Author Archives: sbpeterman

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 →

Today was quite a bit cooler, in the 50’s if the internet was correct.  There was a bit of rain, mostly clouds, and lots of wind.  The central heating was turned on, the fireplace was lit, and sweaters were worn … Continue reading →

I did not understand the plans for lunch and the time after.  And so I was a bit cold, without anything (like my backpack with sunglasses, water, book, and my camera) for nearly the entire afternoon.   Comprehending.  It can be … Continue reading →