Poirot-tini

Venice Simplon posted this on their facebook page.  Something to perhaps get in the mood for the train?

All Aboard the Orient!

Seeking a little intrigue and glamour on these warm summer nights? How about sitting back to enjoy the Venice Simplon-Orient Express’ signature cocktail, the Poirot-tini? Inspired by Agatha Christie’s famous character Hercule Poirot, this sinfully delicious cocktail was created while David Suchet, the actor who portrays the suave detective, was aboard the train in 2009. Whether or not you are on your own glam excursion this summer, the creative combination of cognac, Cointreau, and champagne might just transport your taste buds into another era. Remember, as always, to drink responsibly.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Poirot-tini

Recipe:
1/2 oz Cognac
1/4 oz Cointreau
3 drop Boker’s bitter or (Fernet, Angostura)
Top  with Champagne
Shake Cognac, Cointreau and Bitter. Pour in to a Martini glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry and a twist of lemon

Santorini

Another "faux vacation" perhaps?  This destiantion may be more likely than the Oreint Express - you just never know.  While watching a "young adult" movie I became fasinated with Santorini.  What a view.  In the meantime I checked on the Orient Express and the web site is still saying it's sold out for next year.  Well we KNOW that's not true!  Perhaps after this year's train begins the journey they will start taking reservations for 2012.  I think that's the way it worked last year.

  

Childhood vacations

In the 50's we vacationed at Winterburns in Three Lakes, Wisconsin.  This is a view from the hill looking down at the lake.  Between the ages of around 3 to 5 (I think) I would run down the hill and hit the dock full speed and jump in the lake.  Unfortunatley I didn't know how to swim yet so my sister and my brothers had to fish me out of the lake many times!  Well I'm having no luck at all getting the picture posted so perhaps I can add it later!  Just figured it out!  Hope the rental agency I got the pic from doesn't mind.