But as I have mentioned in the past, just because I hang my hat in this lauded region doesn’t mean that the everyday stress of life magically disappears. So while all is relatively well, health intact etc., Remi and I found ourselves in strong need of a soupape, a breather to let off the steam fogging up our vision.
We have discovered something of a spot of the “c’est réellement un spot ici” kind. It isn’t terribly well known, even amongst the Provençaux. A Secret Provence? Yes, it does exist but if you think I am going to tell you where it is, you overestimate my otherwise generous nature…at least for now.
Perhaps I am simply being my superstitious self. For every time we visit, no matter what worries pre-occupy our busy minds, they disappear like dandelion fluff. I am holding tight to my little talisman.
Yesterday the rain threatened, bullyishly, despite having already trapped us inside all weekend. But it passed. The path was still wet and we had to keep a strict eye on the furry ones who longed to roll in the mud.
For the first time, I had taken my camera with me, certain that the act of choosing to look would bring about something positive as it always does. And although I am not as thrilled with the photos as I was in taking them, I am content in the memory of that two hour stroll.
For as that golden light, the one that side-swipes the dark broke through, I stopped walking for a moment and a thought without thinking misted over me: “It really is beautiful, Provence.” Vision cleared.
Lucky me.
Merci, Manon mais vous savez autant que moi que ces photos sont just du "point and clic"…c'est la Provence qui est belle… 😉
Bonne journée à vous aussi,
H
Love you so much, Sister. You made my day…
Hello fellow Heather! 🙂 And thanks for signing up, there are lovely people here, you'll see.
Have a great day in Cali!
I am sitting here, smiling, just shaking my head! I am not going to say a WORD!
I thought that I had already visited! Will go back and double check. Dreams are always beautiful when they involve France!
xo,
H
De belles images de la Provence.
Bonne journée
Manon
Well,that would make a good post!Remi……………..what is the hold up?She is adorable, she can write she can take photos and she cooks!Plus, she speaks two languages!I think you should put a ring in an ice cube,(I know they do not serve ice cubes over yonder)but freeze a ring in a cube of ice then make her an aperitif with the cube……donot say anything until she spies it then she will be a wild red haired DAME waiting for the ice to melt!It would make a good POST…..PLEASE!!!
GET MARRIED………..YOU have the two most adorable flower BOYS!
XXX
Wow – I would add, "lucky us"! These photos are uh-may-zing – I love the color and the light. I'm so glad you brought your camera along! That purple flower? Dueling butterflies?? And methinks I see a heart shape in those rocks!! And most of all, I love the "lucky you", as I believe gratitude to be one of the most important components of happiness. Lucky me that I have such a wonderful, talented sister!
Hello Heather-Happy to meet another Heather in blog world.
Your images are some of the most beautiful I have seen of this part of the world.
I'll hold back on the 'lucky you' and thank you for sharing such beauty through
your lens. I'll look forward to following your blog for more.
Cheers, Heather @ Stylemindchic
Dear Heather, your images are always so comforting to me, Thank you for using your gift and shring it!
Come with me on my adventure in France.
life, possibilities, grace
a beautiful dream…
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena