As I work through my feelings this week from yet another tragedy, this time in Nice — shock, disbelief, anger, sadness, despair — I have to stop and center myself on something that is quite the opposite of all those negative feelings. Tout le monde est en deuil, all the world is in mourning. I…
Nouveaux Amis — New Friends in France
Travel brings out a love and curiosity for the world around you, sometimes in ways you aren’t even expecting. You relax into a part of yourself you haven’t seen in a while. During the French Muse trip, we enjoyed nonstop days of exploring the Provençal countryside along with food, wine and special finds. But one…
Lourmarin market in Provence – a feast for the senses
The Friday market in Lourmarin was the most diverse so far — gorgeous vegetables and lovely fruits, meat and fish, Provençal linens and woven baskets, local artists displaying their pottery, and one of the things I was searching for — lavender honey!
Wine for breakfast, lunch and dinner
A trip to France without wine is like — well, sorry, there is no such thing. Okay, seriously, we did have coffee for breakfast. But fantastic Provençal rosés and sparkling rosés, lovely whites and aromatic reds. And cheese. Lots of cheese. Food in France is celebrated, and a meal isn’t complete without wine. (Well, except…
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