wines have tears

it took us a couple of days to sober up. but it has been a good trip. a glorious journey with a prodigious combination of personalities: a photographer, two painters, a teacher, a reporter, a commercial film director, a model/actress, a writer, a producer and a blogging stay-at-home mother of two.

a road trip punctuated by bugs splashing on the windshield and typical manhood car talk. the unexpectedly agitated clouds. the waves of rain storms. the 100°F. the Burgundy (Bourgogne) wine road. Romanee Conti. the fine restaurants and the wines, Nuits-st-Georges, Pommard and Volnay.

the ramen noodles and cucumbers in improvised rest areas. the dirty jokes. my celebrity friend relishing anonymity like a rare entity. enchanting fog that seemed to wrap us like a magical spell in Harry Potter-esque woods. the sight of my husband being merely happy. and the endearing satisfaction of watching someone you've loved for 8 years and still learn new things about him. bundles of common sense. the shadow of a  full-of-my-blood-giant-belly mosquito. visiting a wine cave and learning about the preciousness of mould. and that wines have tears. the things you remember the most are rarely the most significant and meaningful ones.

going on this trip while my marriage was sagging has been redeeming. I've figured out a lot of things. and I've learned a lot. so I'm back. in many different ways.

Comments

[carol]

You sure have a way with words. Sounds like you had a fabulous time. i like the way you said that your marriage was "sagging". That's great. I wasn't aware, but am so glad that you feel its back on track.

Jealous that you got away to such a wonderful place, but VERY happy for the two of you. Now...spill it...who's your famous friend???

[Seriously Steph.]

I'm with Carol, now dish, dish, dish! HA!

It sounds like a magnificient trip and you'll have to tell us more about it and all your revelations along the way when you get back into the bloggin' groove. Glad you're back!

[blackbird]

I want to say 'I told you to go awaay with him,' but I will be nicer and say --
it sounds lovely...tho commercial film directors make me edgy.

[Vanessa_AR]

France is beautiful. More photos, please!

[Joelene]

Yeah, for special trips! You sound good, That makes me happy!

[AnP]

Good for you!

[Marilyn]

So glad you had such a beautiful time (and that's a very sweet post). Relationships always have their saggy moments...it's what we do with them that counts. And you did just what you needed to do. Good for you!!

[Susie Sunshine]

Glad you had such a marvelous break with fun people, it's important.

New rule: less kid whine and more adult wine.

[juliana]

I also glad you had a great time to relax. It's always important to have these times together to get to know your significant other better. I hope all goes well in the future.

[Melissa]

Welcome "back" and may this feeling stay with you!

Sounds like you and your husband had a wonderful vacation.