I thought that it might be time for another Palate Cleanser for those of us that have had our fill of goose and foie gras, whose ears are still ringing with the jangle of tinsel and the whiz of Jingle Bells.
So, let’s close our eyes for a moment and try to conjure a splash of sun on our faces.
It is a warm autumn day in the village of Vachères in the Luberon.
Remi, Ben and I have been determined to discover every single village within a reasonable radius of our cabanon rental and so have found ourselves here after a bit of pointing and tracing on the map.
The authentic calade stone paving, a rarity, pulls us along and eventually, apart.
Vistas beckon and I answer.
Ben is eventually sent down to find me, to pull me out of my reverie…
…and vain efforts of trying to smoosh down the light so that it will fit into my little black box.
When I am lead back to Remi, he is doing what he does best…
…transforming a ruin into an imaginary castle, just for two.
The bees swarm threateningly around us, wishing to guard their treasure trove of fallen prunes…
…so wistfully we move on, continuing to steal glances of inner lives…
…and outward barriers of time’s warriors as we go.
I wish to also extend un grand remerciement to all of you who left such kind Holiday Wishes. Thank you so very, very, very much.
A lovely day was had by all.
Remi, Ben and I are about to head out for a much needed walk in the country.
Hoping that you are able to relax and find a bit of peace, wherever you are…
Well if I had known you were going to be there I would have given you a tour! And I could have told you all about the stones and who had laid them to make them all shiny and new again 🙂
Aha! Yes, hotel reservations permitting, we will be going to Goldenfest! Forgot that I had mentioned it, and impressed that you remembered the date!
Welcome, Nicole–sending my Best for 2013 for you. 🙂
Yes, you understand perfectly and I am putting all that you suggested in order. 🙂 Yes, I do, it is linked with my profile, just click email!
As they say here "Ciao, ciao!"
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Isn't that when you are going to NYC? To see your son?
I think the post Christmas let down is probably a fairly common experience, of feeling a bit flat. I don't know what it is. Whether it is because it is set in our minds as such a goal and then it is all over so quickly, and then what after? I think we all build up such expectations for a perfect experience that little tensions can easily mar it, or feeling lonely and a longing for loved ones who are far away… A little quiet time, a walk while looking for beauty ( which you are so good at!) some favourite music, putting some flowers in the house to enjoy and being kind to yourself while knowing it will pass.
Have that third glass of bubbles and enjoy! Do you have an email address other than the blog?
Ciao, Deborah
I think the post Christmas let down is probably a fairly common experience, of feeling a bit flat. I don't know what it is. Whether it is because it is set in our minds as such a goal and then it is all over so quickly, and then what after? I think we all build up such expectations for a perfect experience that little tensions can easily mar it, or feeling lonely and a longing for loved ones who are far away… A little quiet time, a walk while looking for beauty ( which you are so good at!) some favourite music, putting some flowers in the house to enjoy and being kind to yourself while knowing it will pass.
Have that third glass of bubbles and enjoy! Do you have an email address other than the blog?
Ciao, Deborah
A beautiful village to dream about in the last days of 2012. Thank you for sharing your evocative images.
Nicole
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