Horsing Around
Elizabeth Guillebeau and her mother, Julie Guillebeau took a castle-to-castle tour of the Loire Valley in France. And they did it on horseback. Learn about the food, language barriers, scenic countryside and even the perils of horsing around in France.
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I know that there are a lot of things you have to do in life, but I think there are also things we need to do for our lives. I was hoping this would be one of those things for my mother.
My mother, Julie Guillebeau, is the hardest- working person I know. She gives in every way possible and puts her children before her own ambitions. I try and find occasions to show my appreciation. I went looking online for equestrian vacations and stumbled upon a week-long trail ride through the Loire Valley in France. I thought this was perfect. My mother enjoys many aspects of the French culture. Our last name is even French. She is fluent in the language, knows the cooking, lives in a French country–style house.
My mother is extremely good at finding reasons to work and not spend money. I thought I might have some difficulty getting her to go. So, in late January 2009, I e-mailed my mom the website link, hiddentrails.com, and one message: “I don’t want to hear any fuss over this. We’re going May 31st.” To my surprise, my mother did not hesitate at all.
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