A true Sunday. Sleeping in late then dipping carefully shredded Italian brioche into my coffee, listening to our friends that had stayed over after a joyful evening as they mused on this and that, their knowing to let me be until I am fully awake. Each paging through picture books with waving lapses of silence filled only with the ping-pong of Baroque. Meanwhile, beyond the window-pane the sun was arm-wrestling with the clouds. It won and was victorious. Out we wandered, working up an appetite for the omelette aux chanterelles that Chef Remi had promised. I took my camera along as the light was singing just to me, I felt that I had the sun in my arms and love in my heart.
Hungry from looking, we stayed at table until 4 pm, lingering over the St. Marcellin and sweet clementines. After our friends said their goodbyes, it was time for une petite sieste, the kind filled with sleeping without sleeping, the best I know. But I could hear noises outside my window as I dozed and was finally drawn to see what could it be. While I was dreaming, workers from the city had been as busy as bees, stringing up, then testing the lights for the Christmas season. I smiled at the Milky Way just below my feet, as they winked little hellos while lighting up the dark.
It really was lovely, Debra. We all need that from time to time. And as you can see, Mr. B was happy too!
Hope all is well there and that you are staying warm. I would love to have another cooking post from you, it has been a while. Just a thought!
xo,
H
Goes both ways…:)
Amelia
You write beautifully and your photos are truly lovely.
Just found your blog on the comment section of Ella's "Tales from the chambre de bonne" and I'm enjoying reading your poetic descriptions of that unique place and your beautiful life.
You are a very gifted writer and photographer!
Regards
Sylvia
Your images are beautiful and so glad you appreciate what's before you it's stunning! Sounds like you had the perfect day!
XXX
Debra~
Suspected as much 😉
PS. Loree, I forgot to add that I was so pleased with that first photo too but it was just the light giving me a gift–those are the houses across from the Arena! I loved the shadows made by the arches. 🙂
I often look at blogs when I can't sleep, Janey–so glad that mine made you happy. Hope that you are dreaming peacefully now!
HOORAY! Hooooraaaaay…*happy dance*
Glad you liked them! I had to move fast to capture them…
Only you would notice that!