Category Archives: Chateau Diaries

Day 4 “Wedding From Hell” Arrival

Morning before the Arrival

Meet Veronique and Francoise:

Monday was the day Susy’s “Wedding from Hell” was scheduled to arrive. I met with Susy downstairs near the kitchen where I just finished eating breakfast. “Today we have a lot more to do...
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Day 2-3 The Orientation

The Orientation

My first two days were spent as an orientation of sorts, Susy started by giving me a notebook, a pen, and said to me, “If it isn’t written, it isn’t true. You have to make sure you make lots of notes so that you know...
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The Proposal

The proposal

I walked out onto the back gravel terrace; hundreds of potted flowers were scattered without rhyme or reason along with miscellaneous patio tables, chairs, and a few parasols. I had been asked to choose a table where Susy and I could dine together. The...
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Day 0 – Travel

Day 0 Travel day:

Today I have set out on a journey to France. Because of a previous wedding contract that flew me to France for photography, I ended up being offered a 6 month contract working at a chateau in the Loire Valley. Although the chateau...
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