“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…
Noooooo, we didn't move there! But I bet that you had a truly fabulous stay – it certainly sounds like it. And we certainly do love that area but it is too far away from Arles for Remi's work.
Gros Bisous to you, wonderful Elizabeth…
Not in Saint Didier. 😉
Definitely in need of getting caught up with you ma Belle.
Thank you Lorrie!
And to you right back! I am sorry to have been so remiss about being in touch, lovely lady.
Jackie, I am looking forward to getting settled (and having internet again) to finally get caught up on your adventures. I will say what you said to me: something is out there for you…waiting!
Nope, we aren't living there but we have found a place of comfort, more on that soon. And I do believe that the fountain dates to 1683. No surprise to me at all that you would appreciate that unusual wall sculpture. It made me do a double take!
Hmmm, why do I think there will be more re: that 'important conversation." What an amazing color palette. I am so glad that you are back home and moved into your new place. Things have been kind of lonely without your online presence.
YES!Has been confirmed thats THE SPOT!We spent a week there!LOved it!Walked to town for our coffee even took an ESPRESSO cup home for the husband!My neighbors ATM card never came out of the bank Machine on a SUNDAY!I believe there was two bakeries to pick from………..I LOVE how SMALL this WORLD is!The PUPPERS will be VERY happy there as well as YOU!
Good to hear that all went well.