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Dec 29, 2017

Photo Friday: Planning the Day in Aix-en-Provence, France

“There it is!” I shouted. I’d spotted Les Deux Garçons, MFK Fisher’s favorite Aix haunt, shortly after my contact lens debacle. Rose, Rebecca, Kathy, and I plopped down at a table in the back only to be told that if we only wanted cafe, we needed to sit at one of the front tables. Chilly in the morning air, yes, but better for people watching. There’s nothing quite so photogenic as a good cafe creme. Throw in a map, and you have an Instagram masterpiece.

Nov 24, 2017

Photo Friday: Place des Lices Market in St. Tropez

I’ve been to markets in many countries, but the Place des Lices market in Saint Tropez was one of the most comprehensive. Indian headdress? You can buy it there. Local delicacies like tapenade, olive oil, and honey? Check. Naturally, these gorgeous sweets caught my eye, though I resisted.

Nov 17, 2017

Photo Friday: Lavoir in Saorge

While washing machines have replaced the need to wash clothes in the very French lavoirs of yesteryear, they still can be found in many towns in Provence. This one in Saorge was familiar. It was next door to the apartment my family rented for a week a few years ago. When I arrived in Saorge on this visit, seeing it was like coming home…with one small change. Note the disco ball someone added for a little tongue-in-cheek fun.

Nov 15, 2017

Rain on My Parade in Moustiers Sainte-Marie

After a breathtaking kayak tour of Gorges du Verdon, my yoga group visited one of the sweetest little towns I’d seen in Provence, France. Moustiers Sainte-Marie is about half an hour north of the electric turquoise waters that fill what is known as France’s Grand Canyon in the heart of Provence. It made for the perfect lunch and afternoon jaunt.