Category Archives: France

Jacques, an gold-orange kitten from the litter at le Mas de Salel, meows and meows at me, his round, blue-green eyes fixed on mine.  Ah, he is hungry again!  We are getting to know each other as this winsome Averyon … Continue reading →

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 →