provence

after 3 days in the hustle and bustle of paris we packed our bags and headed south

i don't have as many pictures from this part of the trip 

probably because i was in awe the entire time 

southern france was beautiful 

it smelled of fresh lavender and roses

we spent time visiting multiple little cities that were built on a cliff with the most spectacular views

the kind not even the most fancy camera could capture

we spent afternoons by the people enjoying the warmth of the sun and 90 degree weather

we even bought some nice european swim suits 

it was relaxing but filled with so much activity at the same time

part of the joy was staying at a family friends bed and breakfast 

she has the most beautiful chateau and the kindest spirit about her

and one of the funniest dogs, utah

i'd highly recommend it 

www.lelavandinprovence.com

here we are on the train, mr. r was disappointed that the train whistle never blew

the next pictures are from a market in gordes

 i love all the yummy cheese

 i dream of the day I can wake up walk to the market and buy just what i need that day's meals

 fresh soap

 look at those delicious olives and garlic

 absolutely the most beautiful rock walls

 we ate some of the most delicious food

 salmon inside that fancy wrapping

 roman aquaduct, port du gard. this was built about 5 BC and it's still standing and if used on occasion

 i love fresh mozzarella, this restuarant was owed by a young couple, they only take about 15 costumers a night, he does the cooking and she does the serving and prep.  it was the most delicious meal.  i came home completely defeated feeling like i should never cook a casserole again. 

 for some reason i struggled looking at the camera.  

oh provence, how i miss you.  we will be back.