Apologies for not doing a post last night, but after the Conference dinner, it was 1 am and I had an early start for the Technical Trip (Day 1)! So here is a wrap up the last couple of days...
Firstly, the 'Grey Brigade' have been busy touring the city, so I can not really update you to much on them. I last saw them all properly on Sunday night as I had an early morning start for the conference. Here is the Conference Venue (see the banner they had done!)
Conference Venue, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
2nd ETS Conference, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.The presentations were all excellent, some were in French, and as my year 9/10 French is a bit rusty, I got an interprator's headset and listened to them! Lunch was AMAZING to say the least...
The afternoon sessions were also very good, and apart from technical difficulties with the laptop they were using, all was done by late afternoon.
For the Conference Dinner, I had to race back to the Hotel to get changed, and then race back up (20min walk each way) to get the bus out to the Chateaux de Brissac. This was a very grand Chateaux, and a stunning place to have a dinner!
Chateaux de Brissac, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
2nd ETS Chateaux de Brissac, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
Dinner Chateaux de Brissac, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.Today, the morning started with the technical tours, and mine went to the Geves, which is a seed testing facility, before heading out to the CTPS Turf Trials.
CTPS Turf Trials, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
Turf Trials, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.Upon returning to the Conference venue, we were once again treated to a bounty supply of food and wines... YUMM!!!
Lunch Canapes Cured Leg Ham, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
Lunch Canapes, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
Lunch Canapes, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.
Lunch Canapes, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.So that is where I am at today. I am, as with Julie I suspect, very low at the moment, and finding it hard to concentrate at the conference. However, keeping busy is keeping my mind active and not dwelling on what is to come... I will be reposting a tribute slideshow I did for Louise tomorrow, and we will also be travelling to Paris...
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Looks interesting all of it, but you know me. The FOOD is my real weakness!
ReplyDeleteHere is to good, safe, travels tomorrow, and you know I will be with you in spirit!
Hugs and Blessings to you all.