It is amazing to me how different an environment can be depending on the time of day, the season of the year. Remi and I had first visited Sault a few years back after having spent an early morning in the lavender fields. They were in full bloom and so were we, giddy and infused so that all we saw took on a perfumed glow.
What a change, then, as we walked the village’s empty streets on our most recent visit.
Gone were the roving groups of laughing lookers.
It was as is if, with relief, Sault no longer had to put its game face on…
…and could just let its insides flop out for all to see.
So we strolled around quietly and I looked beyond the edges…
…and into a time worn softness.
Not to mention the bluntness of everyday living. Such as a sign (a warning?) that we were entering “The Dog Pee Neighborhood”…
…Ben looked at me as if to say, “Reeeally?” He was right at home!
Our laughter echoed, it was absorbed into the walls…
…and made the leaves grow.
That gray autumn day drew colors that we might not have otherwise seen…
…and lifted up textures like blowing sand.
It was one Sault. Not ‘the’ Sault. Travelling is such a mirage isn’t it?
And I saved the fun for last…I will see what face Sault will show me this weekend! We are running away again, just for a few days. Yes, to our little cabanon to drink in The Quiet. I told you that we wouldn’t be able to stay away. It is supposed to rain but I don’t care. All the better to wash the dust from my eyes to see clearly. Hoorah!
So, yes, the Luberon series will continue…
Have a wonderful weekend everyone…
Ps. I am thrilled that Lost in Arles was mentioned by the amazing Carla Coulson on her blog Carla Loves Photography. I have found so many wonderful blogs through her suggestions. If this is your first visit here, welcome! Merci, Carla.
Heather – I missed this and so now have seen such wonderful detail – you excelled this time I think – an all time super look at the exquisite detail and taste of heritage!! Wow!!
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments! We were blissfully out of internet range all weekend and so it was lovely to come back to all of this happiness!!! Un grand merci…You are all so wonderfuL 🙂
Charming as always and really like the old decorative ironworks. And how can you not love a place like this. There's even an area where Ben knows he's welcomed.
Have a great get away Heather!
Amelia
XO
Exquisite photographs, as always, and such a sense of calm.
I do find myself wondering what sort of footwear was once sold behind the storefront reading "Chaussures."
🙂
What a beautiful blog I've found today! I started on My French Country Home, skipped over to David Terry and found you!
Bee x
I'm so happy you're coming back my way! Enjoy your time in the Luberon. Maybe I'll bump into you again 😉 xx
Ah the south beautiful every season…great pictures!
Your photos are beautiful, they bring out the texture of Sault. I love how you capture all the little details that most of us would probably pass by without a second glance.
Spectacular photos, Heather. And lovely to meet you on Saturday! Hopefully we will meet again and have more chance to chat over the loud boom of English expats in a gathering. xo Karen