AAAHHhh. One more week and Mello Velo will once again roll in the south of France! You might ask what are you looking forward to most? The food, wine, people, riding my bike on the most amazing roads????? Right now I have to say............getting away from election 2008 coverage! I pledge to all the 3 people who read this that I will not open a single news source during my 3 weeks in France. I do fear that much like a Soap opera that nothing will really change and upon my return we will be no closer to a decision.
Here at Mello Velo we are starting a "Drink of the day" section in the blog where we will share a picture and the composition of our chosen drink of the day, stay tuned for continuing eduction credits toward your PHD in Mixology. The photo is from the restaraunt Maison Gouin, the guests go down into the wine cellar and choose there own bottle! A highlight for all guests.
Once again last week I read how as Americans we rank last in vacation time! We are actually the only industrialized country that the government doesn't mandate any days of vacation a year! Sadly all this is true and worse yet, we as a people believe we don't deserve a vacation (shown by lowest vacation actually taken). I criss cross the country encouraging people to come on a bike tour and treat themselves to some much deserved pampering. Many people legitimately are unavailable to come but I see a consistent lack of believing they deserve a vacation....."I wish I could go but I have children" well I guess in 12 years when they are gone you can join us on the trip you always wanted to take, but then they will be in college and you wont be able to afford it, and then you'll be planning their wedding and wont have the time, and then the grandchildren, and then the dirt nap. As a long time ER nurse I have watched too many people miss the chance to live life another day and therefore I get very frustrated when people don't grab life and celebrate. So the next time you find yourself daydreaming a vacation, make it a reality, for yourself, your family, for the people who don't have the choice.
Hasta Siempre
Joe
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