This is when things start to get interesting. A smudge of the thumb and the fine line between virtual and real is erased. Within…shall we say…two minutes of having met Dash from the amazing blog French Sampler, I sensed that she was exactly the kindred spirit that I had hoped. But to have her sitting across from me at a small café just outside of the train station in Aix! I scanned her face eagerly. Would there be signs of her panoplie of knowledge, her distinct elegance? I had long appreciated her honest writing, been inspired as she worked hard to improve her photography and was always beautifully surprised by her subject matter. Our tastes are mind-bogglingly similar, it is true but had I misjudged her and she me? A warm smile spread out across her face. We started talking and didn’t stop for the next six hours. And it passed like the blink of an eye. We were still at lunch after three and when finally we pulled ourselves out of our comfortable volley to move, we wisely abandoned our best laid plans and let our feet and cameras lead us. How wonderful to be just two women wandering. Alright, I’ll say it, deux blogueuses. Both looking, discovering with no one to hurry us in the least sense. Cameras in hand, focusing at the eye and click. Quite like a good connection. I have written about the wonderful city of Aix many times and it was lovely to watch her discover its rich diversity. We decided to make mutual posts, revealing our farandole on the same day without showing each other in advance. So I will look forward to finding where her eye landed nearly as much as I will spending time with Dash again…
Now, as quick as you can name the name of Lartigue’s favorite muse (“Renée!”), let’s hop on over to Dash’s wonderful blog:
And for those of you that are visiting for the first time from chez elle, a very warm welcome indeed.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
It's the best of blogging, isn't it Carla? These friendships? Happy girl, I am!
GREAT question Wyn! Where do they lead…I love it! If I were a braver soul, I would have tried to open them to find out…
Yes, she really is Sharon. Such a wonderful gift. And yes, Aix is just as beautiful as ever–waiting for your return!
You of all people will LOVE her!!!
Thank you Virginia. If you had been with us that day we would have made for a fearsome triumvirate! Actually, maybe we need to make that happen when you visit France?!? Something to think about…
xo
Thank you for signing up Loree! Jeanne is so amazing, isn't she? Another fellow blogger that I would love to meet one day–although Vietnam is pretty far to go! 😉
Yay, that is great Judith. Dash really goes for quality, I know you will love reading her. And how fun that you did the same thing with your friend Cheryl! Dash and I were like giddy kids when it came time to hit the "publish" button!
What a gorgeous post Heather… and how fabulous that you and Dash have met… I am sure she had an equally wonderful time with you… as you are brilliant company… Love the shots of Aix… I am coming with you next time!! xv
Kindred spirits just love it! what a heart warming read of both your blogs to be transported with you both not only to the beautiful Aix but a little glimpse into a new friendship! thank-you for sharing girls….
Carla x
OMG – how wonderful are these doors and door handles that you have captured Heather – I am just a breath away from hopping on a plane and heading back!!! Soooooooooo gorgeous – one has to think of who has handled them!! where are they now!! where do they lead is the big one!!