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I asked for two double rooms, at least one of which must have two single beds. This was because even in that sexually enlightened age, Tracy and Lili, who came from a good family, and who much to the regret of Teddy and myself, were not accustomed to sleeping with their boyfriends, not even long terms ones. Whether Tracy and Lili shared a room with a double or two single beds did not matter. But I was not keen to share a double bed with Teddy and I’m sure the sentiment was reciprocated.
I’m also sure the hotel staff thought this was all done for appearances and that we would re-arrange ourselves after checking in. Sadly they were wrong. The rooms were neat and clean and smelled of lavender. The white porcelain washbasins and ornately styled chromium taps gleamed. Getting ready for dinner was a long process. Not long for Teddy and I, but both Tracy and Lili were meticulous about the application of their make up. So while the girls applied their war paint, we went over the route plan for the next day.
The little restaurant in the Lion d’Or was crowded with local families and we soon found out why. The food and the service were first class and the price was very low for the quality we received. We chose a set price menu, which we selected while getting ourselves in the mood with a Kir aperitif. The meal started with onion soup. Next came a delicious pate. After this we were given a sorbet made from a liqueur, to clear the pallet, before attacking the main course, which was lamb served with fresh vegetables. Next came a cherry tart, then the cheese board and finally coffee. We splashed out on an after dinner brandy, before departing for a walk around the town. page 33 Copyright Frasquenet.com |
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