Going for a walk wasn’t my idea. Remi had coaxed me into it. The wind was whipping on the hills above Les Baux but there was sun to soak and vistas to gaze on. The act of opening to look out untangled all of the crossed-wires that had bundled up in my nerve box and short-cut hopped the haze of too much thinking.
We took to the paths…
…bent into details…
…and let the dogs run free.
No noise, no encumberments. Best to roll my arms in the air and toss my head back…
…to let it all evaporate into the air or cobweb the trees but get it gone good.
And it did. I came back breathing soft and slow.
Wishing you all a change of scenery as well as just a simply wonderful weekend ahead…
What beautiful and scenic views!!!
Merci beaucoup, Pauline! C'est enorme, ça! I honestly think that you may be the only person in Arles that knows that this blog exists beyond mes amis. Please, the next time you see us, don't hesitate to say hello. And yes, I am trying to take Kipling to les Arenes the evening as he needs a bit of grass "pour faire les choses"–something a bit of a challenge in Arles!
It is so simpe Loree and yet we forget to take care of ourselves from time to time, no?
Life stresses can hit us sometimes unexpectedly with no considerations for location…:). Maybe I can feel a fraction of what you're going through. About week or so ago, I had to fly out of here fast. My son had emergency surgery. Thank God, he came through it fine. I left him in the capable hands of my daughter-in-law and a home care nurse. I trust the capable hands of your wonderful partner and your beautiful furry babies will soon restore balance and harmony into your life. XOXO Amelia
Hi Heather,
I live in Arles and discovered your blog at random. It's quite a coincidence because just a few days after I started reading about Ben and Kipling, I saw you all walking around les Arenes, where I live! I recognised the dogs immediately and they are truly beautiful.
Pauline
You are so amazing, Julia. I am so very, very happy that we have met via the formidable tg. I think that, while different, we all have some very interesting things in common. You inspire me to no end, so thank you!!!!
Thanks NK, thinking of you…
That is Kipling. Isn't he something?
Bisous my beautiful lady.
Speaking of blogs I am horribly behind on, Miss Jackie, you are at the top of the list! Must get caught up!!
Merci, Ann. Tellement gentille ça. And with all of the pressure that you have been under, I wish that you could have joined us!!