“Should we stop?” Something about the village of Saint Didier had called our attention. Perhaps the steeple puncturing into the milky blue toile overhead. We pulled over and organized the dogs before heading out to explore. It is always a slow process – similar to tasting for spices while cooking – of garnering the temperature and will of a new environment. My camera was in hand and I started looking so intently that I didn’t realize that our conversation had shifted towards something important. “You aren’t listening to me,” Remi said. He was right. I stopped clicking and looked at him, at that face that I crossed the ocean to be near. And the elements of this one little town with some certain charm softened and no longer seemed so important to take home in my pocket. A dog barked repeatedly behind a gated wall. Kipling’s ears pricked forward and Ben plodded up to me with a slow wag as a sinewy woman filled up a plastic bucket at the fountain that we were perched on. She gave us a stare as hard as her boney arms. It was time to go. We gathered ourselves up and inwards, somewhat sheepishly and folded back into the car, tourist-like and wandered on, energy sorted both for Saint Didier and between ourselves.
We have moved and it went swimmingly. Thank you for all of your good wishes…
Congratulations on your move! I look forward to hearing about your new home.
Too bad the woman wasn't friendly. She doesn't snow what she missed.
Judy
a beautiful place, Glad to hear the move is behind you. traveling alone
I HAVE BEEN THERE!I think…….we stayed in a villa on the outskirts of town…….cherry orchards…….a NUNNERY up on a hill?I think I have the same photo of that fountain with the date of 1683!!HOLY COW…….what are the chances of that!THAT ISLE De SORQUE spelling it wrong is down the hill?Where all the antique shops are and they have a fair once in awhile which you were at awhile ago?I went with my neighbors……they will remember…..as they rented the house.They had a spare room it was a big house and for $300.00 for the week I could go!!I told my husband I cannot pass that up!How many years ago was it now…………..Probably like 10 years ago.CANT wait to SEE MORE!!!!XOXOXO
where, where, where? yes, of course I'm delighted for and with you.
but……where??????
Glad you're back home and settled! xox,V
Love the last photo of the steeple against the blue sky. All lovely images. Glad to hear the move is behind you.
Gorgeous, Heather. So glad to know you are moved and settling. Can't wait to hear about the new roots you put down. Sending big hugs! XOXO
So happy to know you've found another charmed place under the sun. We tried to do the same. . . Look forward to more photos and tales about your continuing life's adventures. Good luck to you!! xo Jackie
Congratulations on Moving! Beautiful photos. I look at each wondering…Do they live there? I hope you have a quite and private place to nest, a haven of comfort.
Is that 1603 or 1683 on the fountain? The sculpture on the wall is charming in a what is it doing there way.