Monthly Archives: September 2011

My last full day in France.  It was hard not to be anxious about making it count.  The day unfolded into a bicycle ride to say good-by to a few favorite spots.  A stop and wave to the Russian Church, … Continue reading →

The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia in Albi is a massive, simple structure of brick.  The multiple small towers and long, narrow windows add to the look, which is more like a fortress than a church.  Stepping inside, every surface is … Continue reading →

I set off on the main trail from Le Mas de Salel to walk 20 minutes and then turn around, returning by lunch.  It was on the way back that I saw it, just to the side of the trail: … Continue reading →

With Autumn officially here, the morning temperature was cool.  But windows were opened as the sun made its way higher in the sky.  This afternoon I was in shorts and short sleeves as I set off on the bike.  “Été … Continue reading →

The sun was out more often than it was hidden by clouds.  Françoise, another, and I set off to visit the nearby Zamoyski Musee.  August Zamoyski was a 20th century sculptor of solid figures in bronze and stone.  Born into … Continue reading →

Awakening to the smell of croissants in the oven, I hurried outside to go down to the kitchen for my basket of those warm, melt-in-your-mouth, caramel-colored delights.  As I rounded the corner, I met the most incredible sky.  It was … Continue reading →

This morning I read and worked on projects, not getting anywhere much.  Lunch was a welcome diversion, eating outside, featuring a quiche baked on a flaky, butter crust, topped with roasted pine nuts.  An excursion seemed in order, so I … Continue reading →

All alone.  “Tout seul” in French, it even has the sound of being alone.  Everyone was going where I had already been.  I was all alone for the day.  I got on the bike, leaving my jacket behind.  It was … Continue reading →

It was an incredible day of blue sky, warmth in the sunshine with a bit of chill in the shade, and the light brushing kiss of a breeze—perfect for a ride on a bike.  I set off towards St. Felix … Continue reading →

There is a field just across the driveway from my room.  With two chairs sitting under the pear tree, looking out onto the waving grass and the hills beyond, it was one of the first photos that I took here.  … Continue reading →