Culinary Diversity

We've had guests in two different rooms this past week with very different dining agendas & I've found them both very interesting.


In #9 is a man alone from Tennessee, who grew up in this area and came back to eat the foods he remembered from his childhood. He never leaves his room until dinnertime. Most of the day, I smell cigarette smoke emanating from his door, but we never see him. He's been in there for 5 days, leaving only for his evening meal.


On the other hand, in #10 we have a french couple from Quebec. They are travelling with a complete kitchen. They have a plug in cooler, state of the art compact gas grill and all the necessary cookware, and dining accoutrements. Each day, they spread a blue tablecloth on our deck table and enjoy a tres elegant breakfast, lunch & dinner complete with wine.


They've been towing 2 bicycles and a motorcycle on a flat bed trailer. Each morning they take a bike ride & every afternoon they double on the motorcycle for another jaunt. It just strikes me that these people have planned very well & have taken full advantage of the attractions at every stop they've made. Their stay here started with 2 nights & grew to 4.


It was with regret that madame told me tomorrow morning they were heading north to get their Quebec marine business ready to open for the season.