; the beautiful water lilies at Giverny; our cheese tasting picnic on the grounds of a castle; and most of all joining others in the singing of our National Anthem during a service at the Normandy Cemetery.

Rita