Les Escargots Françaises

It's not everyday you have a platter of freshly cooked escargots in front of you, ready to be eaten in Lyon. It's very rare to try the coast of Spain's octopus in olive oil unless that's where you find yourself. Why not try an original pizza in Naples even if you've never liked tomatoes? Why not? Why back out of these situations? Due to fear? Fear you might like them?

Today we were invited to try escargots with a French-German family. We absolutely loved them. I have to confess I was a little bit hesitant about it at first, then I saw them and the hesitation grew. But why not? I dug one out of the shell with the fork provided and without looking at it too much I placed it in my mouth. Mmmmm! Let me give you and idea: garlic, butter and salt are the perfect combination, and all you can taste when eating escargots.

Back in Canada I had a hard time trying new things, putting strange food in my mouth. These past two months have taught me that life hands you opportunities and you have to be a coward not to take them. Because honestly, how often are you going to get to try real French escargot? You see the sights and take the pictures but a far better way to travel is to talk with locals and TRY EVERYTHING that is placed I front of you at dinner time because you might just fall in love with it.