We had an early start this morning. We had to get up to get transport from the hotel to the train station. Once all of us got there, we took care of the train pass and boarded. Soon we arrived in Blois. It is a wonderful town full of shops, vendors, and restaurants. However, it is a very sloped place. Getting to the hotel was quite a climb. After we had found our roommates and settled in we visited the Chateau in Blois. There Harrison gave his presentation. The chateau had three parts, each built by different people at different times in different architectural styles. It was very interesting to explore the chateau chronologically through the oldest to newest parts. You could see the evolution of architecture and style as you walked through it. As common in French chateaus, the inside was very opulent and luxurious. There were paintings, colorful tapestries, and fine furniture everywhere. The bedrooms were simply magnificent in their decoration. After we finished the tour we returned to the hotel and were given a few hours to roam Blois to shop and explore. As said before, it is a great little town with much to do. There were many stores of all kinds to explore. Dinner then entailed afterwards. After a roughly four course meal we all settled down to bed. It was a long but enjoyable day.
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