It was time for us to give France another chance. Those who know us have heard both Pat and me tell the story of our 2018 nightmare trip. A traitorous jaunt that was overshadowed by train strikes, a machete-wielding lunatic, and a memorable bout of food poisoning that I am still convinced was caused by street market potatoes bathed in undercooked chicken juices. With those memories put to rest and a love for French cheese, bread, and especially wine, we decided to get back on