We got up at the crack of early -- 4:30 am, and I had not slept a single minute -- to take Sheri and Brenda (aka the Sustahs) to the Gare in Avignon so they could train to Paris and catch their afternoon flight.After farewell hugs and kisses, Kim and I set about trying to … Continue reading Visiting More Villages →

We arose early Wednesday and enjoyed our coffee outside on the porch and then drove to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, another one of Provence's most beautiful villages. It is surrounded by canals and the streets and shops are charming.We had lunch in a cafe and watched the people pass by, a really fun way to spend a few hours. … Continue reading Another Day, Another Beautiful Village →

On Tuesday, we visited the Gordes for Market Day and had so much fun. There were stalls selling everything: cheese, wine, spices, sausages, hats, tablecloths, dishes, clothes, scarves....just everything. Betsy bought a great summer dress, a tablecloth for our apartment and a few other items. I picked up some jars of marinade/dips to take back … Continue reading A Day At The Market →

We just combined our photos from yesterday into a shared Google Photos album...and we had a grand total of 12. What in the world is wrong with us? It's true that one of us has been behind the wheel, and it's frowned upon to be taking photos while driving, especially on these roads.These roads are … Continue reading Why Don't We Take More Photos?! →

Two days in Provence and so far everything has been perfect. The weather was in the high 90s on Saturday, but now the highs have been in the 80s and the evenings have required sweaters...so perfect.This villa is incredible. We love being home as much as we love being out.On Saturday, we shopped a little … Continue reading Beautiful Weather, Beautiful Scenery →

We walked Avignon just after sunrise, again around noon and again in the evening. Getting lost in the back streets and alleyways inside the city walls is an adventure. It's really a beautiful city, and it's full of tourists like us, but not as many as we had feared. We didn't feel crowded by people.Here … Continue reading Amazing Avignon →