It is time to skeedaddle, mes amis. Ah yes, do you hear the pounding of hooves in the Arena and the rolling of wine barrels towards the bars? It can only mean one thing, the Feria de Pâques has arrived yet again.
And this year, we have a new bodega or nightclub that is conveniently located right under…
…our bedroom window! So let’s follow that arrow…
…and leave the old things behind…
…for a bit of new!
Some time in the outdoors…
…to watch the shadows twist and turn…
…under the big blue sky.
I will let the crowds slake their blood-thirst and come back to the quieter Arles that I know and love next week. So please pardon me, it is time to dosey doe…off I go…
Kids, I know that a lot of you don’t have instagram (although you don’t need a smart phone to follow along, just take a gander here) so I thought that I would share some of my recent favorite photos. I have prepared a few very light posts for while we are gone. Alas someone beat us to the punch and reserved our beloved cabanon in the Luberon but we have found another in the country outside of L’Isle sur la Sorgue which looks lovely. However, they have told us that internet and phone connections are shaky. So if you don’t hear a peep from me, not to worry, I’ll be back soon and I will take this time to wish you a bit in advance a very Happy Easter weekend for those that are celebrating and for everyone else, Happy Spring!
I love the term skedaddle Heather, miss yoou and I know I am remiss in visiting, just know how much your images speak to my soul!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Oh my yes, you definitely can't be above a nightclub during that! Enjoy your break!
I hope you enjoy your new digs near L'Isle sur la Sorgue. I wonder whether or not you will find the same tranquility there as you do at your favorite hang out in the Luberon. I hope you are enjoying the spring.
Happy Spring and a blessed Easter to you and Remi. Enjoy your time away from the hurly burly of the feria.
Is the sky always that blue in Arles?
Have a beautiful weekend, dear friend.
Dear Heather, Beautiful and interesting photographs, as always. Knee deep in Alligators, skeedaddle and dosey doe all go together. Have a great vacation and bring back a few pictures and don't forget a couple of pictures of Kipling and Ben.
By the way, can you recommend the small hotel in Arles, Hotel Jules Cesar? ox, Gina
Coming from Out West I understand both skeedaddle and dosey doe! Have a great time away, and Happy Easter. I will look for you on Instagram. I am there under TravelnWrite – hope you'll follow along there and I will do the same as soon as I find you!
Happy, happy Spring and have a lovely Easter break, dear Heather. I'm glad you and Remi and the pups get to get away from all the madness. Hope you return refreshed and renewed. Thanks as always for sharing the beauty around you with us! XOXO
Even I don't understand or could find the translation for skeedaddle and dosey doe????? I wish you a relaxing
Easter weekend.
Hello Heather:
We wish you and Remi much joy, happiness and peace this Eastertide. We are certain that you will make the most of every minute of your sojourn away from Arles and will look forward to hearing from you as and when and, most certainly, on your return.