Adieu to the South of France…

My 6 weeks in the tiny village of Lagrasse will come to an end tomorrow. It has certainly been a time of quiet contemplation, lots of reading of good books, streaming of lots of movies and TV shows, long walks, some really good food, and many glasses of great wine accompanied by homemade foie gras …

Welcome to The South of France

Many years ago (2015), if anyone has been following me that long, you might remember I spent a quiet response on the Canal du Midi outside the village of Capstang, and toured the Medieval old town in Carcassonne. I even had a chance to spend a day dipping my toes in the Med! But I …

A Peaceful Repose…..

       Taking a break in an 18th Century bathtub - as deep as my shoulders and plenty long enough!  Solid steel and original copper fixture - why can't they make tubs like these any more?  And look at those claw feet! I just spent the past 3 1/2 days relaxing in a quintessential …

12 Days on the Canal du Midi

I just had the very great privilege of spending the past 12 days as a guest on a 110 year old river barge that is docked on the Canal due Midi outside the village of Capestang in southern France.  It was one of the most relaxing times I have had -  ever!  To fall asleep …